SB Nation User Blog: TAYDIGGA

Belichick Talks Saints

TAYDIGGA — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:21:56 -0000

The New England Coach Talks about His Team and the "game of the year" against the New Orleans Saints.

For those of you like me, here's a transcript of the coach that you can overanalyze. I know I did; wondering what his game plan is going to be. I found a couple of things he mentioned as far as players pretty interesting. He's definite a good coach, maybe not a people person but then again I don't know him personally. Anyway, this is the most I've even heard of him speaking to anybody. All the sound bites I've seen of him show him giving one to three-word answers.

Pass the Check Down Please

TAYDIGGA — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:55:14 -0000

Are the Saints Purposely Limiting Reggie Bushes Touches Because of Money

Hey guys I wrote this article on bleacher report check it out. You don't have to comment there, do you're thang here, it's kind of a long read so thought I'd post it there. I've been meaning to write something for them for a while just haven't. Get at me as I'm sure some of you will.

Saints Marching into Miami on High Horses?

TAYDIGGA — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:30:21 -0000

According to J. Porter anyway...

I've been wrong so far but someone is going to give us some trouble. I'm really interested in seeing how we handle this Wildcat crap! I think Porter has got it a lil' twisted. Brees and Bush aren't the only problems he's gonna have. Our line is top notch buddy! Although he's right, the Buffalo game was kinda close for a while. But I'd like to see the numbers on Miami's defense right now.

Reggie may not be here next year Part 2.

TAYDIGGA — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:35:00 -0000

Another post from a Reggie apologist...

I was on another site today and read something about Bush from someone and he put into words everything that’s been bothering me about the Reggie situation. I’m going to pepper this post with regurgitations of what I read.

We’re 4-0 that’s all that matters right? Who cares who does it? Thomas, Bell or Bush. I care! And I think Payton is screwing Bush over! He got 9 touches last game! So he fumbled. That’s a Coaches problem. Tiki Barber had that problem and it was coached away. Tony Dorsett had that problem too, no biggy. You don’t take your star player off the field after he fumbles. It ruins his confidence and it ruins his psyche. Coach that out of him!!! He gave him 3 touches in the second half. (I got these ideas from elsewhere so I’m kinda biting the ideas). John Wooden said something (my boss is homies with him and gives me his books and crap—I hate UCLA) that was very important. He said you can’t treat every player the same on a team and he gave an anecdote of what he would do or what he did different with one of his star players versus his normal contributors when they made the same mistake in the game. And his reasoning was because you have to feed the hunger in the star or you’ll lose him. It’s a mental thing. (I paraphrasing but you get my drift). Reggie is a star, is he above the team? No. But you can’t take him out of the game because he makes a mistake. You put him back in there until he gets it. Against Buffalo Bush was killing it in the first half, then PT is put in when the D is tired and of course he kills it. Bush could’ve done that. “But he can’t run between the tackles” like I heard it said, is just a faddish thing. You hear it once and you repeat it. I’ve seen the kid do it. Go google Reggie vs. Giants or Seattle or San Francisco… Payton needs to give his star the ball more consistently if he wants to see him produce.

Yeah I know Reggie is getting touches in Punt returns and receiving but you’re paying him $53 million for running the ball too. His USC highlights are mostly from runs. And why so sporadically.

Fans?

I’ve never seen more fair-weather fans in my life. Red Cheese is hailed one week and the next week he’s hated. Stick with a player for a second; not doing so is how you run someone out of town. Don’t get me wrong, Bush definitely has some room to grow, but he’s the best athlete on the team and you want to boo him like he took steroids or something… It’s coaching in my opinion. Best athlete on the team and you don’t even run plays for him consistently? And where’s the draws, the delays, where’s an actual route taking him past 10 yards from scrimmage? Mark my words people; unless Payton is doing this to preserve him for later in the season, then this isn’t going to sit right, if he has any sense he’s got to preserve his career before it’s too late. I’m telling you, maybe at a lesser price but another team will pick him up and he’s only 24 he can get a good contract after a year of living up to the hype even with the short shelf life of RB’s.

Hefty Salary for complimentary player...

TAYDIGGA — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:24:04 -0000

Is Reggie even really needed in New Orleans?

After seeing Sunday's game and the games we've played so far. I really don't know if Bush will be a Saint next year. Seriously! I know how the NFL works. Is the dude the most dynamic player in the game? Yes! Is he young still and makes some bonehead decisions? Sure. We gotta take the positive with the negative. But dude is earning a hefty paycheck. Hefty!!! And I don't know about yall but I think Papa Smurf aka Loomis might not be having that. Sure he can rearrange it and blah blah blah, but I know Reg and he can't be feeling this complimentary player stuff. I know he wants the team to win and he's a team player but he also knows that his skill -set only last for so long and in 3 or 4 years he can be running slower and no longer commanding what he gets now. Now, I'm a little ahead of myself seeing that I know Payton may just be being precautious in order to keep the dude healthy until later in the season. And it's only been 3 games... But honestly, people already have been saying it and maybe the Saints organization might be thinking, "Shoot Bell and Thomas can do this, what do we need Reggie for?" I'm just saying. Sure he commands attention and all that jazz but that's a big paycheck to disperse for a complimentary player...Let me know what you guys are thinking...

Breakout Game for Bush versus Buffalo?

TAYDIGGA — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:20:11 -0000

Next game will be the game for Reggie...

Here's what I noticed about the last game (since they showed it here in LA and I DVR'd it). Yes, the dude stutter's a little behind the guard while waiting for a block. Sometimes he'll just run and fall forward for a yard or two, other times he bounces it outside. It really isn't that different from what I'm seeing with other guys. It just looks worse because of the complex we've developed with the guy. Don't get me wrong, I don't mean Bush, Bell and Thomas run the same. Bell in fact hits the whole most aggressively if you ask me. I'm just saying sometimes when there's actually no place to go, he stutters a little while waiting.

There were plays where Bell got just a yard or two but it looks bad for Reggie because he's a dancer and sometimes he tries to get something on the edge. If he was able to get a few carries in a drive I think he could do what he did on the touchdown run, but since the carries are sporadic, he gets nothing. And he feeds the "he can't run" crowd. Also when they were in the endzone, they put their whole defense in there and Reggie still managed to not get a safety. So I won't blame him for that. I'll admit the stutter is his way of just waiting, while other backs just keep high-stepping it until they're either tackled or see a hole.

But here's the nut of what I want to say: This next game, if Payton isn't too scared to give him the carries, will be very telling about what Reggie can do running the ball. Thomas isn't gong to get that many carries and Bell is out. Reggie is going to get around 12-15 carries. I can almost guarantee, if he does, he'll have his first 4+ypc game with at least 75 yards rushing maybe even his first 100 yard running game in what 2 years?. Payton will realize that he's like most runners and just needs the groove. Payton has to be smart about it though. Buffalo is going to focus more on Reggie this time around with the other backs being hurt and all. And the line needs to be aggressive, but take video on this game guys and we'll discuss it after. But I got a feeling dude is going to surprise people this next game.

I can't watch every game live but at least I can see every game

TAYDIGGA — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:41:49 -0000

I don't have ticket so this means a lot to me. I'm trying to decide if I should watch just the Saints or get full access, prob get full access to see them Niners play too. Hopefully this is what some of you that are in my position will be able to do. I mean I like the live peer to peer websites and all, and they're better than nothing, but this is in HD. I don't know when they'll be available but I look forward to using this to analyze games.

Watch Mad Games!!! If you don't have ticket...

Fight, Dashes and Hot Weather!

TAYDIGGA — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:47:11 -0000

Nice read about Saints 2nd practice with Texans...

You knew a fight was bound to break out. Yestersdays article mentioned who cordial everything was, lol, knew that wouldn't last long. Good to hear Brees is back on field. Reggie has been admitting he needs to quit dancing and it looks like he's trying to remedy that. Even PT said, "Reggie is actually hitting the holes a lot harder than he used to, and that's a big improvement by him". Hope I can catch the next preseason game some how some way. Geaux Saints!

Prelude to Something Special?

TAYDIGGA — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:53:40 -0000

Payton discusses Bush, Shockey and what he's liking in camp...

I'm liking what I'm hearing in camp this year. More than last year or any year thus far. I was a little scared about Reggie's knee and hope they don't over do it. But if they actually run him during late practice then maybe Payton is serious about not being worried. Shockey looks to be good, I'm of those to believe the dude is gonna be amazing for us. Defense sounds like it's improved. Still wish they'd quit lowballing Jenkins and get him out there. Anyhow, I can't wait till the season starts!!!

Maybe Bush's time finally has come

TAYDIGGA — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:49:28 -0000

Comparing Pistol Pete to Reggie

Let it all come together and let Bush be Bush. Maybe then Bush can avoid the same fate as Maravich. Maybe Bush isn't too late or too early. Maybe Bush has arrived at just the right time to redefine the game. -Pete Yasinkas ESPN

To those who are a little overly-logical, comparing a basketball player to a football player may not make sense. But to those of us who understand sports and the competitve drive that each player has, no matter what the sport, and how that alone can link any two players from any sport--then this piece may interest you. Let me know what you think.