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**Kaiser Toro** · 12-07-2005

Who do you think will be the better NFL player?

gg no re · 12-07-2005

Never heard of Adrain Peterson, but I assume he's related to that one OU sensation. Thus, I'll assume talent runs in the family.

**infantrycak** · 12-07-2005

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Never heard of Adrain Peterson

Fixed now.

MorKnolle · 12-07-2005

The better overall player or RB? Peterson gets my vote for RB but Bush has the potential to be a better overall player.

**Kaiser Toro** · 12-07-2005

Wow, would have expected more Bush supporters since he is the best draft prospect in an eon. Does Bush's shine lose its luster with another can't miss prospect, albeit a workhorse, in the offing?

tulexan · 12-07-2005

Like MorKnolle said Peterson may be a better RB, but Bush will be a better player. Peterson very well could get anywhere from 1300-1800 rushing yards consistently, but Reggie Bush might have over 2000 total yards.

**edo783** · 12-07-2005

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Originally Posted by tulexan

but Reggie Bush might have over 2000 total yards.

And this has happened in consecutive years for how many RBs or how many have done it more than once?

gg no re · 12-07-2005

LDT had 2000 total yards in 02 and 03.

Edgerrin James did it in 99, 00, and 04.

Barber did it in 04.

Lewis did it in 03.

Holmes did it in 01, 02, 03.

Ricky Williams did it in 02.

Alexander, Portis, Westbrook, Martin, Bettis have reached 2000 total yards a combined 0 times.

Barry Sanders did it in 94 and 97.

Emmitt Smith did it in 92 and 95.

Michael Vick did it in 02, 04, and 05. He's a running back, right?

Bottom line: Adrian Peterson, who is more comparible to LDT, Edge, Lewis, Holmes, Williams, Alexander, Portis, and Smith than Bush, has a good chance to make 2000 total yards.

Bush, who is more comparible to Barber, Dunn, Sanders, and Westbrook, has a legitimate shot, as HE IS THE NEXT GREAT THING.

tulexan · 12-07-2005

Yeah I never said 2000 rushing yards. I said 2000 total yards. Adrian Peterson is going to be a great workhorse running back like Shaun Alexander.

gg no re · 12-07-2005

The figures I posted were 2000 total yards.

You think I'd credit Tiki Barber with a 2000 yard rushing season?! In Madden, perhaps.

Texas_Thrill · 12-07-2005

IMO it depends on what kind of team you put them with. If you have a team that likes to do a lot with formations and matchups....you go Bush.

If you run a run it in your mouth 25-40 times a game. Peterson is your man.

Colts would take a Bush where the Steelers would take a Peterson.

You can't say who would be the better pro w/o juding what kind of situation they come into. I think you can say that for most players though.

D-ReK · 12-07-2005

Peterson will be the better RB, but Bush is football Jesus, so I've gotta go with him...

gg no re · 12-07-2005

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Colts would take a Bush where the Steelers would take a Peterson.

Actually, Colts would take Peterson.

They rely on a strong ground game to establish the killer playaction pass that Manning rapes defenses with.

Texas_Thrill · 12-07-2005

Was the word rape really necessary???? Anyway they would take bush b/c they ALSO rely on a rb who is very effective in the passing game. Check Edge's receptions and you'll see that's why he was drafted over RICKY.

gg no re · 12-07-2005

The knock on Ricky was his tiny girly hands.

Plus, Miami/New Orleans were not offensive teams like the Colts.
Or, at the very least, had less competent QBs.

Edge would catch some screens and swings more often than others, because he plays with Peyton "Pass With The Lead At 21" Manning.

You gotta think outside the box. Don't rape your mind by confining yourself within a steel cage.

rmartin65 · 12-07-2005

Peterson, he's just an animal.

**edo783** · 12-07-2005

And DD had ~1750 total last year, so for a relativly small amount of POSSIBLE, never proven in the NFL production, we toss a proven NFL player when we have a BOATLOAD of issues elswhere...sounds smart to me.

MorKnolle · 12-07-2005

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Originally Posted by D-ReK

Peterson will be the better RB, but Bush is football Jesus, so I've gotta go with him...

watch out for lightning bolts when you go outside.

**Kaiser Toro** · 12-07-2005

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Originally Posted by edo783

And DD had ~1750 total last year, so for a relativly small amount of POSSIBLE, never proven in the NFL production, we toss a proven NFL player when we have a BOATLOAD of issues elswhere...sounds smart to me.

Yep, but we have to get this once in a lifetime talent if we have the opportunity.

People seem to forget that the once in a lifetime talent label usually carries a one year shelf life until the next draft.

NativeJPR · 12-07-2005

I agree.....There is no way we can afford to pass on drafting a talent like Bush.....I know there are other areas that need to be addressed and they should be addressed as soon as we get Bush fitted for his uniform

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Kaiser Toro Native Mod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Straight Outta Austin Age: 43 Posts: 15,890 Rep Power: 19756	Bush or Peterson Who do you think will be the better NFL player? __________________ Texans 2012: Kidz II Men

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Kaiser Toro Native Mod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Straight Outta Austin Age: 43 Posts: 15,890 Rep Power: 19756	Wow, would have expected more Bush supporters since he is the best draft prospect in an eon. Does Bush's shine lose its luster with another can't miss prospect, albeit a workhorse, in the offing? __________________ Texans 2012: Kidz II Men

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Texas_Thrill Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: H-Town stomping once again! Age: 33 Posts: 1,473 Rep Power: 11	IMO it depends on what kind of team you put them with. If you have a team that likes to do a lot with formations and matchups....you go Bush. If you run a run it in your mouth 25-40 times a game. Peterson is your man. Colts would take a Bush where the Steelers would take a Peterson. You can't say who would be the better pro w/o juding what kind of situation they come into. I think you can say that for most players though. __________________ Texans messageboard.....where everyone is a damn draft expert.

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D-ReK RAWWWRR! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Avalon Age: 28 Posts: 3,406 Rep Power: 684	Peterson will be the better RB, but Bush is football Jesus, so I've gotta go with him... __________________ Smoke 'em if you got 'em...

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Texas_Thrill Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: H-Town stomping once again! Age: 33 Posts: 1,473 Rep Power: 11	Was the word rape really necessary???? Anyway they would take bush b/c they ALSO rely on a rb who is very effective in the passing game. Check Edge's receptions and you'll see that's why he was drafted over RICKY. __________________ Texans messageboard.....where everyone is a damn draft expert.

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gg no re iggnorent Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 4,612 Rep Power: 14949	Never heard of Adrain Peterson, but I assume he's related to that one OU sensation. Thus, I'll assume talent runs in the family.

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MorKnolle Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,210 Rep Power: 0	The better overall player or RB? Peterson gets my vote for RB but Bush has the potential to be a better overall player.

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tulexan Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 5,080 Rep Power: 26	Like MorKnolle said Peterson may be a better RB, but Bush will be a better player. Peterson very well could get anywhere from 1300-1800 rushing yards consistently, but Reggie Bush might have over 2000 total yards.

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rmartin65 I'm Score Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 7,499 Rep Power: 20041	Peterson, he's just an animal.

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edo783 Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, again. Posts: 7,700 Rep Power: 4640	And DD had ~1750 total last year, so for a relativly small amount of POSSIBLE, never proven in the NFL production, we toss a proven NFL player when we have a BOATLOAD of issues elswhere...sounds smart to me. __________________ De Oppresso Liber

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NativeJPR Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 52 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	Bush to Texans I agree.....There is no way we can afford to pass on drafting a talent like Bush.....I know there are other areas that need to be addressed and they should be addressed as soon as we get Bush fitted for his uniform

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