How in the world can Texans justify passing on Reggie Bush?
613617
I still can't believe they passed on Reggie Bush. I think that   Mario Williams may be just as good of a player but he has some big shoes to fill. The Texans attendance has gotten progressively worse since their first year and they need to sell tickets.  The fans were screaming for Vince Young but over a few months they warmed alittle to the idea of Bush only to not get either.  The QB and RB position have so many more measurable also it makes it very hard for a DE to keep up in popularity.  A QB has passer rating, yards, TD and YDs to be judged by and a RB has rushing yds, catches, tds and YDS/rush. All a DE has is sacks to be measured by.  Even if Mario Williams turns out to be the best DE of his era.  In order to be justified to Texans fans he also has to be better than Bush and Young which is unlikely.
51465
They will take Reggie Bush with the first pick of the 2006 draft.  They just resigned David Carr for $8M.
472286
The Texans are 5 yrs old.  You dont build a franchise around a DE...what moron made that decision.  I am not a Bush Fan cause I am a Horns Fan.  But you cant deny the fact that he is a big play guy.  He is a threat at RB, WR, KR, PR and anything else he decides to do.  Young is a great QB but the Texans have aready invested 5 yrs in Carr.  They should have taken Bush and build their franchise around Carr, Bush and Davis....what complete idiot takes a DE with the 1st pick in the draft....whats the best he is going to contribute...a sack a game?
342396
I think the Texans will have their best season yet. With the acquisitions of Flannagan (C) and Moulds (WR) and after the draft Heisman winner Reggie Bush the Texans look good on paper. David Carr is the only question mark but with a seasoned OL and how it stands right now with a solid back in Dominck Davis and perhaps Reggie Bush alot of pressure will be taken off of him. And look at the division they are in its pretty weak with the exception of the Colts, the titans are going to lose McNair and Jacksonville has never been good. With all the accusations and what seems to be a pretty good draft coming their way look for Houston to go 8-8 or 9-7.
175029
I think he's just awesome. I was watching quite frankly with Steve something. He had LT "L. Tomlinson" on his show. Lt had reggie come work out with him for a week a year ago. Reggie said he couldn't believe how much LT did in his workout. Reggie said he puked 3 times. But everytime he came back and kept on going. So after that his coaches said they could see his determination after that workout with Tomlinson.\n\nThis guy has it all, plus he's dangerous for defenders. How do you defend this guy? You don't you just try to contain him, but he can run, catch and score TD's like know one's business. Texas would be a fool to pass him up.
462859
I agree, but even though Houston has no OL Reggie Bush would still put together a 1000 rushing yard and 500 recieving yard season. The Texans are using the excuse that because their in a divison with the Colts they need to stop the Colts, not out score them. One player, exspecially, Mario Williams, can't stop a whole team.
349982
1. Mario Williams, DE \n2. Reggie Bush, RB\n3. Matt Leinart, QB\n4. D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT\n5. Vernon Davis, TE\n6. AJ Hawk, OLB\n7. Vince Young, QB\n8. Winston Justice, OT\n9. Michael Huff, CB/S\n10. Jay Cutler, QB\n\nLet me defend myself, "for the first time, there is legitimate reason to think that Reggie Bush is not going to be wind up in Houston. As of Monday, the Texans had not had any contract discussions with Bush and his representatives. Yet the Texans have approached defensive end Mario Williams, trying to see if he would be receptive to discussing a deal. But the evidence goes beyond contracts. When Bush was in Houston, a certain segment of the organization never introduced itself to the running back."
520602
Let's put it this way....if the Texans had selected Bush and he ended up stinking up the joint (doubtful) or having a career ending injury (never know), no one ever would have criticized them for making the wrong pick, even if Mario Williams turned out to be a stud.  I can almost guarantee that there will be other defensive ends in the draft that will do really well.  But if Mario Williams ends up being only slightly above average while Bush becomes a star, the Texans will never hear the end of it.  It will be much like the teams who passed on Michael Jordan.  There is going to be A LOT of pressure on Mario Williams.\n\nWith all that said, I agree that the Texans need defensive help probably more than offensive.  I respect the decision. But the Saints didn't need Reggie Bush either.
62771
Bush...it's easier to get a power running back then an all purpose yards running back like Reggie Bush.  While White had an exceptional game against Texas in the Rose Bowl, picking him first would be foolish.  You have to look at the whole enchilada when you pick up a RB.  Can my guy make catches? Do I have the offensive line to help make the holes needed for a PowerBack?  Well, the answer for the Texans is not yet.  Their offenisive line(while much improved) still is not good enough to provide the holes large enough for a straightforward power running game.  They need a RB like Bush who can not only run a finesse game, but catch a quick slant or out.  They need more options then just a power game.  The Jets would be more in line to pick up White w/ the 4th pick.  White's good, but not what the Texans need w/ their first pick.  Vince Young will also go before White as well as Leinart.
742021
I would not kick him out this late in the season, Ronnie Brown is hurt, Reggie Bush is not as good of a fantasy player as some expected and Ben Watson is a TE, which normally score less points than other fantasy players, which mean they have lesser value to an outcome as a WR for example.
307692
I do, actually thats why I posted earlier on who would be the best pick in this draft.  Of course I picked a blue chip.  But no1 knows this guy at ALL.  People listen to the media more than anything. And Im reading these answers and they really aren't backing their stuff up!  Williams never had the spotlight in his 4 years at Memphis (Hello its Memphis, not USC with Leinart and NFL Talents especially on the OFFENSIVE LINE).  He can run the ball 50 times a game, run for 2000 yards, durable, power yet with shifty moves.  I compare him to an Edgerrin James, Shaun Alexander kind of back.  Memphis passing offense stunk yet Williams helped them pull through a couple of games against some good teams.  Of Course Bush will get the spotlight, and he deserves it too but as for the NFL i think durability is a much bigger factor than returning kickoffs and punt returns for tds (which is a lot more rare in the NFL).  Bush also split carries with LenDale White.  Not saying hes a bad runner, but I compare bush to Brian Westbrook of the eagles.  And westbrook is not an in between runner.  Ok I could go on. LOL but I think its a definate possibility that Williams could be better.  But If you really want the best player in the draft i'd put my hopes in Vince Young.
567586
I think what you are asking is, will the presence of Reggie Bush drive ticket sales, and allow the team to turn a profit in New Orleans?\n\nI would have to say that, initially, that would be the case.  Everybody will want to see how he performs in his rookie season.  If he doesn't produce, or if the Saints don't put a competitive team on the field, then New Orleans might lose its team to another city.
3976
My gut (and hopes) tell me the 49ers will get Reggie. Why? It would take too many factors for the Texans to get him:  \n- Houston already has one win and have a chance of getting another vs the Jags who looked terrible against the 49ers on Sunday. \n- Although the 49ers got one of their two wins vs St Louis, the chances of them doing it twice in one season are minimal. \n- Let's say both the Texans and 49ers lose this week. Fast forward to the Bush bowl - the Texans will probably win. They're a better team. The only way the 49ers could lose getting Bush is if they miraculously beat Houston, then it gets handed to the league to determine difficulty of both team's matchups.\n\nShort answer: 49ers have about a 75% chance of getting Bush.
477584
From Houston here.  Most people around here are in love with Vince Young, but most are seeing the light and accepting the fact that Reggie Bush is simply the better pick.  But WAIT!  According to the Houston Chronicle, the Texans are miffed about what Bush is asking for in his contract, and indicating that it might be way too much.  On this note, there has been much talk about drafting DE Mario Williams, who could be awesome on defense.  For now, though, Bush is the man, in my opinion.
689971
actually reggie bush did deserve it, but calhoun does deserve more recognition for his acheivments this last season. thats not saying it isnt a popularity contest as its more probable you will see a player from USC, Miami, Florida, Texas win the heisman opposed to someone from Alabama or Wisconsin, but you also have to look at competition
340312
Reggie Bush to the Saints.
29440
They'd be dumb not to draft Reggie Bush. They just signed Carr to a big contract so there's not need for Vince Young. Yes, they have Domanik Davis but lots of NFL teams have two good backs these days. Look at Dever (Tatum Bell and Mike Anderson) and Kansas City (Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson). Reggie Bush is going to be a great running back and the Texans can't afford to pass up on him.