Goodbye Reginald
Lions cut RB Reggie Bush, per source.
February 25th, 2015 at 5:26 PM ^
I thought the finest Chicago Police Office that ever lived had passed...
February 25th, 2015 at 5:52 PM ^
Was great in the best Christmas movie ever - Die Hard.
February 25th, 2015 at 6:35 PM ^
"Bag it"
February 26th, 2015 at 7:42 AM ^
"I thought you guys just ate doughnuts?"
February 26th, 2015 at 9:58 AM ^
but it's no Jingle all the Way. What are you doing, in MY HOUSE, eating MY cookies, with my FAMILY?? ARHAGHAGHAGHAGHAGHGHA.
February 26th, 2015 at 10:12 AM ^
He was also in Ghostbusters as... a cop.
February 25th, 2015 at 5:26 PM ^
They have been planning on this for a while, and will take a RB with the 1st round pick. Probably Melvin Gordon or the guy from Nebraska.
February 25th, 2015 at 5:42 PM ^
guy from Nebraska can't block to save his life. this is a poor decision by Mayhew.
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February 25th, 2015 at 5:45 PM ^
Actually, I forgot about Riddick.
They'll probably just take best available, which is hopefully a LB or DB.
February 26th, 2015 at 2:09 AM ^
I actually heard that they are looking at OT or CB at #23 overall pick. I'd be surprised if they take a RB at 1st round. Imo, I hope they don't because it's a waste on spending their 1st round pick on a RB who are likely to last about 5 season of good production.
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February 25th, 2015 at 5:26 PM ^
Understandable. Really wanted him to work out it Detroit. Gonna go after a RB in the draft and move on.
February 25th, 2015 at 5:27 PM ^
Not bad
February 25th, 2015 at 5:59 PM ^
I hope Riddick can turn into mini-Darren Sproles. I think he's shown the ability. Where I'm concerned is Bell. He fumbles too much and despite being the "big back" in the offense, he doesn't seem to run with much ferocity unless it's late in the game and the D is gassed (ie. Chicago game on Thanksgiving). I hope the Lions remember it's a passing league now and don't spend a first round pick on a RB. OL and CB are much more pressing needs.
February 25th, 2015 at 6:03 PM ^
Darren Sproles? Riddick has about 3 inches and 10 lbs over the little mini-mite. But I understand what you are saying.
February 25th, 2015 at 7:50 PM ^
fumble once last season?
February 25th, 2015 at 8:52 PM ^
1 lost, 5 fumbles on 235 rushes. Average fumble rate in the NFL last season including all players was 3.7% according to this. Someone probably has an advanced metric or something, but this was a quick google. .
EDIT: That looks misleading. Sorting by position puts him very far down the list for RBs. No other RB had more than 4 fumbles. It was just FLUCK that only one was lost.
February 26th, 2015 at 2:11 AM ^
Riddick isn't in the same stratosphere in athletic ability as Sporles. Darren is a hell lot faster and quicker than Riddick and is nearly impossible to tackle in space. Riddick has been good in his limited role as a receiving back.
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February 25th, 2015 at 5:28 PM ^
Awful year for usc fans. Lose to boston college. Pete Carrol loses the super bowl. Now Reggie Bush gets cut.
February 25th, 2015 at 5:32 PM ^
I feel USC fans won't worry too much that their favorite alumnus was cut
February 26th, 2015 at 12:02 AM ^
They are really upset about getting the #1 recruiting class in the country too. I mean Iman Marshal...sucks to be them.
February 25th, 2015 at 5:28 PM ^
Smart move. He isn't a bad running back though, he'll be serviceable somewhere else. Just no need with Bell and Riddick.
February 25th, 2015 at 5:29 PM ^
Smart Business Move. Very very very talented played but he couldn't stay healthy. He was positive for the city and this team. I hope he gets a shot with another squad. Hello Theo Riddick playing time.
February 25th, 2015 at 5:31 PM ^
I was hoping they wouldn't re-sign him. He's getting older and has health issues anyway. A much cheaper replacement can be found in the draft.
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February 25th, 2015 at 5:32 PM ^
Any hints where he might be heading next?
February 25th, 2015 at 7:00 PM ^
Bag man for USC? I keed I keed.
February 25th, 2015 at 5:34 PM ^
up cap space to Franchise Suh. Although I understand cutting ties with Reggie, they basically have a carbon copy of him in Theo Riddick, who is younger and cheaper.
February 25th, 2015 at 5:36 PM ^
Franchising Suh might not be a horrible idea. This team has probably a two year window to win a Super Bowl, and he would be a necessary piece. A long term deal with Suh would probably kill this window for the franchise.
February 25th, 2015 at 6:24 PM ^
Lions winning the Super Bowl?
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February 25th, 2015 at 6:29 PM ^
Franchising Suh is beyond a horrible idea... That cap hit is enormous!
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February 25th, 2015 at 8:27 PM ^
I'm pretty sure if they franchise tag Suh, they will have to pay him around 35million because of the was they previously restructured his deal
February 25th, 2015 at 9:09 PM ^
Thanks. I knew it was ridiculous and for some reason 35M was popping up.
February 25th, 2015 at 9:44 PM ^
You have the right idea. It will cost 26 mil for the franchise tag plus the 9 mil in dead money
February 25th, 2015 at 5:40 PM ^
Riddick was more than serviceable out of the backfield anyways. Decent hands too. Bell did great in short and mid-yardage situations. He's also a vocal, inspirational team captain.
For a team who passes the ball a ton, someone had to go. I also felt like Bush could've played in some games last year while returning from his injury. Kind of pissed me off after a while.
February 25th, 2015 at 5:41 PM ^
could this have anything to do w the alleged drink spiking?
February 25th, 2015 at 9:01 PM ^
Que?
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February 25th, 2015 at 5:41 PM ^
Hello Melvin Gordon
February 25th, 2015 at 5:43 PM ^
Not sure what his cap hit would be this year; however, that money can be better spent locking up Suh. Honestly, I believe we don't miss a beat. Am I the only one that noticed Bush dropped a lot of clutch/crucial passes while Riddick made a significant amount of clutch/crucial catches and plays? I like the move....Reggie will be just fine.
February 25th, 2015 at 5:44 PM ^
his cap hit woulda been around 1.7MM
February 25th, 2015 at 5:54 PM ^
I'm going to miss Reggie getting hurt every other play.....
February 25th, 2015 at 5:57 PM ^
Rabble rabble Oakland is in play rabble rabble
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February 25th, 2015 at 6:05 PM ^
Couldn't bounce back from losing to Carvell and Jaws every week. Oh well, back to animal revolution
February 25th, 2015 at 6:43 PM ^
He was a great guy & a team leader. I understand the cap situation, but I'm sad to see him go.
February 25th, 2015 at 6:45 PM ^
Bush makes too much and is always hurt. Riddick is like a younger version of him at a quarter the price anyway. Seen this coming week 5 unless he took a huge cut.
February 25th, 2015 at 7:23 PM ^
guy was our best back, most explosive. i understand the business side of it, and i like our other backs, but if i only got to pick one, he'd be it.
February 25th, 2015 at 7:39 PM ^
Bell was our best back last year
February 25th, 2015 at 8:04 PM ^
he has an inspiring story about coming from wayne state. he's more powerful too.
that said, he's concussion prone and not as fast, elusive or spectacular as bush, and bush is a better receiver and doesn't miss his blocking assignments as much, at least what i saw.
February 26th, 2015 at 5:22 AM ^
Bell consistently outperformed Bush in everything last year. I really don't see how you can argue otherwise.