I honestly haven't watched Reggie Bush enough to argue one way or another. He does seem to have the pass catching ability that helps running backs in the pros. I tend to think that QB's (i.e. Ryan Leaf) tend to always win the biggest disappointment in the draft award. Running backs generally make the transistion better.
A good player, for sure -- but certainly would be considered a disappointment if he had been one of the top picks in the draft.
Bush can't block to save his life. He's a flashy run and catch guy.
If your a running back in the NFL, you better be able to block when the ball isn't put in your hands during plays. You don't block, you'll still get some touchdowns, but your team will lose more. Enough to keep you out of getting anywhere during the playoffs. Its that big of a difference.
A big reason the Seahawks are 8 and 2 and finally looking like they could go far in the playoffs is that Holgrem planted his foot up Sean Alexander's ass when it came to Sean not wanting to risk breaking a finger nail blocking.
Sean always expected the fullback to do his blocking for him.
Now he's putting his head down and hitting people when called upon.
Bingo. Instant #1 offense in the league.
If Bush can learn to block, he might succeed in the NFL.
You mean like Lawrence Phillips or Ki-Jana Carter or Rashan Salaam or Ron Dayne or Curtis Enis? Seems like the top NFL RB's come from the bottom of the pile.