Bush and Sayers: Poor Men's Eric Metcalf

More from Jason Whitlock: “It looks like the Saints organization is coming to grips with the reality that Reggie Bush is a utility player — a poor man's Eric Metcalf. Bush, the next Gale Sayers, wasn't overrated. He's every bit as good as Sayers. The NFL changed from Sayers' era. There are far more high-end athletes on the defensive side of the ball, which negates Bush's speed and elusiveness. In today's NFL, Sayers would be a utility player, too.”

Interesting take on Reggie Bush. Though I don’t see any reason why Bush couldn’t develop into a Brian Westbrook type player. Bush has as much, if not more, speed to the outside. I haven’t seen enough of him to gauge his pass catching ability, but he seems adequate there. Maybe the problem isn’t Bush, but Sean Payton and the offensive line. Methinks Bill Belichick would find a way to make Bush a lot more productive than he is right now down in New Orleans.