loyalboyd Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Link: http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm It is in the middle of it. They talk about alot of stuff but this one took the words right out of my mouth. And they say Matt Leinart is too Hollywood. REGGIE REALLY IS A SELFISH Diamonds are forever by profootballtalk.com With apologies to everyone out there who has lined up to nuzzle the crotch of the 2005 Heisman* winner, we've decided after careful consideration that, in our opinion, Reggie Bush is a selfish Diamonds are forever. And our decision in this regard was not influenced significantly by the storm of controversy regarding whether and to what extent Bush and his family got paid while Bush was still playing for USC. We believe that this sort of stuff happens, in varying degrees, at most major college football programs, and that if the Bushes are guilty of anything it's of being careless to the point of stoopid. No, we reached our final opinion regarding Reggie only recently, when we were reminded by a reader that the number he so desperately wants to wear at the pro level, No. 5, is already spoken for on the team that drafted him. Quarterback Adrian McPherson, drafted by the Saints in 2005 because (as we hear it) he reminded the organization of Vince Young, currently is assigned No. 5. But there has been not a peep from the Bush camp reflecting a scintilla of respect for the fact that someone else holds the rights to the number that Reggie wants. Hell, there's likewise been no comment from Team Bush regarding the fact that his fallback choice -- No. 25 -- is the property of Fred McAfee. So if wearing No. 5 or (if that fails) No. 25 is such a big deal for Bush, why doesn't Bush think it might be a big deal for the guys who already wear those numbers? Folks, whether you like or dislike Reggie Bush, his current mentality falls within the four corners of the textbook definition of selfish. Per Webster.com, "selfish" means "seeking or concentrating on one's own advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for others." Without regard for others. So it's a no-brainer. By showing zero regard for the fact that McPherson owns No. 5 and McAfee owns No. 25, Bush is selfish. Of course, Bush's handlers are smart enough to know that Reggie must pander to the Katrina victims by promising to donate 25 percent of the earnings from the sale of his jersey to ongoing relief efforts. Whoop-de-doo. It's an obvious P.R. move aimed at selling even more spamshirts and, in the end, pocketing more money than if he'd kept 100 percent of the proceeds without making the commitment. The other problem here is that the Saints are aiding and abetting Bush's selfish assholishness. They allowed him to wear No. 5 at the team's recent minicamp, even though the number has been issued to McPherson. And as to McPherson, we're making an open offer to negotiate on his behalf -- at no charge -- the transaction with Bush for the rights to No. 5, assuming that the NFL changes its rules regarding jersey numbering. If, after all, Bush and his people are pushing the issue in order to enhance Reggie's earning potential, McPherson could end up holding an asset worth much more than a bowl of soup at Mendy's. It's a seven-figure proposition, and hopefully McPherson realizes it. So how much should McPherson request for No. 5? Just enough to get Bush to accuse him of being selfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Ive said all along that Reggie Bust will be an absolute failure. No way in hell he lives anywhere close to expectaitions. Oh well, Im thankful he went no.2, we get Hawk, and thats all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Boo frickin' hoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 Boo frickin' hoo. 1478013[/snapback] I like the Saints too. But hey if you want to label Matt Leinart as this and that put everyone that meets the criteria. Thats all I'm saying. No matter who you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I find it amazing that someone would get upset about a player wanting to have a particular number which happens every year with every rookie that can get away with it. Much ado about nothing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Thinking Bush is an excellent talent is not nuzzling up to his crotch. That's disgusting. And that's where I stopped reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 PFT seems to have forgotten to mention a few other things Bush has done recently; ...After visiting New Orleans, Bush made it clear that any organization that he works with will have to do something to rebuild the city. He hasn't yet played a single down, but here's what he's brought to New Orleans: > The New Orleans Police Department is receiving 12 Hummers to replace vehicles lost last August. > On Monday, Bush will give $100,000 to the Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans for Holy Trinity Church, which has 267 autistic and handicapped children. "There is no school that can handle them except Holy Trinity, but they were going to be closed," Ornstein said. The Saints called Bush and asked him if he was interested in helping, so he got Adidas to donate $50,000. The NFL has a matching fund for any Saints players donating to the rebuilding of New Orleans. > On Wednesday, Bush will pledge another $100,000 to re-sod Tad Gormley Stadium, a football and track facility that was flooded. "They are going to call it the Reggie Bush Field at Tad (Gormley) Stadium," Ornstein said. On his trip to New Orleans, Bush visited the Ninth Ward, one of the hardest-hit parts of the city. "You can't imagine the devastation," he said. "It shows me we are playing more than football. We are going to do our part in rebuilding a great city." Yup, PFT is right! That Reggie Bush is nothing but a selfish bum. Quote borrowed from Cordo's post here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 So tell me when Ryan Leaf and Peyton were picked how many of you guys were so positive one would succeed and one would fail? And how many were on the correct side? Having opinions is fine, but being so aggressive about it before they even play also seems a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 So tell me when Ryan Leaf and Peyton were picked how many of you guys were so positive one would succeed and one would fail? And how many were on the correct side? Having opinions is fine, but being so aggressive about it before they even play also seems a little. 1478090[/snapback] True Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustOfBeenDrunk Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 don't mention the name Ryan Leaf again i traded a 1st & 2nd round pick for his ass !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I find it funny that they didn't even bother to seek McPherson or McAfee's comments on the matter. Certainly neither one of them have come forward to claim their opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 don't mention the name Ryan Leaf again i traded a 1st & 2nd round pick for his ass !!! 1478147[/snapback] Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 So tell me when Ryan Leaf and Peyton were picked how many of you guys were so positive one would succeed and one would fail? And how many were on the correct side? Having opinions is fine, but being so aggressive about it before they even play also seems a little. 1478090[/snapback] Very well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 don't mention the name Ryan Leaf again i traded a 1st & 2nd round pick for his ass !!! 1478147[/snapback] Sorry I forgot about the Leaf relocation program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I find it funny that they didn't even bother to seek McPherson or McAfee's comments on the matter. Certainly neither one of them have come forward to claim their opposition. 1478178[/snapback] Are you sure McPherson is still on the team? It's hard to live something like that down... even in the preseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Furley Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Thinking Bush is an excellent talent is not nuzzling up to his crotch. That's disgusting. And that's where I stopped reading. 1478053[/snapback] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Are you sure McPherson is still on the team? It's hard to live something like that down... even in the preseason. 1478349[/snapback] Now thats a rough day at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 (edited) ...After visiting New Orleans, Bush made it clear that any organization that he works with will have to do something to rebuild the city. He hasn't yet played a single down, but here's what he's brought to New Orleans: > The New Orleans Police Department is receiving 12 Hummers to replace vehicles lost last August. > On Monday, Bush will give $100,000 to the Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans for Holy Trinity Church, which has 267 autistic and handicapped children. "There is no school that can handle them except Holy Trinity, but they were going to be closed," Ornstein said. The Saints called Bush and asked him if he was interested in helping, so he got Adidas to donate $50,000. The NFL has a matching fund for any Saints players donating to the rebuilding of New Orleans. > On Wednesday, Bush will pledge another $100,000 to re-sod Tad Gormley Stadium, a football and track facility that was flooded. "They are going to call it the Reggie Bush Field at Tad (Gormley) Stadium," Ornstein said. On his trip to New Orleans, Bush visited the Ninth Ward, one of the hardest-hit parts of the city. "You can't imagine the devastation," he said. "It shows me we are playing more than football. We are going to do our part in rebuilding a great city." That's all well and good, but donating $200,000 (and "getting Adidas to donate $50,000," whatever that means) after winning a $20-million-dollar lottery ticket doesn't automatically make someone a real Saint in my book. I also would like to hear from McPherson and McAfee before casting too much judgement here, but if I'm just taking all of Reggie's "puzzle pieces" and putting them together, I'm not exactly getting an image of a squeaky-clean, unselfish guy. Above all, he seems like a guy who's waaay too concerned about as much money as possible, as soon as possible. Edited May 20, 2006 by Swiss Cheezhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 (edited) Are you sure McPherson is still on the team? It's hard to live something like that down... even in the preseason. 1478349[/snapback] Where's the one in the bathroom? Rajn? I believe you posted it. Hilarious. Edited May 20, 2006 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Where's the one in the bathroom? Rajn? I believe you posted it. Hilarious. 1478390[/snapback] Your kidding right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 (edited) Your kidding right? 1478392[/snapback] Here it is, a classic. Edited May 20, 2006 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Here it is, a classic. 1478393[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Above all, he seems like a guy who's waaay too concerned about as much money as possible, as soon as possible. 1478384[/snapback] So tell us, what exactly has he done to make you think that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 (edited) What really irritates me the most about all this Bush-bashing (no pun intended) is that I get a real feeling, no not even a feeling...I know, that if he'd gone to ANY other team we wouldn't be hearing ANY of this bullsh*t and that is all this is, bullsh*t. Screw y'all, the Saints FINALLY do something good & people are chomping at the bit to tear us down again. Sorry for the rant, I'm just sick of it. Edited May 20, 2006 by rajncajn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 How much you want to bet that McPherson insists on Bush paying him in cash instead of a check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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