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Outlook: On the positive side, Bush matched his career high in touchdowns last year, and the Saints decided to keep him despite his outrageous salary. On the negative side, his touches have declined through three straight years, hitting 117 last year—and the Saints offense has not missed a beat. Granted, that trend of declining touches may reverse in 2010 with the departure of Mike Bell. Given that Bush has failed to live up to his lofty draft status and is coming off his worst year in the league, 2010 will be the first year in which he will not be drafted before he should be. That gives him the potential to be a value pick, especially in PPR leagues. While Bush has been injury-prone, he has produced when in the lineup (career average of 10.7 fantasy points per game). While he is worth taking a flier on in the mid-rounds, don’t reach too much given the risk his declining use in New Orleans presents.
Saints sign RB Ladell Betts-- Wed Aug 18 5:50 pm -- Ink back to one-year deal
The New Orleans Saints made a move to strengthen their running back depth when they signed former Redskin Ladell Betts to a one-year contract Tuesday. Betts joined his new teammates for a two-hour practice at the Superdome, but didn't wear shoulder pads and was held out of team drills as he continues to work his way back from surgery last fall to repair torn left knee ligaments. Coach Sean Payton said Betts will not play against Houston on Saturday night in the Superdome.
(SI.com)
FF Today's Take:Betts isn't likely to get many touches unless injuries strike Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush, but Mike Bell posted some big numbers last season despite playing largely in a backup role for the Saints.
Saints looking for another running back-- Sun Aug 15 6:00 pm -- Ladell Betts a possibility?
METAIRIE, La. — The competition for New Orleans' third running back spot could get more intense in the next few days.
Saints coach Sean Payton said Sunday they were pursuing a replacement for Lynell Hamilton, who suffered a torn ACL on Wednesday in a joint practice with the New England Patriots
(AP)
FF Today's Take:The Saints need more depth at the position in the wake of Hamilton's injury. Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush will split most of the carries in New Orleans even if another RB is added to the roster.
Saints' RB Hamilton leaves practice-- Wed Aug 11 1:00 pm -- Reggie Bush returns
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New Orleans Saints running back Lynell Hamilton has left practice after injuring his right knee.
Coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Hamilton was hurt while planting his foot. The third-string running back was scheduled for X-rays.
The good news for the Saints is that Reggie Bush was back at practice after missing most of the team drills Tuesday. Bush said he became dehydrated and started cramping up in his legs.
(CBSsports.com)
FF Today's Take:Hamilton and Bush are expected to split carries with Pierre Thomas in the Saints' potent offense.
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