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Ireland and Reggie's agent start very preliminary discussions about contract.

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by djphinfan, Sep 21, 2012.

  1. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/09/21/3013040_p2/miami-dolphins-reggie-bush-not.html#storylink=cpy

    " But now that course might change. After Bush went off against Oakland, Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland and Segal talked about having future contract discussions. Call it the preliminary step toward re-signing Bush."

    If Reggie Bush decided that Miami will be his future, it really can have so much impact on everything else that doesn't happen on the field.

    Players around this league have respect for Reggie Bush, a lot of them growing up with him being a fan, it would help repair the culture around here if he decides to stay, hope he does, he's ballin on the field..

    This dude is growing into a leader, becoming a true blood, nobody out works him, he's diverse, and we know he's got talent..let's not over think this, the combination of positive factors is damn strong..
     
  2. BlameItOnTheHenne

    BlameItOnTheHenne Taking a poop

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  3. SeanP

    SeanP Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I really didn't expect much from Reggie Bush coming in. Sure a few crazy rushes, but not the consistent force he's been turning into.

    The dude deserves to be paid on the level of any of the top backs in the league, especially so if he's actively trying to step into a leadership role and be an anchor for this team.
     
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  4. RevRick

    RevRick Long Haired Leaping Gnome Club Member

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    Git'er done!
     
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  5. brandon27

    brandon27 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I think its a no brainer to get a deal done with Reggie. At this point, he's our only playmaker.
     
  6. Mcduffie81

    Mcduffie81 Wildcat Club Member

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    Pay him.
     
  7. CrunchTime

    CrunchTime Administrator Retired Administrator

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    Its pretty typical for a RB to relax after getting a big contract.I dont think Reggie Bush will be one of those .He has a great work ethic and we should have enough cap space to sign him to a top 10 RB contract
     
  8. PhinsRDbest

    PhinsRDbest Transform and Transcend

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    Post-it note preliminary?
     
  9. xphinfanx

    xphinfanx Stay strong my friends.

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    Philbin has to be impressed with Reggie's work ethic this is good for the team as a whole.
     
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  10. BlameItOnTheHenne

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    Yep he's certainly no CJ1.1
     
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  11. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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  12. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I think easing into it and then stringing it out towards the latter half of the season is a better idea. They need to see if he can handle a real workload before rewarding him as if he can.
     
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  13. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Always dangerous giving a RB a hefty contract. The track record isn't pretty. That said, not sure the Dolphins have a choice. He's the best player on offense.
     
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  14. MonstBlitz

    MonstBlitz Nobody's Fart Catcher

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    I remain very conflicted about Reggie Bush. He's by far my favorite player and everything you could want in an athlete: Talented, fun to watch, hard working, dead sexy :shifty:, etc.

    But running back is still a plug & play position.

    That being said, I agree with everybody else that signing Reggie would be a great example of what kind of player this franchise is willing to reward.

    Weird situation here though. Ireland could do what might not be a terrible thing in letting a player who plays a plug and play position walk, and the fan in me would be furious. He could potentially be making a mistake if he plays a plug and play position huge money at the risk of other more crucial positions but the fan in me would absolutely love it.

    All in all, wrong or right this Dolphin fan wants to see Reggie Bush be a Dolphin for the rest of his career.
     
  15. PhinsRDbest

    PhinsRDbest Transform and Transcend

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    I would love to have Reggie for a few more seasons.
     
  16. Dol-Fan Dupree

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    Since Bush is such a hard worker getting him with for two more years could help set the tone for the team.

    The way the Dolphins do their contracts lately it would probably be a 3 year contract that is really a 2 year contract like Soilia.
     
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  17. GARDENHEAD

    GARDENHEAD Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Pay him. He's only 27. Sign him to a 5 year deal where we can cut him after 3 or 4.
     
  18. slickj101

    slickj101 Is Water

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    Already did that with Wake and Soliai.
     
  19. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    The scientific dedication to the craft is what I admire, the ability to understand as a million dollar prof athlete, you eat for fuel, not for pleasure, for this athlete, the sport and position specific training is off the charts, you combine that with a foundation of talent, and you have a very smart, conscientious, calculated, football player..

    Why folks like Ronnie brown, Vernon Carey, John Jerry, etc, cannot understand this important approach to the game, why ownership is not taking steps in order to make sure everyone does, is mind boggling to me..

    Every mans body can reach their personal optimum level, but the intelligence to conceptualize the importance, is where many fail.
     
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  20. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    Pay him. Very few players on any team that you can say you are proud they are on your team. RB is one of those guys. If his play keeps up he will end his career as one of the most beloved players of this franchise
     
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  21. jw3102

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    I have been totally surprised by Reggie Bush since he was traded to the Dolphins. I expected him to come in and be a back who was a part time player, and who would be used on third down passing plays. Similar to how he was used with the Saints. I never thought he would be a back who could constantly be used as the teams primary back, or a back that could run up the middle.

    Bush has proved that he is one of the top backs in the NFL and I hope the Dolphins are able to sign him to a new long term contract.
     
  22. shouright

    shouright Banned

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    VERY nice. My confidence in the direction this organization is heading is growing by the day.
     
  23. MonstBlitz

    MonstBlitz Nobody's Fart Catcher

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    Dj, I'll never ever get sick of hearing you wax poetic about mens bodies. :lol:
     
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  24. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    I would tag him personally....he is going to want 5 years...he is 28 at the start of next season...I dont know......I would do max 3 years....
     
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  25. padre31

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    IMO, Starks is a higher priority, love Reggie B but Miller is here for a reason.
     
  26. padre31

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    Fairness though, Reggie B does not have very many career carries.
     
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  28. jw3102

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    The fact that the vast majority of NFL contracts are not guaranteed, means that the length of the contract is actually irrelevant. I am sure Bush will be looking for most of his money up front, in the form of a signing bonus. It really doesn't matter to me if they sign him to a three or a five year contract, as long as they actually get him signed.
     
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  30. shouright

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    If Miller were here for anything that significant, this team wouldn't have waited until the 4th round to draft a running back, taking Miller only because he was a steal at that point, already having Bush and Daniel Thomas (last year's #2) in the fold.
     
  31. rafael

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    When we traded for Bush, I stated that I preferred Sproles, but I also speculated that if in speaking to Bush, he convinced me that he was coming in to be more than a part-time player that I probably would have traded for him as well. (This was after public comments Bush made to that effect). Well IMO Bush has more than lived up to those comments. I generally prefer to not pay big at the RB position, but in this case, I would make an exception. I think Bush helps establish the culture you want on the team. That has value and is not something that I see as plug and play. Philbin is establishing that culture, but you need generals on the field to back it up. I see Bush as one those on the field leaders.
     
  32. shouright

    shouright Banned

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    Couldn't have said it any better.

    There's the "Madden" way to run a team, and there's the way that takes into consideration the fact that you're dealing with living, breathing human beings and how they affect each other emotionally.
     
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  33. BlameItOnTheHenne

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  34. Anonymous

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    I agree. I would much rather take care of Starks, first. For Bush, I'm not in favor of re-signing him.
     
  35. MrClean

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  36. MrClean

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    Even though there is good talent behind him, IMO it sends a negative message to the team when a productive, hard working team leader, still in his prime, is allowed to just walk away.
     
  37. Anonymous

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    I'm sure the players will understand just fine. This is a business and you have to do what you feel is best for your team. Personally, I don't think re-signing Bush is best for our team. I don't like the sound if spending 7+ million on the running back position. I think that money could be better spent.
     
  38. Ozzy

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    Would love to see them able to work out a deal but Reggie is going to want top dollar and I think that that could be a problem.
     
  39. MrClean

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    This is his 7th season. He never really had a heavy workload before last season, so not all that tread worn. I'd sign him to a 3 year extension. Ten years is about the limit for a running back. One without a lot of heavy work his first 5 seasons, should be able to maintain his level of play for 3 more years, barring injury. But, barring injury is how it is for all players. Can't really predict that in most cases.

    I never realized it, but through 2010, before Miami, he had more yards receiving, 2142, than he did rushing, 2090.
     
  40. BlameItOnTheHenne

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    Karlos Dansby would probably shoot up the Dolphins headquarters if they let Bush walk after a huge year.
     

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