Reggie Bush wants $30 million for his services

Well if he is just outright lying then I think that says a lot about his character. I really doubt he would lie about that. If he is, then I don't think very highly of him, from a character standpoint. What do you think?

 

I tend to agree. However, one side or the other (Casserly or Bush) is lying here, unless there is a huge misunderstanding. But regardless, there's no way the Texans would have honestly told someone that they have yet to have contract discussions with that they are fully committed to him.

 

In listening to the zone in austin this morning, They said that 100% percent reggie bush is the texans guy and they are in contract negotiations and texans managment doesn't want a situation like Ced benson and Chicago last year.

They said that trading the pick for anything less than the 4th pick(Jets) in the draft absolutely won't happen unless it is a monster deal. The last thing that was mentioned was that the texans had to take one of the "Super blue chippers" which were Reggie, Dbrick or Supermario. The texans have Reggie on the top of their draft board and he is the man they covet.

 

who is the zone?

 

Was this just speculation or did they have real information?

 

talk radio station here in austin

 

http://www.sportsradio1300.com/main.html

 

Probably speculation. I don't really like listening to the zone. If what they say is true, we probably would have heard it somewhere else by now.

 

Drafting Mario makes no sense to me. We just signed that Weaver guy to a huge contract.

What up with that?

 

They are taking Reggie, no question about it. Since they have decided to pass on VY there is no way those guys will walk out alive if they don't pick Bush. Reliant Stadium will be burnt to the ground if they take Williams or Brick over Bush or VY

 

We just also gave DD a huge extension last summer as well.

I understand your point but Weaver isn't a rushing DE, he never has been. While I do have some faith in Peek and a tiny bit in Babin, both of these guys have yet to play DE in the NFL.

For a team who ranked last in sacks last season, you would think they need to at least consider fixing that first rather than fixing a running game that has never been broke. Despite missing a couple games, DD almost ran for another 1000 yards for the 3rd time in 3 years.

 

Sounds like there a lot of questions marks to me. While I still think we'll pick Bush, I don't think it's as clear cut as you think it is.

Wasn't Bob McNair that said you can't consider public sentiment when making these decisions? While that may have been aimed at VY, it could easily mean the same thing for Bush. IF Bush did ask for $30M, maybe it opened up McNair's, Kubiak, CC's eyes that trading down for Mario and more picks would be better for the team. If that's the case, then the Texans shouldn't balk at it in fear of public outcry for Bush.

 

Just reported on Sportscenter that Team Bush and the Texans officially exchanged contract proposals for the first time Friday. Also, as part of their two-a-day feature, they mentioned that the Texans should look at Winston, Demeco Ryans, and Davin Joseph (I believe) with their 2nd round pick.

 

'Bout time!

 

Its about time.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft06/news/story?id=2417167

The Houston Texans and the agent for Southern California tailback Reggie Bush on Friday exchanged contract proposals for the first time, and spent part of the day in long-distance talks aimed at reaching an agreement before the start of the draft, ESPN.com learned through multiple league sources.

While the exchange of numbers does not necessarily signal that the Texans have decided they will select the Heisman Trophy winner with the first overall pick on April 29, it is still a significant step. Because they own the first choice, the Texans are free to negotiate with any of the prospects, and there is a chance they are conducting similar talks with North Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams, the other player Houston has been considering as a candidate for the top spot.

But league sources said Friday night that, while there has been dialogue with Williams' agent, Houston has not made a contract proposal.

Houston general manager Charley Casserly said earlier this week the Texans likely would not settle on a top pick until next week. Like most teams, the Texans are deep into their draft evaluation meetings, which will continue this weekend. Despite the public stance of Houston executives throughout this week, that they had not yet decided on the top pick, the consensus remains that Bush will be the No. 1 selection.

The Texans have yet to receive any firm offers from other teams trying to trade up to the top spot.

The events of Friday followed a Thursday discussion in which the two sides broached contract parameters for the first time. None of the sources contacted Friday had knowledge of any of the financial details of the proposals exchanged earlier in the day. Bush said Thursday that rumors he was seeking $30 million in guarantees were erroneous, and reiterated at the time that no numbers had been discussed.

Bush's agent, Joel Segal, was traveling Friday evening. He could not be immediately reached and did not return messages left on his cell phone. It is not believed, though, that Segal is headed to Houston for face-to-face negotiations. The discussions on Friday were conducted via phone and fax, with Segal at home in Miami for much of the day.

Segal told ESPN.com last week that "it would be the ultimate for both sides" to have an agreement in place before the draft begins. It does not appear, sources said, that an agreement is imminent based on the Friday discussions. And Segal indicated last week, too, that he felt negotiations would be complicated.

Even with the recently approved extension to the collective bargaining agreement, there are still several restrictions that will call for creativity from the Texans and whoever is the first choice in the draft.

In the last 10 drafts, the top overall choice has reached a contract agreement before the start of the lottery on three occasions. Houston agreed with the top choice in the 2002 draft, quarterback David Carr, before the draft commenced. The other No. 1 overall selections who had deals in place before the draft began were Tim Couch of Cleveland in 1999 and Carson Palmer of Cincinnati in 2003.

 

Does this mean you'll be sleeping in your USC #5 jersey tonight?
Sweet dreams reggie.

 

$30 million? If this is true, who the hell does Bush think he is? We've moved waaaay beyond the realm of ridiculous and straight into "Sage Rosenfels Land."

I sincerely hope Bush is aware that the Texans rookie salary pool is for ALL the rookies drafted this year, not just himself. Geez. Who's his agent? This guy?

 

The 30 million number has been disputed in several articles by Bush and his camp.

 

Yeah...as well as with Team Williams. First to balk.

You know, it is always better to avoid using or going the route of "absolutes" - it makes heart break a little more easy to handle.

Of course that statemenet you made is not accurate. The Texans would love to have Bush but it has to be a mutual thing where both sides "agree'. So with that said...anything can happen.

[rant]What is it with people with "absolutes" (and I am trying hard to make sure I avoid them)? Why must we use words like "will", "must", "ever", "never", "definitely" and other similar ones in situations like these?

Why can't we humbly use more centered words like "may", "likely", "could", "possibly", etc.? Is it some sort of macho thing or are we making ourselves into some sort of demi gods?[/rant]

Well that is off my chest now - I will on my part try to be prudent with words in order to reflect humility at all times. This is not a sermon rather a sincerely observation/opinion that fellow civilized people are allowed to exchange.

 

Nah i'm more mature than that, and am not really a USC fan. I do, however want whats best for my hometown team, the Texans. Plus, why sleep with my Bush jersey now? I've known they were drafting him all along, i'm not dillusional, remember?

Grow up.