Reggie Arrives

The New Orleans Saints and Reggie Bush have agreed to a six-year deal that will pay the rookie RB nearly $27 million in guaranteed cash, and could be worth as much as $60 million over the life of the contract.

This squashes rumors that Bush was going to sit out the 2006 season and enter the 2007 NFL draft with hopes of being drafted by a team that would agree to his monetary needs. Bush never spoke about this rumor, but most people figured that he'd sign soon enough as not to miss any time.

It will be interesting to see what kind of playing time Bush receives. The knee of Deuce McAllister will be the main determining factor. If Deuce is healthy, the two could split carries this season, and Bush would take the role in '07. I'd have to believe that Deuce would play enough to show he still has some gas in the tank... the Saints would want to exhibit his trade potential.

Either way, Bush is in camp... stay tuned to that position battle.