2006 NFL Draft: The Reggie Bush Sweepstakes

While it's still quite a few months before the NFLdifference-makers, which Bush definitely is. Interesting
Draft, with the regular season winding down, it's aenough, the Niners face the Texans in week 17,
good time as any to take a glance at the teams whopossibly with the USC star as the prize for the loser.I
are "competing' for the league's worst record and theknew Direct TV offered Sunday Ticket for some
right to draft the lone "can't miss" college player, USCreason.New York JetsWith the team having so much
running back/receiver/kick return specialist Reggieuncertainty about thir current quarterback situation,
Bush.If you weren't convinced of this kid's potentialnamely the health of Chad Pennington, Matt Leinart
at the beginning of the college football year, aftermay be the more helpful choice. The Jets still have
watching him blow by defenses in 2004, afterCurtis Martin in the backfield, and he can still run
watching his last two games against Fresno Statedespite his age by evidenced by his rushing title in
and UCLA, you have to be convinced now,2004.And with Eli Manning starring for the cross-town
right??Current favorite: The Houston TexansThey'llGiants, the Jets would also love to have a marquee
be a few changes here, especially in the coachingsignal-caller. But could they really pass on
department, as Dom Capers and his staff will eitherBush??Green Bay PackersBrett Favre probably won't
be shown the door at the end of the season, orallow the Pack to finish with the league's worst
sooner. David Carr was supposed to develop into therecord, especially with the Lions and Ravens
franchise QB by now, but we really don't know howremaining on the schedule. Who even knows yet if
good he is because of the lack of talent around him.he'll be back next year, as it's pretty much assured
The Texans management still believe he hasthat head coach Mike Sherman is a goner.And the
potential, so they won't be drafting his replacement inteam certainly won't draft another QB, since Aaron
2006.Bush would give the team at least a watch-ableRodgers is the future, I guess? If Favre returns for
player, something they don't have at the moment.another year or two, he may never see the field.The
Not sure about you, but Domanick Davis doesn'thealth of Ahman Green is also an issue, so Bush
exactly get the juices flowing.The San Franciscowould be the perfect fit for GB. He'd also give Favre
49ersThis may be the best scenario for the the Sana dump-off guy, so hopefully he won't continue to
Diego native, since the hometown Chargers won'tthrow into coverage. But old habits are hard to
pick til late in the 1st round. Also, he and last year'sbreak, especially 14 year old habits.John Onan
#1 pick Alex Smith were teammates at Helix High.(ego74) is a sports writer and handicapper. He runs
near San Diego.The 49ers were once a proudEgo Sports Consulting, where he offers winning
organization, and with a underrated coach like Mikesports picks for a very reasonable price.
Nolan at the helm, all he needs are a few