Hell hath frozen frozen over. Jarret Bush deserves some praise...

lambeausouthMember

Remember long ago (ok, last season) when many of us cringed every time Jarret Bush took the field for the defense? Remember how Bush was a sure fire touchdown for the other team every time the ball got thrown in his direction (or so we thought)?

Well, Jarret might never be confused for Darrell Revis, but the kid is turning into a pretty good player. And while I've been critical of him many times (and I'm sure I will be again), I think a pat on the back is in order.

On special teams, he's become a stud. While we're calling for Shawn Slowcum's head (and rightfully so), Bush has excelled in coverage. Ok, so the only tackle Bush made on Thursday night was of Randall Cobb after his 108 yard kick return, he is always around the ball. And, believe it or not, Bush is much improved in coverage.

When Tramon Williams went out last night, and Bush took over his cover spot, I guarantee the majority of us got that uneasy feeling. The Saints were moving on offense, and the game was tight. And Brees was on fire.

Bush ran stride for stride with Saint's burner Devery Henderson, and on a deep ball to the endzone, Bush broke it up. The Saints scored a TD a few plays later, but Bush held. If Tramon is out any length of time, Bush will assume some of the responsibility of taking up the slack.

And after last night's performance, after the Super Bowl when Bush made a play, and picked Roethlisberger...I'm starting to gain some confidence in Jarret Bush.

And quite honestly, I'm happy for him. He's worked hard, and he's found his niche.

Good for you, Jarret!

9/9/117:43 AM

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YATittleMember

As someone who's vented about Bush for years, I agree.

He's been improving.... And that punt was down at the one. If your knees go down on a TD run BEFORE you put the ball or your foot on the goal line, why should the rule for downing a punt be any different?

9/9/117:46 AM

gbpfan92Member

I hope I'm wrong, but give him a couple more games. I have a feeling we'll be right back to where we started.

9/9/118:49 AM

chickenboyTic Toc

I've always found Bush to be "unlucky." He's made the team for so many years and TT/M3 never make a mistake, much less the same one over and over. He just seems to find himself in weird situations. Like last night, and that punt that bounced weird and hit him and he always seems to be the guy at fault when missed coverages happen and he is the guy diving at the end.

9/9/118:53 AM

HenryYou rang?

He's a great special teamer. I still don't want him in the backfield on a regular basis. He can make a couple decent plays and inevitably gets torched. I'd rather see House back there right now.

9/9/119:08 AM

Mr.YuckMember

I agree with Henry. I'll add that Bush is only on this team because of his special teams play.

9/9/119:11 AM

SanDiegoPackFanMember

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Originally posted by Mr.Yuck:
I agree with Henry. I'll add that Bush is only on this team because of his special teams play.

well, that....and....

doesn't he have pictures of TT and MM in compromising postions, too?

9/9/119:18 AM

Pack4FRMember

Don't forget that Bush also had a sack on Brees. It seems that Capers has increasingly used him to corner blitz instead of Woody or Tramon, which I like. As a STer, he has the toughness to be a factor in that capacity.

9/9/1111:53 AM

BorisSooper Jeeenyious

Great on Special Teams and he's always available (not injured) There is something to be said for that.

I still don't want him in the defensive backfield for any length of time.

9/9/1112:35 PM

PakrzFREEZE!

Bush has been playing good football for a few years now. Like it was stated, he's not a guy you want starting... but he's a nice guy to have around in case somebody goes down. His ST play speaks for itself.

9/9/111:17 PM

turnip bloodMember

Bush has gotten a lot better over the last couple of years. What else can we ask of players? The guy has earned a measure of respect.

9/9/111:22 PM

packerboiI lick rainbows

When House's ankle heals up (which could be soon as they didn't IR him and kept him active), he'll be an interesting player to watch should Tramon be down for any period of time. Did some good things in camp and has the physical body and athletic ability TT prefers.

Bush and Lee will get the initial work. But I wouldn't count out House either. He could make a push if we don't have Tramon for awhile.

9/9/111:27 PM

Blair KielGOOD OL' FAKE BLAIR KIEL - My Hood? nice Henry. Fuck You!

Was it just me or did it look for a second as if Bush was going to injure Cobb during the KO return celebration?

9/9/112:08 PM

FandameMember

Don't want Bush in the backfield for any length of time. He seems to have a brain-glitch now and then that costs us. He does some really good things -- the sack, the pass breakup in the EZ -- and then some purely awful and/or questionable things. Example: running that fast that close to the EZ on the punt coverage, why not just keep the ball from crossing the goal line rather than risking a catch at the 1? Granted, it was a heck of a play and the rule needs to be changed so you're down when you're down, but everyone was slipping at the goal line but I thought he needed to be a little more aware of the safer play.

9/9/112:21 PM

PackdogMember

Bush actually turned, looked for the ball, located the ball, and broke up the pass to Henderson.

Joe Witt, you are a miracle worker !!!

9/9/112:32 PM

missingU92Member

Bush has improved, but he still scares me back there. On the play he was covering Henderson, I think DH should have cut under Bush. He would have had a great chance at a TD. But kudos for Bush being in position.

9/9/112:40 PM

Timmy!TIMMAAAAYYY!!

Bush indeed is a helluva ST'er, and has become quite good at being in position to catch or down punts near the goal line.
I do love the effort he made on the pass defensed against Henderson; IIRC, this was the next play after TWill went out. It's like he was in over his head, but fought through it, and made a great play.

9/10/118:09 AM

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