Nate Makes Pitch to Reggie Bush

[driz]

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Nate Burleson did a little politicking Monday morning.

During his appearance on "NFL AM" on NFL Network, the Lions receiver was asked to name his top free agent, and he turned his answer into a pitch to lure running back Reggie Bush to Detroit.

"Reggie Bush, you already took your talents to South Beach, come on to Detroit," Burleson said. "I know it's not as sunny, and it might not be the same type of glitz and glamor, but you can do wonders for us."

Burleson also made a careful decision when asked who he considers the best defensive back in the league. He chose former Packers safety Charles Woodson, who just recently became a free agent.

But as much as the Lions could use a veteran like Woodson in their secondary, Bush is a much more likely option in free agency.

With Jahvid Best's career likely over, the Lions are desperate to add a speed option in the backfield, and signing Bush at the right price could be a great coup for the Lions.

In two seasons with the Dolphins, Bush has run for a combined 2,072 yards. He's also caught at least 34 passes in each of his seven NFL seasons and would provide a good complement to the Lions' more powerful backs, Mikel Leshoure and Joique Bell.

"He still has that legend behind him," Burleson said of Bush. "He came from USC, and everybody knows he can go out there and shake a little bit, wiggle a little bit and break that big run. And for him to put up two 1,000-yard seasons the last couple years proves that he's still an elite running back.

"And if I can get Reggie Bush in a Detroit Lions uniform, ooh-wee, watch out."

[driz]

This guy is a class act, a solid vet, and always has the franchise and team in his best interests. Love this guy.

[JWO35]

Reggie Bush is what we need...I would love to see him in the Honolulu blue

[blujaysrock]

This obviously doesn't mean much, but Stafford also started following Bush on twitter a couple days ago.

Can't really deny that the Lions will go hard after him. Also wouldn't mind a 1 year deal on Woodson either, if he's healthy.

[cwick925]

I love Nate! hope he retires a lion with a ring from our SB victory

[LionsFan..LOL]

I'm still not keen on the idea of signing Reggie Bush.

[lizardking13]

I'm still not keen on the idea of signing Reggie Bush.

Is that because of what he will likely cost?

[LionsFan..LOL]

His injury history is a concern along with the price. Plus the draft is deep with running back talents that we don't need to sign one. I won't be pissed about it if he is a Lion but I do have my concerns.

[blujaysrock]

His injury history is a concern along with the price. Plus the draft is deep with running back talents that we don't need to sign one. I won't be pissed about it if he is a Lion but I do have my concerns.

Just imagine the possibility of having Bush and then Best getting cleared (I know chances of that are like 0.0001%). But damn, that backfield would be pretty sick. Leshoure-Bush-Best-Bell

[mc18641]

Bush might have 2 decent seasons left in him. Plus he will command probably 5-6 million per season. Unless they plan on shelving Best for another season with a long shot that he plays again, bush is not our long-term answer.

Drafting barner makes me nervous tho with his concussion so I can see why they are giving him a look

[LionsFan..LOL]

Just imagine the possibility of having Bush and then Best getting cleared (I know chances of that are like 0.0001%). But damn, that backfield would be pretty sick. Leshoure-Bush-Best-Bell

Oh man. Lineup Best in the backfield and Bush in the slot. Sadly it'll only work in Madden.

If not Barner, Giovanni Bernard is another option. The problem with that is he'll be a higher pick. It'll be tough to swallow ANOTHER high round RB pick.

[cwick925]

His injury history is a concern along with the price. Plus the draft is deep with running back talents that we don't need to sign one. I won't be pissed about it if he is a Lion but I do have my concerns.

Can we really afford to rely on a rookie back tho? Doubtful, Fumbles, drops no 3rd down protection for stafford

[chacha77]

Nate is all about the team and I know he is willing to do anything for us. Would not be surprised if he takes a huge pay cut just to bring Bush here.

[LionsFan..LOL]

Well they wouldn't be starting anyway. LeShoure will be the starter. You can just ease the rookie in. The drops/fumbles would happen regardless of rookie or not. The 3rd down protection is a concern though.

[JWO35]

Oh man. Lineup Best in the backfield and Bush in the slot. Sadly it'll only work in Madden.

If not Barner, Giovanni Bernard is another option. The problem with that is he'll be a higher pick. It'll be tough to swallow ANOTHER high round RB pick.

I think that's basically what it will come down to...either pay a RB more money than we're comfortable with or draft one with a high draft pick.