Mock Lobster: Shawn Hussein (Pick #12)

It seems like he'd score more touchdowns on his feet, but I'm only a stupid blogger. What do I know?!

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Mock Draft Pick #12: Shawn Hussein selects Reggie Bush, RB, NO

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2006 Rushing Stats: 155 carries, 565 yards, 6 touchdowns

2006 Receiving Stats: 88 catches, 742 yards, 2 touchdowns

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When fate, destiny, and Bucks Run Dryer #4 hand you the twelfth pick, you've got to make lemonade. So it makes sense to try to hit a homerun with a guy like Reggie Bush over a less talented, yet more proven, commodity. And Reggie Bush is certainly a homerun threat. It's pretty amazing that for 88 catches, he only had two touchdowns to show for it. A quick glance at last year's stats show that of all players to catch at least 70 passes, Reggie actually had the fewest receiving touchdowns. (Look at that, I did real research!!!) And a player with Reggie Bush's open field ability should easily be able to correct that in 2007. With another 75 catches, he should be able to turn at least 5 of them into touchdowns this year, and I imagine he'll pick up another 5 on the ground. His rushing yardage should also improve, as he had a vastly better yards per carry over the final 8 games of 2006. Overall, Bush is well worth the risk of being a first round pick, even though he won't be the only running back in New Orleans getting time.

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Just be sure to grab Deuce McAllister with pick #13, Shawn. Play it safe.