
The NFLDraftguys staff is going to duke it out over the question of whether the most enigmatic players in the 2007 draft class will become their best or worse case scenario right up until the 32 NFL franchises show us their take on those players in Radio City Music Hall on April 28 and 29.
High Side by Cecil Lammey
I believe that Michael Bush can be a big time playmaker at the next level. Forget Eric Shelton when evaluating Bush, they are two completely different runners. Bush played SIX different positions on both sides of the football in high school. His size is that of a bruising back, and his athleticism is that of a tailback. But we're not talking about another Ron Dayne here. Michael Bush has the type of footwork that will make him successful in the NFL. He is a load to bring down and there is no player on the defense that will want to take him head on. He doesn't use his size as well as he could, but that is something that he can be taught. A player like Michael Bush is rare, and we are in for a treat watching him on Sundays.
Low Side by Sigmund Bloom
There is no doubt that Michael Bush is a special athlete. On the other hand, the question of whether his physical gifts will translate to production and a fruitful NFL career is riddled with doubt. Bush's size influences people to think of him as a power back, but he ran more like a speedy tailback at Louisville. He does not instinctively get low and run behind his pads, which reduces the advantage his size gives him. Bush was unable to work out at the combine because of a broken tibia and fibula he suffered almost six months ago. The surgery to repair the breaks included the insertion of a rod and two screws into Bush's leg. Skepticism also comes in the form of how ordinary two recent size/speed Louisville backs looked in the pros (Lionel Gates & Eric Shelton). Bush's superior talent may win out over these question marks, but his risk factor is one of the highest of any likely first day pick.
