“I Was Feeling Death”: Reggie Bush Recalls How He Struggled to Breathe After Sheldon Brown’s Brutal Hit in 2006

Every professional football player has a Welcome to the NFL moment.

For most of them, it happens fairly early in their rookie year.

If you ask anyone what they believe former running back Reggie Bushs moment was, it didnt occur until the penultimate game of his first season.

In the 2006 NFC Divisional Round, Bush got absolutely smoked by Philadelphia Eagles defender Sheldon Brown on an attempted swing pass from Drew Brees.

The iconic play is routinely featured in NFL Biggest Hit compilation videos, and left Bush propping himself up with his hands and knees on the turf.

Its safe to say the incident still lives in Bushs mind.

During his appearance on former quarterback Robert Griffin IIIs Outta Pocket podcast, Bush said he believed he was feeling death after the massive collision.

Bush finished the contest with 74 yards and a touchdown.

His contributions helped the Saints earn a 27-24 win and advance to the NFC Championship game.

Bush called the hit a full-speed car crash The best part of the punishment Bush absorbed, from a fans perspective, was that it was legal.

Those types of bone-crunching tackles have been all but removed from the modern game through rule changes and safety initiatives.

Overall, the adjustments have had a positive impact on the game and players lives after football.

But, to most football fans, nothing gets the blood flowing like a big hit.

That said, the experience certainly wasnt pleasant for Bush.

He teased that the blow has him teaching his kids how to play basketball instead of football.

Bush added that his eyes were getting hazy while he crawled because he couldnt breathe.

He ultimately had the last laugh, though, winning that game and getting a Super Bowl ring three seasons later.

And if sacrificing air in that moment allowed him to become a champion, hed probably do it all over again..

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