10 Free Agents the New England Patriots should pursue
Jan 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Detroit Lions running back
Reggie Bush(21) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys cornerback
Brandon Carr(39) during the third quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
5. Reggie Bush
Bush is a player that could very well fit into the Shane Vereen role on the Patriots. I think he may be a bit overpriced, but if the Patriots could get a cheap deal, he could be a great fit in an offense that looks to create mismatches. I think Bush definitely still has a few good years left in him. His problem in 2014 was how injury prone he was. If the Patriots could reach a deal with very low guaranteed money, he could be a great addition to a great offense. This would also be a good chance for Bush to prove that he still has something left in the tank.
While currently Barksdale price tag is a bit high, if he is still on the market a week from now, his value might drop and the Patriots could swoop in and pick up a very solid linemen. Barksdale has started all but three games for the Rams in the past two seasons. He could help the Patriots, as he is also a versatile lineman and could possibly move inside to guard. I personally think the line was at least decent, especially over the second half of the season, but it could definitely use some talent infusion and he would bring that.
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