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Michael Bush

Chicago Bears
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Bears | Teammate expects Matt Forte to be at camp

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:43:12 -0700

Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he expects franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte to report on time for training camp even though he is not expected to take part in offseason workouts. Urlacher thinks Forte's absence will allow RB Michael Bush to learn the offense during the workouts.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNChicago.com - Melissa Isaacson

Bears | Likely done shopping in free agency

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:01:01 -0700

The Chicago Bears are reportedly only $3.5 million under the salary cap after the acquisition of WR Brandon Marshall via trade and the signings of RB Michael Bush, QB Jason Campbell and WR Eric Weems.

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Bears | Coach sees Michael Bush as complete back

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:31:40 -0700

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said the team added RB Michael Bush this offseason because he has the ability to be an all-around back in the offense.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Sean Jensen

Bears | Lovie Smith speaks with Matt Forte

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:57:01 -0700

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said he has spoken to franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte since the running back's angry reaction to the signing of RB Michael Bush. While Smith didn't say the situation had been resolved, he seemed confident that it would be. "We love him, he's going to rush for a lot of yards for us," Smith said. "It's going to work out fine."

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Bears | Michael Bush expects RB rotation

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:57:04 -0700

Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush said head coach Lovie Smith told him he will be part of a rotation with RB Matt Forte and both players will get plenty of playing time.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: CBSSports.com - Gene Chamberlain

Bears | Michael Bush provides relief

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:15:13 -0700

The addition of RB Michael Bush suggests the Chicago Bears will not be desperate to get franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte in the fold, and the overall running back market means Forte can't expect much out of a long-term deal.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Michael David Smith

Bears | Michael Bush added

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:59:13 -0700

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders) to a four-year deal worth $14 million Thursday, March 22. Bush will have $7 million in guarantees.

Comment (1) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Raiders | Could Michael Bush return?

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:37:39 -0700

The potential of free-agent RB Michael Bush returning to the Oakland Raiders seems more and more plausible. He has said he enjoys playing for the Raiders on more than one occasion, but he wanted to test the open market to see if he could be a lead back somewhere.

The market for veteran free-agent running backs has been lukewarm; Bush met with the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals while the Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets reportedly have interest in him, too. There is a chance Bush could return to Oakland if he cannot land a starting job with another team.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: The Oakland Tribune - Steve Corkran

Chargers | Not in Michael Bush derby

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:31:46 -0700

The San Diego Chargers are not in the running to sign free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders), according to a team source. Bush is likely to command more than $3 million per year, which is more than the Chargers are willing to spend on their backup running back. If the market somehow dries up and Bush could come at a lower cost, the Chargers may consider jumping back in because they are high on Bush's talent.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

NFL | Four teams in hunt for Michael Bush

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:18:36 -0700

At least four teams are in contention for the services of free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders), according to league sources. Bush has visited the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals. Several other teams are in discussions with him as well.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: NFL.com - Jason La Canfora

Jets | Interest in Michael Bush?

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:17:15 -0700

The New York Jets have been exploring the mark for a running back, and might be interested in free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders).

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Seahawks | Michael Bush to visit Tuesday

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:26:59 -0700

Free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders) is scheduled to visit the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, March 20.

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Bengals | Michael Bush update

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:38:19 -0700

Updating a previous item, free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders) is scheduled to visit the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, March 19.

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Bears | Meeting with Michael Bush

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:22:54 -0700

The Chicago Bears are scheduled to meet with free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders) Wednesday, March 14.

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Bengals | Michael Bush visiting

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:18:29 -0700

Free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders) is visiting the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Cardinals | Michael Bush arrives in Arizona

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:21:49 -0700

The Arizona Cardinals have interest in free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders), and the player posted on his official Twitter Tuesday, March 13, that the "weather is awesome," after arriving in Arizona. It is uncertain when the two sides will meet.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: The Arizona Republic - Kent Somers

Patriots | Michael Bush, Jonathan Fanene could be free agent options

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:21:26 -0800

The New England Patriots could show interest in Oakland Raiders impending free-agent RB Michael Bush and Cincinnati Bengals DL Jonathan Fanene if they are available this offseason.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Raiders | Michael Bush unlikely to return

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 06:26:27 -0800

Oakland Raiders impending free-agent RB Michael Bush appears unlikely to return in 2012 after the team placed the franchise tag on SS Tyvon Branch.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ANG Newspapers - Jon Becker

Bengals | Expected to pursue Michael Bush

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:45:00 -0800

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to pursue Oakland Raiders impending free-agent RB Michael Bush this offseason.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley

Chargers | Might show interest in Michael Bush

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:43:10 -0800

The San Diego Chargers might show an interest in Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush, who is an impending free agent. The Chargers tried to trade for Bush a few years ago.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Kevin Acee

Raiders | Michael Bush not expected to get franchise tag

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:37:56 -0800

The Oakland Raiders are not expected to place the franchise tag on impending free-agent RB Michael Bush this offseason.

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Raiders | Michael Bush could receive franchise tag

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:26:16 -0800

There is a strong chance Oakland Raiders impending free-agent RB Michael Bush receives the franchise tag in the offseason as RB Darren McFadden can't be trusted to make it through an entire season healthy.

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Raiders | Is Michael Bush a workhorse back?

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:27:05 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush struggled down the stretch this season as the lead running back. Bush had 977 yards on 256 carries in 2011. Those totals were both career highs. However, he ran for 78 yards or less in the final six games. He averaged more than 3.5 yards per carry in a game just once in that stretch.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ESPN.com - Bill Williamson

Raiders | Could use franchise tag on Michael Bush

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:16:12 -0800

The Oakland Raiders could place the franchise tag on RB Michael Bush, who will be a free agent in the offseason. The running back franchise tag will reportedly be worth $7.7 million in 2012, which is a decrease from past years.

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Raiders | Want Michael Bush back

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:45:35 -0800

Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said he wants RB Michael Bush, a prospective free agent in the offseason, to return in 2012. "Would I love to have Michael Bush back? Yes. Are you kidding me? The guy is tremendous," Jackson said. "But Michael Bush is going to have some opportunities himself. Sometimes you're not in control of that, and I respect that. Michael loves it here and loves playing for the Raiders and being a part of this organization, but any young man in these situations, they're going to do whatever they think is best for themselves and their families."

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Raiders | Michael Bush totals 79 yards from scrimmage

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:09:09 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush carried 19 times for 66 yards in Week 17 against the San Diego Chargers, and he added two receptions for 13 yards. Bush ended up just 23 yards short of a 1,000-yard season, but his 977 rushing yards were good for a career best. Bush also totaled seven rushing TDs and one receiving score, giving him 16 totals scores over the past two seasons.

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Raiders | Michael Bush close to 1,000-ysrd season

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:37:01 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush needs to rush for 89 yards to reach 1,000 yards for the season and C Samson Satele said the offensive line wants Bush to get to that milestone in Week 17. Bush has not rushed for that many yards since Week 11.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ANG Newspapers - Jerry McDonald

Raiders | Michael Bush questionable

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:38:46 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is questionable for Week 16.

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Raiders | Michael Bush limited

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:39:24 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 22.

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Raiders | Michael Bush limited

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:23:28 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 22, but he should be at full strength for the team's Week 16 game. "Mike will be fine," head coach Hue Jackson said. "Mike's a warrior. He'll show up and he'll play well." Offensive coordinator Al Saunders thinks the team needs to rely more on Bush in their next matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ANG Newspapers - Steve Corkran

Raiders | Michael Bush enjoys seeing Kansas City red

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:38:28 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush will square off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16. He has had some of the best games of his career against the Chiefs. "I think I have been doing well against a lot of AFC teams, so this is just another week," Bush said Wednesday, Dec. 21. Bush took over for an injured RB Darren McFadden (foot) in Week 8 and rattled off 99 yards on 17 carries. In three games Bush has replaced McFadden against the chiefs, he's gained 355 yards on 56 carries, and that doesn't include a 16-carry, 90-yard effort in 2008 with most of the damage coming in the second half when McFadden exited early with turf toe.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ANG Newspapers - Jerry McDonald

Raiders | Michael Bush takes part in limited practice

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:48:34 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.

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Raiders | Michael Bush totals 139 yards from scrimmage

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:08:49 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush carried 18 times for 77 yards in Week 15 against the Detroit Lions. Bush also added seven receptions for 62 yards. His 139 total yards from scrimmage were the most since he had a season-best 242 total yards in Week 10.

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Raiders | Michael Bush slowing down

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:38:26 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush averaged 115.3 yards per game in his first four games as the primary back after RB Darren McFadden's (foot) injury. Bush's production has dipped dramatically the past three games, however. He averaged 55 yards in those games, with an average of five fewer carries than the previous four contests. Head coach Hue Jackson dismissed the prospect of Bush wearing down, even though Bush already has 38 more rushes than he did in any of his first four seasons. "When people know that's who you're lining up back there, you design ways to make sure you get him slowed down," Jackson said.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ANG Newspapers - Steve Corkran

Raiders | Michael Bush totals 97 yards, score

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:36:51 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush carried 23 times for 78 yards and a touchdown in the Week 13 game against the Green Bay Packers. He also added three receptions for 19 yards. The 97 total yards from scrimmage were his most since Week 11.

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Raiders | Michael Bush to see bulk of carries

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:38:26 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush will receive the majority of carries again in Week 14 with RB Darren McFadden (foot) unlikely to play. RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring) also did not practice Thursday, Dec. 8.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ANG Newspapers - Steve Corkran

Raiders | Michael Bush struggled with blitzes in Week 13

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:52:10 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush said he struggled with picking up blitzes against the Miami Dolphins during a Week 13 loss. "I think I had a bad game," Bush said. He noted he was late getting to his assignments and he needs to do better in order to keep QB Carson Palmer healthy.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Vittorio Tafur

Raiders | Michael Bush held in check

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:00:37 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush rushed for 18 yards on 10 carries against the Miami Dolphins in Week 13.

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Raiders | Michael Bush receiving heavy workload

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:25:21 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush has received a heavy workload in the absence of RB Darren McFadden (foot). After carrying the football 30 times in Week 10 and Week 11, Bush was on the field for 68 of the 71 snaps on offense in Week 12.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Vittorio Tafur

Raiders | Michael Bush totals 93 yards, TD

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:40:39 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush carried 24 times for 69 yards and a touchdown in the Week 12 game against the Chicago Bears. Bush also added four receptions for 24 yards. Bush has a rushing score in three straight games, and a touchdown in four games in a row.

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Raiders | Michael Bush in line for another busy week?

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:30:11 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush has carried 30 times in each of his past two games, and he might see another huge workload in Week 12 with RB Darren McFadden (foot) still uncertain, and RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring) nursing an injury. "That'd be 90 in three games. That's pretty good," head coach Hue Jackson said Monday, Nov. 21. Jackson said Bush didn't appear to be showing any signs of strain under the load. Bush is just 15 rushing yards shy of the team lead behind the injured McFadden.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ANG Newspapers - Jerry McDonald

Raiders | Michael Bush gets into end zone

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:17:33 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush rushed for 109 yards and one touchdown on 30 carries against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11.

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Raiders | Michael Bush relishing opportunity

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:15:07 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush has rushed for 352 yards and added 130 yards receiving during RB Darren McFadden's (foot) absence. Bush said he has no problem carrying the load at running back. "It's cool getting the ball," Bush said, "but it's what I'm supposed to do. Running the ball. Like I told the coach, 'Just feed the stud,' I told him that last week. 'Give me the ball and let's see what we can do.'"

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: ANG Newspapers - Steve Corkran

Raiders | Darren McFadden unlikely to play

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:49:43 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is unlikely to play in Week 11 against the Minnesota Vikings after missing practice Wednesday, Nov. 16. McFadden will likely have to practice Thursday, Nov. 17, to have a shot at returning. RBs Michael Bush and Taiwan Jones are expected to share the load for the fourth straight game.

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Raiders | Teammates impressed with Carson Palmer's leadership

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:51:35 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush said the team communicates better since the arrival of QB Carson Palmer than in the past. Bush added Palmer brings a lot of leadership to the position. "The communication got better when he first stepped into the building," Bush said of Palmer. "He was talking to everybody, asking questions, just getting to know people, being a leader, being a quarterback."

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Gwen Knapp

Raiders | Michael Bush produces in run, pass game

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:40:59 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush rushed for 157 yards and one touchdown on 30 carries against the San Diego Chargers in Week 10. He also caught three passes for 85 yards in the game.

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Raiders | Darren McFadden out

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:52:35 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) will miss his third straight game in Week 10 against the San Diego Chargers Thursday, Nov. 10. The Raiders will again use RBs Michael Bush and Taiwan Jones in place of McFadden.

Fantasy Tip: Bush has shown that he is a very capable fill-in rusher with McFadden sidelined; Bush ran for 96 yards on 19 carries in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos and also added 33 yards and a touchdown on two catches. Bush makes for an excellent flex play this week against the San Diego Chargers on Thursday, and is even an acceptable RB2 in deep enough leagues. Jones didn't see enough work in Week 9 to be considered for your starting lineup.

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Raiders | Michael Bush carries mail in Week 9

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:58:21 -0800

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush carried 19 times for 96 yards in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos. He also added two receptions for 33 yards and a score. Bush was making the start with RB Darren McFadden (foot) still sidelined by injury.

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Raiders | Michael Bush expected to start in Week 9

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:50:45 -0700

Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush is expected to make the start in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos, and rookie RB Taiwan Jones is expected to see some carries as well. The duo will see the most work with RB Darren McFadden (foot) ruled out.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: CSNBayArea.com - Paul Gutierrez

Raiders | Darren McFadden absent

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:13:59 -0700

Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) is sitting out of practice Friday, Nov. 4, and there is little chance of him playing against the Denver Broncos in Week 9. RB Michael Bush is expected to start in his place.

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