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Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:11:00 -0800
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush scored five touchdowns on 11 goal-to-go carries this season. Bush has scored 22 career touchdowns on 68 such carries.
Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:14:34 -0800
The Chicago Bears are expected to place RB Michael Bush (ribs) on the Injured Reserve list, which will end his season.
Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:42:02 -0800
The Chicago Bears are considering putting RB Michael Bush (ribs) on Injured Reserve.
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:00:16 -0800
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush (ribs), LB Geno Hayes (knee) and DT Matt Toeaina (knee) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are questionable for Week 15.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:30:57 -0800
Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion), RB Michael Bush (ribs), CB Tim Jennings (shoulder), DE Shea McClellin (knee), DT Henry Melton (chest) and LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:29:26 -0800
Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion), LB Lance Briggs (knee, hip), RB Michael Bush (ribs), TE Kellen Davis (knee), LB Geno Hayes (knee), CB Tim Jennings (shoulder), DE Shea McClellin (knee), DT Henry Melton (chest), OT Jonathan Scott (shoulder) and LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. However, the Bears did not actually practice, so the practice report is an estimation.
Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:03:31 -0800
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush (ribs) was limited to just two plays in the team's Week 14 game.
Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:23:38 -0800
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush (ribs), DT Stephen Paea (foot) and OG Chris Spencer (knee) were limited Friday, Dec. 7, and are questionable for Week 14.
Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:24:59 -0800
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush (ribs) and CB Tim Jennings (shoulder) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 6.
Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:05:00 -0800
Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion), RB Michael Bush (ribs), CB Tim Jennings (shoulder) and DT Stephen Paea (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.
Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:22:09 -0800
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (ankle) received 48 snaps at running back compared to just 13 for RB Michael Bush in Week 13.
Sun, 25 Nov 2012 13:50:30 -0800
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12.
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:48:03 -0800
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush had five carries for just nine yards in Week 11 against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Nov. 19. He was able to shake loose for an 18-yard gain on his only reception.
Mon, 05 Nov 2012 07:56:32 -0800
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte was on the field for 35 plays (51 percent) in Week 9, while RB Michael Bush was on for 21 plays (30 percent) and RB Armando Allen for 13 plays (19 percent).
Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:08:59 -0700
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte was on the field for 50 plays (91 percent) in the team's Week 8 game, while RB Michael Bush received just 5 snaps.
Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:20:36 -0700
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush carried 10 times for just 29 yards in the Week 4 game Monday, Oct. 1, against the Dallas Cowboys, and he added one catch for eight yards.
Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:49:02 -0700
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (ankle) is a game-time decision for Week 4; however, even if Forte is in uniform, RB Michael Bush (shoulder) will likely receive a bigger workload in the game than might be the case once Forte is 100 percent.
Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:07:49 -0700
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush (shoulder) is dealing with an AC joint injury in his shoulder, and the team is unsure about his practice status this week.
Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:34:24 -0700
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said the team is "hopeful" RB Matt Forte (ankle) will play in the team's Week 4 game Monday, Oct. 1. "He made a lot of progress last week, and we have an extra day also so that should help," Smith said. "We're just hopeful that he'll be able to go. If not, our running backs, not only Michael Bush, but Kahlil Bell and Armando Allen all did a good job. But we hope we'll get our stud running back back."
Sat, 22 Sep 2012 09:06:36 -0700
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush is currently the team's starting running back in place of RB Matt Forte (ankle), and he is hoping to prove critics that he is a capable every-down back. "Hopefully, I can get people to get that knock off me about not being an every-down back," Bush said. "I can't please everybody. It's a business. It is what it is."
Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:32:16 -0700
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said RB Matt Forte (ankle) won't be on the field when the team resumes practice Wednesday, Sept. 19, but Forte wasn't wearing an ankle brace or a walking boot Monday, Sept. 17, and didn't look to be in noticeable pain when jogging. "He looked pretty good today," Smith said. "We're not ruling him out of anything just yet. He has a long way to go. I don't want you to start thinking he'll be out there practicing tomorrow; he's not. But we're making progress." RB Michael Bush will receive the start in Week 3 against the St. Louis Rams if Forte can't go.
Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:01:00 -0700
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (ankle) never returned to the team's Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers due to an ankle injury. He went into the locker room for X-rays during the game and didn't return. He finished the game with seven rushing attempts for 31 yards and had a team-high four receptions for 49 yards during the game before his departure. Michael Bush replaced him the rest of the game. Forte's status for Week 3 is unknown at this time.
Fantasy Tip: This situation will have to be watched closely, but Forte has a little extra time to heal before the team's next game. If he cannot play, Bush would serve as the team's No. 1 back and see an increased role along with a higher fantasy value. Stay tuned.
Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:45:24 -0700
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte did not appear pleased following Week 1 about losing goal-line carries to RB Michael Bush. Bush scored two one-yard touchdowns in the game. "It's been happening my whole career here, so I don't know," Forte said when asked about not finishing drives. "That's the coordinator's call." Forte had eight more touches than Bush, who had 12 carries for 42 yards and no receptions.
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:14:19 -0700
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush said offensive coordinator Mike Tice told him this offseason that he wants Bush and RB Matt Forte to rush for at least 1,000 yards each this season.
Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:01:45 -0700
The Chicago Bears plan to use RB Michael Bush for a bulk of the work around the goal line. Bush lined up in goal-line drills early last week, and offensive coordinator Mike Tice and running backs coach Tim Spencer confirmed that's the plan.
Sat, 28 Jul 2012 07:15:05 -0700
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush does not sound like a player who is thrilled with his role as a short-yardage back. When asked if he dislikes that role, he said, "No one likes to be a battering ram. It just happens that way." Bush would prefer to be a back who does it all.
Mon, 28 May 2012 12:03:42 -0700
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush has been working with the first-team offense during organized team activities because franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte has not been present.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:26:59 -0700
Free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders) is scheduled to visit the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, March 20.
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.
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.
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:18:29 -0700
Free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders) is visiting the Cincinnati Bengals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
