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Running Back Rank: #47
Overall: #180
Bush kind of took a backseat to Darren McFadden, who had a breakout year, but Bush also did some damage with his chances. He got some starts because of injury and a good amount of work in some other games. Bush had two 100-yard games and double-digit carries in six games. Bush set career highs in rushing attempts, yards and touchdowns. Bush has seen his production go up each season in the league. He seems to make plays whenever given the chance. Bush is a big, athletic back with speed. Injuries have dogged him some throughout his career, but he was able to stay healthy for most of the past few seasons. Bush also does pretty well as a receiver considering his size. He averaged 18 receptions per season for his career. He'll likely play a backup role again this season, getting double-digit carries on occasion.
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Bush has upside, but might have a hard time matching last season. He is more of a low-end No. 3 or No. 4 back for fantasy teams. He can get you 700 total yards and six or so touchdowns, giving him some value for a few spot starts. |
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| 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. |
| Fantasy Impact: Bush is great insurance for McFadden. He has played well in a starting role. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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. |
| Fantasy Impact: Bush has done well in a starting role, showing he can carry the load. |
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| Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is questionable for Week 16. |
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| Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 22. |
| Fantasy Impact: Bush will be fine for Week 16. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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