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Reggie Bush | Running Back

Team: Detroit Lions
Age / DOB:  (28) / 3/2/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 203
College: USC
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DetroitLions.com expects Reggie Bush to be a "situational" punt returner this season.
"Reggie will have a role," ST coordinator John Bonamego said. "Reggie (can return punts) and is willing to do it. That's more situational — we need one, let's put him back there and let's see if he can make something happen." For the sake of Bush's health, we'd prefer he didn't play special teams, but the idea of "situational" returning is understandable. Bush could be a game-breaker in critical situations. Jun 19 - 2:39 PM
Source: detroitlions.com

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Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan reiterated that Reggie Bush's role in Detroit will be "substantial."

During minicamp, Bush has lined up at running back, in the slot and gone in motion. The Lions have also implemented a handful of plays designed specifically for their free agent prize. If healthy, Bush is going to push for 80 catches and 200 carries as a featured player in the Lions' pass-happy offense.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Jun 13 - 9:19 AM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Reggie Bush has been part of the Lions' rotation on punt returns in OTAs.

Shortly after Bush's signing, coach Jim Schwartz said Bush would be an option on returns. Bush was an explosive return man in New Orleans, but hasn't been featured on special teams since 2010. Bush has proven more durable in recent seasons, but the Lions would be risking his health by using him on punts. We doubt the plan comes to pass in the regular season.
Source: MLive.com
May 22 - 7:25 PM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Reggie Bush believes the Lions' offense is a "lot like" the Saints'.

"It’s a lot of spread-open passing," Bush said. "Obviously we can attack downfield, and with the running game, a lot of screens, draws and stuff like that. Basically what I did in New Orleans." He's not off-base, and it's one of the reasons we believe coach Jim Schwartz was realistic when he predicted Bush could catch as many as 80 passes this season. He's going to be a PPR dynamo.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
May 17 - 10:35 AM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Lions coach Jim Schwartz believes Reggie Bush could catch as many as 80 passes in 2013.

That would have led all running backs in 2012, but we don't think it's an outrageous prediction. Lowly Joique Bell managed to catch 52 passes in the Lions' high-powered attack last season despite having zero previous career touches, and the Lions have said they'd like to utilize Bush the way he was with the Saints. Bush averaged 59 catches his five years in New Orleans despite missing 20 games. Bush is a legitimate threat to lead running backs in receptions this season, and has RB1 potential in PPR leagues.
Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter
Apr 9 - 8:08 PM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Coach Jim Schwartz says the Lions plan to use Reggie Bush as he was utilized by Sean Payton in New Orleans.

"Our plan for him is a little bit different than (the Dolphins used Bush), maybe going back to a little more the way he was used with the New Orleans Saints," said Schwartz. "We think he can have a greater impact on the game when we give him the ball on his terms -- on our terms -- rather than running the ball into hard-eight boxes." Bush averaged 59 receptions per year with the Saints. We'd also anticipate Bush flirting with 200 carries in Detroit.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mar 22 - 8:43 PM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

The Lions haven't ruled out using Reggie Bush on returns.

"He can change field position," coach Jim Schwartz said. "(How we use him will) shake out over the course of off-season and training camp and preseason games, but he’s certainly a guy that you want touching the football, and any way we can get him touching the football is going to be good for the Lions." Bush hasn't regularly returned punts since 2010. While it's a good idea in theory, it would further expose an ailment-prone player to injury. We doubt the Lions will take that chance with a back they want to anchor their rushing attack.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Mar 20 - 3:00 PM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Reggie Bush called playing for the Lions a "running back's dream."

"We watched the film and saw those safeties deep and those safeties rolling over, double-covering Calvin Johnson," Bush said. "It's a running back's dream." Bush was able to average 4.67 YPC in Miami over the last two seasons despite zero deep help. The biggest difference will be in the passing game, where the Lions use the short pass as an extension of their running attack. Jahvid Best was on pace to catch 73 passes in 2011 before another concussion derailed him.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Mar 14 - 8:37 AM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Lions agreed to terms with RB Reggie Bush, formerly of the Dolphins, on a four-year, $16 million contract.

One of the worst kept secrets of free agency is no more. Bush provides some desperately needed big-play ability to a running back corps that simply didn't threaten defenses last season. Yahoo's Jason Cole has reported the Lions are hoping to make Bush a "full-time," three-down back. That could be a dicey proposition for a player with Bush's injury history, but he'll undoubtedly lead the Lions' backfield in touches so long as he stays healthy. An elite pass-catching back joining the league's most pass-happy offense, Bush is going to have a monster PPR ceiling in 2013. We would call Bush the favorite to lead all NFL running backs in receptions this season.
Related: Dolphins
Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter
Mar 13 - 1:16 PM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on SportsCenter that the Lions are hoping to sign free agents Reggie Bush, Jason Jones, and Glover Quin on Wednesday.

Citing people around the league, Schefter reported that the Lions hope to make each of these moves "in one fell swoop," creating a free-agent splash. Detroit already locked up CB Chris Houston on Wednesday morning. Jones, Bush, and Quin are all at Lions headquarters visiting club officials and taking physicals.
Related: Lions
Mar 13 - 11:29 AM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Yahoo Sports' Jason Cole reports the Lions are offering free agent Reggie Bush an opportunity to be their "full-time" running back, starting over Mikel Leshoure.

The proposal makes Detroit all the more enticing for Bush, who still views himself as a starting running back. Bush was an every-down back in Miami the last two seasons, rushing 443 times for 2,072 yards (4.68 YPC) and 12 touchdowns. He was underutilized in the Dolphins' passing game, but that wouldn't be a problem on the historically pass-happy Lions. Bush's addition would obviously be bad news for Leshoure and Joique Bell's 2013 fantasy football outlooks.
Related: Lions
Source: Yahoo Sports
Mar 13 - 2:54 AM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Free agent Reggie Bush has visits scheduled with the Cardinals and Bengals if the Lions let him get out of town.

If the Lions really, really want Bush, he won't have a chance to make those visits and they'll lock him up at their club facility. Bush is currently in Detroit. His new contract is expected to average roughly $5 million per season.
Related: Lions, Cardinals, Bengals
Source: Jason Cole on Twitter
Mar 12 - 10:07 PM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Free agent Reggie Bush has scheduled a visit with the Lions, and is drawing interest from the Bengals in addition to the Cardinals.

Bush is hitting up Detroit first, which means there's a good chance he won't leave town. We fully expect Bush to end up signing with the Lions.
Related: Cardinals, Bengals, Lions
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 12 - 4:14 PM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Mike Jurecki of XTRA Phoenix confirms free agent Reggie Bush "isn't coming" to the Cardinals.

This one seems just about over. Bush is expected to sign with the Lions shortly after the official free-agency period opens at 4PM today. The Cardinals have seemingly turned all of their attention to free agent Rashard Mendenhall.
Related: Cardinals, Lions
Source: Mike Jurecki on Twitter
Mar 12 - 2:24 PM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Profootballtalk.com reports the Lions are the "likely winners" on free agent Reggie Bush.

Bush to Detroit has been perhaps the second worst-kept secret of free agency, behind only Mike Wallace to Miami. PFT's Mike Florio reports Bush would push Mikel Leshoure for the Lions' starting job, and the two would definitely work in tandem. If the Cardinals feel they've lost out on Bush, Bruce Arians' club could begin to put a full-court press on free agent Rashard Mendenhall.
Related: Lions, Cardinals
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mar 12 - 10:15 AM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Matthew Stafford
2Shaun Hill
3Kellen Moore
4Thaddeus Lewis
RB1Reggie Bush
2Mikel Leshoure
3Joique Bell
4Theo Riddick
5Steven Miller
GLB1Mikel Leshoure
2Reggie Bush
3RB1Reggie Bush
2Joique Bell
FB1Montell Owens
2Shaun Chapas
WR11Calvin Johnson
2Nate Burleson
3Mike Thomas
4Kris Durham
5Brian Robiskie
WR21Ryan Broyles
2Corey Fuller
3Patrick Edwards
4Micheal Spurlock
5Matt Willis
WR31Nate Burleson
TE1Brandon Pettigrew
2Tony Scheffler
3Michael Williams
4Matt Veldman
5Joseph Fauria
K1David Akers
2Havard Rugland