Reggie Bush Fantasy News 2011-2012

HacheMan · Aug 20, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bush featured with 81 yards in Dolphins debut </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Reggie Bush - RB - MIA - Aug. 19 - 8:45 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Reggie Bush ran for 48 yards on eight carries and caught two passes for 33 yards in his Dolphins preseason debut Friday.
Bush started, and gave Miami a spark at the position they've lacked since Ronnie Brown's prime. The ten touches in under two quarters indicate featuring Bush is indeed part of the design under new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Bush looked quick and exploded through lanes, even running hard inside the tackles. We doubt he'll hold up on a heavy workload, but the team is giving him every opportunity. It's worth noting Bush was removed inside the five-yard line for Daniel Thomas. Thomas was stuffed twice before Lex Hilliard came on and executed. Bush will open the season as the Dolphins' starter, but won't get goal-line work.
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HacheMan · Aug 30, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Sparano: Reggie Bush to get the most carries </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Reggie Bush - RB - MIA - Aug. 30 - 12:04 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>When asked about Reggie Bush Tuesday, coach Tony Sparano said, "I would think he's going to have the most touches and the most carries."
This is mere confirmation after Daniel Thomas face-planted in his rookie training camp. Bush is going to start and be the primary runner in the early part of the season. We're skeptical that he'll be able to sustain health and effectiveness in that role, but with 16-20 touches weekly Bush figures to be a PPR asset.
Source: Jeff Darlington on Twitter
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HacheMan · Sep 12, 2011

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>ESPN's Wendi Nix reports the Dolphins are targeting 20 touches for Reggie Bush against the Patriots on Monday Night Football.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's a huge total for a player that reached 20 touches just two times in the past three seasons, and not once since Week 3 in 2008. If Bush could come anywhere close to that kind of workload on a weekly basis, he would very much be a RB2 across all formats of fantasy. Of course, that would also require Bush to stay healthy, something that can't be expected for a player that's missed 16 games the past three years.
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HacheMan · Sep 13, 2011

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Tony Sparano confirmed Tuesday that he still plans to give Reggie Bush 20 touches per game going forward.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>And Chad Henne fantasy owners rejoice. As long as Bush remains the feature back, the Dolphins will lean heavily on the passing attack. As evidenced by Albert Haynesworth's one-armed tackle Monday night, Bush simply doesn't have the power to succeed between the tackles or at the goal-line. His fantasy value hinges on his work in the passing game.
Sep. 13 - 1:32 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Ben Volin on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 15, 2011

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Tony Sparano is aiming for a 70-30 backfield snap split between Reggie Bush and Daniel Thomas.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Game situation will play a hand as well, but Sparano is cognizant of the injury risk if Bush sees every carry but one -- as he did against the Patriots in Week 1. Thomas (hamstring) is expected to play this week after practicing fully the past two days, but he's not going to be rushed into a major role. For fantasy purposes, Thomas is merely a "handcuff" to Bush.
Sep. 15 - 5:09 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Miami Herald</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 15, 2011

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Broncos beat writer Lee Rasizer believes "it's going to take some major convincing" for Brandon Lloyd (groin), Knowshon Moreno (hamstring), and Champ Bailey (hamstring) to suit up against the Bengals this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>All three players were held out of practice again on Thursday, and we've yet to see a positive sign on their chances of playing. Eric Decker is set to start opposite Eddie Royal, with Matt Willis as the No. 3 receiver. Willis McGahee would take over at running back, with Lance Ball also being worked in.
Sep. 15 - 3:36 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: AOL.SportingNews.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 19, 2011

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Reggie Bush was diplomatic when asked about his decreased Week 2 workload.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"When my number is called, I look to make the most of my opportunities, and Daniel (Thomas) was running the ball really well," Bush said after receiving just six carries to Thomas' 18. Through two games, Bush is averaging 3.3 yards on 17 carries. For now, he's still the more desirable fantasy option than Thomas, but it's clear he's not going to achieve RB2 status in his new home.
Sep. 19 - 10:24 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Miami Herald</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 21, 2011

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Reggie Bush is practicing fully this week, but admitted Wednesday that he was "nagged" by a groin injury in the Dolphins' Week 2 loss.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>This may explain, at least partially, why Bush played only 25 downs against Houston. "I was able to push through it, and I felt pretty good today," said Bush. The Fins' backfield is still heading toward a committee with Daniel Thomas in the lead role. Bush will be a dicey fantasy play moving forward.
Sep. 21 - 5:26 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Palm Beach Post</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>