Reggie Bush/Pierre Thomas Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Nov 3, 2010

Pierre Thomas - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Pierre Thomas (ankle) missed Saints practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Thomas is unlikely to play in Week 9 and has no timetable for return.
Nov. 3 - 2:44 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 8, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Saints coach Sean Payton said Monday that Reggie Bush (fibula) is doing well and is close to returning.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Saints have been eying Week 11 as Bush's return date, and it seems like they will in fact get him back following the bye week. With Chris Ivory (shoulder) now possibly sidelined for a bit and Pierre Thomas' return date still up in the air, Bush could receive a significant workload right away.
Nov. 8 - 1:11 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 8, 2010

Pierre Thomas - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Saints coach Sean Payton said Pierre Thomas (ankle) is doing well and will return to practice soon.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Thomas' progress has been stalled, so this is good news. The Saints have a Week 10 bye, so we'll see if "soon" means Thomas will try to practice next week and possibly return in Week 11. Stay tuned.
Nov. 8 - 1:07 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 9, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Reggie Bush (fibula) believes he's "more than prepared" for a Week 11 return with an extra week to practice during the Saints' bye.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Just trying to do everything I can to get back on the field but I feel really good, I feel like I'll be more than 100 percent," said Bush. "This bye week has come at a perfect time." It seems unlikely that Bush will receive more than a dozen or so touches right off the bat even if Pierre Thomas is unable to return from his ankle injury in Week 11.
Nov. 9 - 6:22 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 17, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Reggie Bush will suit up in Week 11 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Reggie Bush - RB - NO - Nov. 17 - 11:36 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Reggie Bush (fibula) fully expects to play Sunday against the Seahawks.
The writing had been on the wall, but it sounds like we can go ahead and set this in stone. Bush has missed the last seven games with a broken fibula but will look to provide a jolt to a running back corps that's been decimated by injuries. However, we wouldn't expect a full complement of touches right away even with Pierre Thomas likely out again this week.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 17, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Pierre Thomas still a few weeks away </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas - RB - NO - Nov. 17 - 12:15 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports that Pierre Thomas (ankle) could be sidelined a few more weeks.
Thomas has reportedly returned to practice, but it sounds like he's not doing much. The Saints will get Reggie Bush back this week, but with Thomas and Chris Ivory still out, the running back corps is still in shambles. It sounds like Thomas is taking baby steps and will avoid injured reserve, but his recovery has been painfully slow.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 18, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Payton: Pierre Thomas has 'turned a corner' </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Pierre Thomas - RB - NO - Nov. 18 - 3:14 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Sean Payton expressed optimism for the first time on Pierre Thomas' ankle, suggesting that "we've turned a corner."
Thomas was officially a non-participant once again for Thursday's practice. He's been in full pads and taking part via individual drills, though he's not been included in team drills or full-speed activities. Thomas won't play against the Seahawks, but he's made encouraging progress in the past week and a half. There's a chance that he'll play next week.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
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HacheMan · Nov 18, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Reggie Bush (fibula) was limited again in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bush is set to see his first game action in two months, but we wouldn't expect a heavy workload just because Pierre Thomas (ankle) remains out. Bush is only a flex option in PPR leagues this week.
Nov. 18 - 3:08 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 21, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Payton: Reggie Bush will be game-day decision </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Reggie Bush - RB - NO - Nov. 20 - 1:09 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Reggie Bush (leg) is expected to be a game-day decision, as the coaching staff will evaluate him in pre-game workouts on Sunday.
Per coach Sean Payton, Bush will be "all in" should he play and would also return punts. Payton added that he thinks "there's a good chance that (Bush playing) happens." Beat writer Jeff Duncan's gut feeling is that Bush will be a go, and owners would be trusting their own should they play Bush, given that the Saints play at 4:05ET. Bush is a flex option only in PPR leagues.
Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 21, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

www.therx.ws </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>According to FOXSports' John Czarnecki, Saints RB Reggie Bush is likely to miss Sunday's Week 11 game against Seattle.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>This is just Czarnecki's opinion, but it's looking like Bush will be a true game-time decision. Owners that have other options going during the second slate of games will have an opportunity to switch Bush into their lineup if he's active, but those without other options would be hard pressed to start Bush. He's a flex option in PPR leagues if you have the luxury of being able to swap him in.
Nov. 21 - 8:27 a.m. ET </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

HacheMan · Nov 21, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints According to FOXSports' John Czarnecki, Saints RB Reggie Bush is likely to miss Sunday's Week 11 game against Seattle.
This is just Czarnecki's opinion, but it's looking like Bush will be a true game-time decision. Owners that have other options going during the second slate of games will have an opportunity to switch Bush into their lineup if he's active, but those without other options would be hard pressed to start Bush. He's a flex option in PPR leagues if you have the luxury of being able to swap him in. November 21 - 8:27 a.m. ET
Source: FOXSports.com

HacheMan · Nov 21, 2010

Pierre Thomas - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Pierre Thomas actually has a torn tendon in his left ankle, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>This explains what has taken Thomas so long to get back in action. Thomas probably should have had surgery to repair the tendon, but that window has passed now. Schefter says Thomas is hoping to play on Thanksgiving against the Cowboys, but previous reports have him targeting Week 13 instead. Thomas remains a bench stash in fantasy. The unimpressive play of the Saints' backfield in his absence leaves a big opportunity late in the year.
Nov. 21 - 11:30 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 23, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Sean Payton indicated Tuesday that he feels "pretty good" about Reggie Bush's (leg) chances of playing Thursday at Dallas.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"He's moving around and he continues to get better," added Payton. Bush practiced in a limited fashion on Tuesday and is expected to finally return to game action this week.
Nov. 23 - 2:53 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 23, 2010

Pierre Thomas - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Pierre Thomas (ankle) was held out of practice Tuesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The New Orleans Times-Picayune's Jeff Duncan "can only assume" there's been a setback since Thomas put in a limited practice Monday. Coach Sean Payton was unforthcoming with an update, saying only, "We'll just continue to monitor where he's at. But he didn't take any team reps." Thomas isn't going to play this week.
Nov. 23 - 2:19 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 24, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Reggie Bush (leg, questionable) was noncommittal Wednesday when asked about his status for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bush "feels good," but wouldn't predict his playing status after being deactivated against his will in Week 11. Coach Sean Payton also declined to speculate. Either these or bad signs, or the Saints are just trying to be coy. We won't know Bush's official availability until 3:00ET Thursday.
Nov. 24 - 3:27 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 24, 2010

Pierre Thomas - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Pierre Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out for Thanksgiving.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Thomas did not practice work the rest of the week after participating on a limited basis Monday. New Orleans beat writers are worried about yet another setback. Ladell Betts (head/neck) is also listed as out. Reggie Bush figures to be the team's passing-down back with Chris Ivory hogging early-down work against the Cowboys. Bush and Ivory are risky flex/low-end RB2 plays.
Nov. 24 - 2:58 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 25, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>According to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, Reggie Bush (leg, questionable) will play Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Florio notes that it's possible Bush could experience a setback in warmups, but as of now, he's in line to play his first game since Week 2. He also adds that Bush should be at 100 percent and "fully involved in the game." That likely means somewhere around 10+ touches. His return hurts the value of Chris Ivory, though Ivory should receive more carries than Bush and will be the goal-line back.
Nov. 25 - 10:34 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 1, 2010

Pierre Thomas - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Pierre Thomas told reporters after Wednesday's limited practice that his ankle is "90 percent" healthy.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Thomas also insisted that he was not actually limited in any way during the workout, even fielding some kickoffs and working with both the first- and scout-team offenses. "Either I'm gonna play or I might hold out," Thomas said of his Week 13 status. "But strongly I think I'm going in the right direction and I might be suiting up. So I'm happy about that."
Dec. 1 - 6:19 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 2, 2010

Reggie Bush - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Sean Payton confirmed Thursday that Reggie Bush's role will grow as he proves that he's back to full strength.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bush fumbled on a punt return against the Cowboys last week. He replaced Lance Moore, who had trouble with the lights in Cowboys Stadium. Expect Bush to be used more in the passing game this week, but he may not be ready to replace Moore on punt returns.
Dec. 2 - 3:16 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 2, 2010

Pierre Thomas - RB - Saints </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Pierre Thomas (ankle) was limited again in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Thomas puts his health at "90 percent" this week, and coach Sean Payton expects him to be a game-time call on Sunday. All of the signs suggest he will return this week, but he's not going to be handed the feature back role in his first game back. He'll have to earn it by outplaying Chris Ivory.
Dec. 2 - 2:37 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: New Orleans Saints on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>