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Running Back Rank: #37
Overall: #110
Bush got his chance to start much of last season because of injury to Darren McFadden and enjoyed his best season of his career. He proved he could be a legit starter in the NFL. Bush finished with 1,395 total yards and eight touchdowns. Bush had two 100-yard games and topped 100 total yards five times. He did have a few stinker games, though, averaged less than three yards per carry five times. Bush has done well finding the end zone, scoring eight times each of the last two seasons. The concern for Bush is his role. He should be the top backup to Matt Forte, which will limit his work some. The Bears claim they will use more of a timeshare at running back but you should expect Forte to get more work than Bush. The good news for Bush is he could be the goal-line and short-yardage option for the Bears. Bush is a big, athletic back with speed. Injuries have dogged him some throughout his career, but he has been able to stay healthy the past few seasons. Bush also does pretty well as a receiver considering his size. He had a career-high 37 receptions last season.
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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 back for fantasy teams. He can get you 900 total yards and eight or so touchdowns, giving him some value for a few spot starts. He is an injury away from being a legit No. 2 fantasy back. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
| Fantasy Impact: Bush doesn't help his fantasy value with this move. Matt Forte is the back that will get most of the work but Bush could get the goal-line carries, which will hurt Forte's fantasy value. |
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| Free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders) is scheduled to visit the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, March 20. |
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| Free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders) is scheduled to visit the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, March 19. |
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| The Chicago Bears are scheduled to meet with free-agent RB Michael Bush (Raiders) Wednesday, March 14. |
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| 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. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not sure about the fit here with the Cardinals having two talented backs on the roster - Beanie Wells and Ryan Williams. |
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| 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. |
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| The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to pursue Oakland Raiders impending free-agent RB Michael Bush this offseason. |
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Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings.
Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings.
Injury Concern.
Sleeper.