ReutersDolphins running back Reggie Bush isn’t going to meet his goal of leading the league in rushing this season and it doesn’t look like he’ll realize his goal of landing a new long-term deal with the Dolphins either.
There haven’t been any talks about a new deal so far this season, raising the likelihood that Bush is playing his final games with Miami. Bush admitted that his uncertain future has been on his mind of late.
“It’s getting pretty late. It’s getting pretty late,” Bush said, via Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald. “It’s a little uneasy and unsure, but at the same time, exciting, because you know there are opportunities out there. I’d love to stay here, but part of me says, ‘well, there’s nothing been on the table quite yet.’ I’m remaining optimistic.”
Bush has 791 rushing yards and 227 receiving yards this season, putting him on pace for similar numbers than he had in 2011 for the Dolphins. He wants to be the clear-cut feature back for a winning team and said that those things are more important to him than money, although that might not make it any easier for him to find the gig he desires in a league that has fewer teams running their offenses that way.
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i think he could take some of that work load off of percy harvin, and help preserve him throughout the season.
He sure would be a nice change of pace from alfred morris. Imagine bush and rg3 in that offense
I think it would impress a team if he was willing to go back to [also] returning punts and kick-offs. Some of his most exciting plays on New Orleans were on punts.
I’m a Rams fan, but imagine how scary he’d be in a Patriots uniform? He’d fit the Kevin Faulk position the Patriots have missed so perfectly. Can also return punts, which would allow them to let Welker walk if they are truly going down that route.
Id take him in gb if the price is right.
All signs of him being a Jet are there. Getting old, was a dolphin and has “big name” value for a headline that Woody loves
Dump Felix Jones (FA) and Tanner, get Bush to pair up with Murray, with Dunbar as 3rd back. Bush would get plenty of carries, mostly if Murray is injured, as well as splitting carries and he would be the new dynamic punt and KR off returner that they have needed for years. Harris has been good at PR – but Bush would bring it to another level and Harris could concentrate on being #3 WR. I think he would play great on the field surface at Texas Stadium as well.
He’d be a perfect change of pace back in Detroit, with Leshoure. I think he could fill that role they were expecting Best to fill.
He would be a great fit on many teams if he is willing to swallow his pride and admit he’s not an every-down back
Reggie is good, but not the play maker he was his first 2 seasons. Factor in his age and injury history, it’ll be tough to get a big money contract from anyone. He’s worth 4 mil a year tops (Darren Sproles money)
They Dolphins should have tried to unload him on Green Bay earlier this year when Reggie was inexplicably playing well and the Packers were desperate for bodies. Now they will just cut him and get nothing in return. Well done, Mr. Ireland, well done.
Keep Reggie but dump Thomas he’s the one that hasn’t lived up to his potential
The question for the dolphins is, ” what college player is the big stud at LEFT TACKEL??? “
Reggie Bush is garbage.
Jeff Ireland is a fool if he doesn’t try to re-resign Reggie.
Welcome to the Jungle!! Bengal Nation would welcome him with open arms!! We need someone to compliment the Law Firm and B Scott is a FA and isn’t the player we hoped for…
HAHAHA oh man these responses are funny. He says one little blurb and here we have fans from the Redskins, Jets, Rams, Vikings already claiming him.
Who else wants a shot at the Reggster??
If the demand for him in free agency is mediocre, I think the Packers give this guy a look.
i can see him with the patriots or even the chargers
Welcome to Atlanta Reggie!
Rams fan is pitching the Patriots, not the Rams. I think the Rams are set.
Jets fan saying NO to Reggie. Just another version of Shonn Greene, we need to get younger at RB position.
I never thought I’d say this, but Reggie Bush is more of an every-down back than he is some gadget player that lines up all over the place. I didn’t realize that until the last half of last season when the Dolphins started feeding him 20+ carries a game. It was like watching a different player. You could actually see him get into a rhythm, which obviously isn’t going to happen for him if he gets 10-12 carries and lines up in different spots on the field.
That said, he’s assuredly done in Miami. They have too many important pieces (Long, Starks) hitting free agency at the same time and too many needs (WR, OL, CB, S) that will require them to have the flexibility to spend a little.
packers should jump on it
Sherman’s playcalling was terrible. Should have designed screens and passes in the open to Reggie.
Tried running him inside all game when he would have been much more dangerous in open spaces.
Reggie Bush to the49ers.
In any other offense, Bush would have over 1000 yards right now. God forbid if he winds up in New England, there would be no stopping the Pats.
I suggest signing Bush and running him until he breaks or until he breaks the goal that he thinks he can achieve.
LA Chargers. The Bolts haven’t been the same since Sproles left, and they could get Bush cheap enough to compliment Ryan Matthews.
Miami isn’t negotiating with any of their free agents right now. It’s pretty standard for them to wait until the season is over. Doesn’t mean anything.
Give Peyton another back!
He’s a perfect fit for GB. I mean come on… They’re using Alex green. Same style, waaaaay more explosive.
he’s not going anywhere…..