The Next Starting RB in Miami...Michael Bush?
by raysfaninminnesota on Jan 5, 2011 12:35 AM EST
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There are flashier names (DeAngelo Williams, Ahmad Bradshaw) who have the speed and big-play ability Miami covets, but there is another running back who could be the next Michael Turner. If you remember, Turner was the backup to LT in San Diego three seasons ago, and was considered one of the top back-up RB, and next-in-line players. Atlanta invested in him and the rest is history. Oakland's Michael Bush could be the same situation.
Like Turner, Bush is very compact (6'1 245 compared to Turner's 5'11, 244), and has the size to be a feature back. He's your classic between-the-tackles runner, who offers play-catching ability, and can make big gains. With all the potential running backs out there, it'll help keep the market down, but Bush is an under-the-radar type, and at only 26 years old, with very little tread used (376 career carries), he offers a lot of intrigue.
Give me a Orton, Bush, Mankins off-season and I think we have ourselves a playoff contender.
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If we can create an O line with an one yard push, you are dead one right!
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I don't know what will happen with the CBA...
…but I think he’ll be a restricted free agent.
Roberto Wallace is the next Miles Austin. That means it will be at least two more seasons before he's a game changer
Matty is a robot and does not sleep.
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Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
Question....isn't Vincent Jackson available?
I imagine he’ll never want to play with the Chargers after how they played hard ball with him. I’m pretty interested to see how Kory Sheets plays out this next year as our O line needs to be repaired. Plus, Orton may work for a little while but sadly once defenses key in on him, he’s useless. Every year Denver started out hot but then sucked down the stretch because they figured out his progressions pretty easily. I’d like to give Thigpen the ability to fight for the job.
by Phin-Phan-Phorever on Jan 5, 2011 3:20 AM EST reply actions
I'd go with Deangelo Williams and resigning Ronnie
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by Carl Johnson a.k.a CJ on Jan 5, 2011 8:06 AM EST reply actions
we don't need big name RB's...a lot of teams get it done with fill ins like the redskins have all year long...
we need big effective lineman!…that must be our first order of business…need to be able to run the ball and take the pressure off whoever will be under center
Williams has big play ability
"Football is a game played with arms, legs and shoulders but mostly from the neck up"
Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.
Sharks are as tough as those football fans who take their shirts off during games in Chicago in January, only more intelligent.
People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society.
by Carl Johnson a.k.a CJ on Jan 5, 2011 9:15 AM EST up reply actions
also, the ability to get injured...
unfortunately :-(
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I like to go to zone blocking scheme nxt year.
I don’t know what it is with Ronnie. Was it the knee, the foot…he was straight up slow to the hole. I know there wasn’t any holes to run through…but at least Ricky ran up the back of Incognito and pushed for 3 – 4. Ronnie would hit the hole standing straight up and get nothing….time and time again. The kid is a bust…never had break away speed. If it wasn’t for the WC he shoulda been cut last year.
by Phins4life2334 on Jan 5, 2011 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
ROFL..............Ronnie relies on vision, and patience, Ricky on the other hand just takes it and goes, and accept what he's given
"Football is a game played with arms, legs and shoulders but mostly from the neck up"
Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.
Sharks are as tough as those football fans who take their shirts off during games in Chicago in January, only more intelligent.
People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society.
by Carl Johnson a.k.a CJ on Jan 7, 2011 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
If by patience and vision, you mean dancing around on an open hole until it collapses, then sure
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interesting
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I have my Ninja's hunting for Henning as we speak. The official KS-22 clan leader.
Give me any name
are a lot of good name (some very know.. some under the radar) in RB at FA…
but one thing its true… the O-Line need a lot of improvment, this year was to irregular, and Long play injured almost all season…
Im focus FA in get solid player to improve O-Line, and get via Draft the Future RB and QB… but gona see ehats happend… this will be 4 laaaaaaaaaarge months until the draft…and first need to see whats happend with the HC and OC novel…
I'd rather have the other Bush, Reggie Bush. He offers what our team lacks most, speed and big play ability.
Michael Bush is just a younger Ronnie Brown. I’d rather bring back Ronnie, who’ll cost less than Bush and offer about the same production, and pair him up with a speed back.
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by JP 23 on Jan 5, 2011 10:55 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I like bush....
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screw george bush
o you mean mike bush yeah he is a thumper bring him in
here kitty kitty kitty BANG!
LOL Politics aside having met him a few times before he was the president hes a nice
guy and knows his baseball.
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
LOL Yeah I was not talking politics for sure. Only from having some one on one
conversations with him back when I worked for the Rangers and he was a part owner.
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
Who doesnt?
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
Is the jury still out on Nicky?
"Chuck Norris frequently donates blood to the Red Cross. Just never his own."
"Koa Misi -- the A.J. Duhe of this decade!"
"Let's kick their ass and get the hell out of here!" -- General George Armstrong Custer
Hes on trial?
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
Deciding if he'd rather do bush or dukakis....
"Chuck Norris frequently donates blood to the Red Cross. Just never his own."
"Koa Misi -- the A.J. Duhe of this decade!"
"Let's kick their ass and get the hell out of here!" -- General George Armstrong Custer
LOL He wont even know who Dukakis is.
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
he had that broken ankle that caused him to fall in the draft
but seems to gotten over the injury bug
here kitty kitty kitty BANG!
broken leg not ankle lol
"Football is a game played with arms, legs and shoulders but mostly from the neck up"
Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.
Sharks are as tough as those football fans who take their shirts off during games in Chicago in January, only more intelligent.
People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society.
by Carl Johnson a.k.a CJ on Jan 10, 2011 8:45 AM EST up reply actions
I still like Darren Sproles
He signed a one year contract last year. I say keep Ronnie give Hilliard a chance to show what he can do, and mix in Sproles. You talk about a playmaker. That would also be a HUGE upgrade in returns.
I would bust a seam if we got Sproles.
I wonder what kind of contract he would want though.
Marino is a living legend.
Driver of the draft almost all offensive players bandwagon.
by firearchdruid on Jan 5, 2011 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
Think he got about $7 mil last year.
Not sure the Dolphins would be willing to spend that.
I also think Bush would be great. When Mc Fadden was hurt, Bush always seemed to put up big numbers
by dolfanfromcali on Jan 5, 2011 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah thats probably too expensive.
We will probably just end up drafting someone fast in the 5th or 6th round.
Either way for gods sake I just want some speed on our offense.
Marino is a living legend.
Driver of the draft almost all offensive players bandwagon.
by firearchdruid on Jan 5, 2011 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Unless they lower the CBA requirement for FA eligibility to 3 years.
Michael Bush will be a RFA and will probably receive at least a 2nd round tender.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
Yeah who the hell knows whats going to happen.
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
If he's available, he'd be a great option
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"Football is a game played with arms, legs and shoulders but mostly from the neck up"
Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.
Sharks are as tough as those football fans who take their shirts off during games in Chicago in January, only more intelligent.
People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society.
by Carl Johnson a.k.a CJ on Jan 7, 2011 6:07 PM EST reply actions
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