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5 Teams That Could Use Reggie Bush If Joe Philbin, Dolphins Aren't Interested

Jamal CollierNov 15, 2012

Reggie Bush has gone from legitimate NFL starting running back to part-time player in a matter of weeks. In his last three gamesโ€”all Miami Dolphins lossesโ€”he's totaled 24 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown in addition to five catches for 48 yards.

By comparison, he had 20 or more touches in three individual games this season.

If Miami isnโ€™t going to use him going forwardโ€”instead opting for other capable players at the running back position like Daniel Thomas and Lamar Millerโ€”someone else certainly will.ย 

Atlanta Falcons

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Atlanta Falcons starter Michael Turner averaged four or more yards per carry in just three games this season. Heโ€™s still getting double-digit carries weekly, but it seems as though his role will be diminishedโ€”or removedโ€”for the Falcons going forward.

Because Jacquizz Rodgers has carried the ball three or fewer times in five games this season, he may not be Atlantaโ€™s starter next year. The Falcons could use Bush in the starterโ€™s role in 2013 while Rodgers gets a handful of touches per game.

Denver Broncos

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Willis McGahee is 31 years old. He could do his Thomas Jones impression and be effective as a 32-year-old next season, but the Denver Broncos are probably looking for another running back. Former first-rounder Knowshon Moreno has eight carries this season.

Heโ€™s probably not it.

Rookie Ronnie Hillman has averaged just under four yards per carry on 37 attempts. Reggie Bush is still putting up 4.2 yards per carry with a rookie quarterback under center. He could do damage next to Peyton Manningโ€”especially considering the fact that he hasnโ€™t forgotten how to catch the football.

Detroit Lions

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The Detroit Lions still seem like theyโ€™re searching for a running back to complement their passing game. Mikel Leshoure looked like the guy after his first career gameโ€”30 total touches for 134 yards and a touchdownโ€”but he hasnโ€™t topped 18 touches in a game since.

Matthew Staffordย also throws the football to Joique Bell on a regular basis. Bush can fill both of those roles, making Detroitโ€™s usually pass-happy offense more unpredictable anytime heโ€™s on the field.

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Green Bay Packers

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Cedric Benson signed a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packersย in the offseason.ย This season, heโ€™s averaging 3.5 yards per carry and has missed as many games as heโ€™s played. In his relief, Alex Greenโ€™s 3.1 yards per carry isnโ€™t very impressive.

Reggie Bushโ€™s role in the Packersโ€™ offensive scheme would be similar to that which he could provide to the Denver Broncos: a legitimate rushing presence and a comfortable safety valve for Aaron Rodgers as a check-down target.

Oakland Raiders

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The Oakland Raiders need Darren McFadden insurance. The talented, dynamic playmaker has averaged better than 5.0 yards per carry in two of his five NFL seasons. However, he has missed at least three games every year.

When the Raiders had Michael Bush in 2011 and McFadden missed nine games, their offense was able toโ€”for the most partโ€”continue its business.

Bush had 977 yards and seven touchdowns on 256 carries last season. Reggie Bush could keep some of the wear-and-tear off McFadden and produce in a featured role should Run-DMC get hurt in 2013.

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