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Any update on Reggie Bush's status for MNF? (1 Viewer)
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ComebackKurt
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Published Thu Nov 20 2:21:56 p.m. CT 2008 (FFChamps) New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton told the media today he is more optimistic about running back Reggie Bush playing this week than he was last week.Analysis: Bush made it through practice today, albeit on a limited basis. We should know a lot more Friday.mijatra said:
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Deuce'sWild
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Just rest Reggie, Pierre can handle the load.
sho nuff
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Excuse me Mr. Hawk...you forgot to sign your post.
Per CBSSportsline:
New Orleans RB Reggie Bush (knee) was able to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday, reports the Monroe News-Star. Bush has missed the last three games but has finally been able to practice again and coach Sean Payton says he’s further along in his progress than he was at this point last week. Payton said Bush looked "pretty good" in practice.
(Updated 11/20/2008).
New Orleans RB Reggie Bush (knee) was able to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday, reports the Monroe News-Star. Bush has missed the last three games but has finally been able to practice again and coach Sean Payton says he’s further along in his progress than he was at this point last week. Payton said Bush looked "pretty good" in practice.
(Updated 11/20/2008).
steelcityman
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fast foward to Monday night, you have Thomas in the lineup, but Bush is reported to be starting. Do you make a last minute change or go with Thomas?
Andy Herron
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Posted this morning-
http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index.ssf?/...&thispage=1
Reggie Bush returned to the practice field on a limited basis Thursday, and the Saints are hoping he'll be back in action Monday night against Green Bay after missing the past month with a knee injury.
Bush, who had surgery Oct. 20 to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, looked faster and more fluid Thursday during the portion of individual drills that were open to the media than he did during his lone practice last Wednesday.
He was wearing a protective sleeve over the knee instead of the heavier brace he wore last week.
"It felt pretty good," said Bush, who said he felt some expected soreness and stiffness last week but thinks he'll be further along this week. "I'm just kind of getting back into the motions, the swing of things, and it felt good to finish a full practice. Definitely, I feel pretty confident, and we still have until Monday. I feel that's enough time to do all the little things I need to do to help me be 100 percent for Monday.
"I've just got to really work on just stretching it out as much as possible. Massages, little stuff like that is going to help me keep the flexibility and not allow it to get stiff."
http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index.ssf?/...&thispage=1
Reggie Bush returned to the practice field on a limited basis Thursday, and the Saints are hoping he'll be back in action Monday night against Green Bay after missing the past month with a knee injury.
Bush, who had surgery Oct. 20 to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, looked faster and more fluid Thursday during the portion of individual drills that were open to the media than he did during his lone practice last Wednesday.
He was wearing a protective sleeve over the knee instead of the heavier brace he wore last week.
"It felt pretty good," said Bush, who said he felt some expected soreness and stiffness last week but thinks he'll be further along this week. "I'm just kind of getting back into the motions, the swing of things, and it felt good to finish a full practice. Definitely, I feel pretty confident, and we still have until Monday. I feel that's enough time to do all the little things I need to do to help me be 100 percent for Monday.
"I've just got to really work on just stretching it out as much as possible. Massages, little stuff like that is going to help me keep the flexibility and not allow it to get stiff."
Deuce'sWild
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good for Brees, bad for Thomas.
You know why it gets stiff? Because it's swelling Mr. Dumass. You're not ready and both you and your coach know it.
Sabertooth
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Cenobite
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Kim K.?
KellysHeroes
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I would say he plays... w. Stecker IRd and Deuce struggling... they need Reggie and PT to step it up
gruecd
Footballguy
More hard hitting analysis in the shark pool.That would definitely do it for me. Back that thang up...
But seriously, if Bush is shelved and Duece is out. How high is PT's ceiling? Hoping they don't rush Reggie back. And I really hope i'm in line to have him rolling week 16 against the Lions!
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Jeff Pasquino
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The Packers run defense is their hole. Their secondary is very very good so teams would be wise to throw underneath or just run the ball. The loss of Cullen Jenkins has softened their defense up the middle and teams are running almost at will against them.I really don't understand why Forte didn't kill them last week - oh yeah, the Bears were WAY behind.More hard hitting analysis in the shark pool.That would definitely do it for me. Back that thang up...
That is helpful info. If the Saints backfield issue clears up a bit before Sunday I am seriuosly considering starting the Saints back over Chris Johnson this week.The Packers run defense is their hole. Their secondary is very very good so teams would be wise to throw underneath or just run the ball. The loss of Cullen Jenkins has softened their defense up the middle and teams are running almost at will against them.I really don't understand why Forte didn't kill them last week - oh yeah, the Bears were WAY behind.More hard hitting analysis in the shark pool.That would definitely do it for me. Back that thang up...
But seriously, if Bush is shelved and Duece is out. How high is PT's ceiling? Hoping they don't rush Reggie back. And I really hope i'm in line to have him rolling week 16 against the Lions!
Bush doesn't practice today (Friday). 
Saints | Bush questionable for Week 12
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:58:23 -0800
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 21. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 12 game.
Saints | Bush questionable for Week 12
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:58:23 -0800
Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 21. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 12 game.
PosterNutBag
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Bush doesn't practice today (Friday).Saints | Bush questionable for Week 12Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:58:23 -0800Larry Holder, of the Biloxi Sun-Herald, reports New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 21. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 12 game.
this sounds more promising, he wasnt scheduled to practice today, they practice tomorrow cause the game is on monday, have to wait and see what happens tomorrow
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VICK-tory
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Got this at draftsharks, they always pluck good info out of N.O. and several other teams, hope this helps.
Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) shed his knee brace Wednesday and practiced all week in non-contact drills. He missed Friday but Sean Payton said it was just rest, although he listed him as questionable. “He [Payton] said Friday was a planned day of rest since the Saints have extra time to prepare for this week's game,” reports the Times Picayune. “He said Bush did not suffer a setback after he practiced on Thursday.” We have a source who says Bush was “running around fine” on Thursday. Look for Bush to start on Monday night because if the 5-5 Saints lose to Green Bay their season is over.
http://www.draftsharks.com/
Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) shed his knee brace Wednesday and practiced all week in non-contact drills. He missed Friday but Sean Payton said it was just rest, although he listed him as questionable. “He [Payton] said Friday was a planned day of rest since the Saints have extra time to prepare for this week's game,” reports the Times Picayune. “He said Bush did not suffer a setback after he practiced on Thursday.” We have a source who says Bush was “running around fine” on Thursday. Look for Bush to start on Monday night because if the 5-5 Saints lose to Green Bay their season is over.
http://www.draftsharks.com/
WiDDoW_MaKeR
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Of course Bush could be very useful in the passing game against GB. However, when it comes to rushing the ball, I think that NO would be better served pounding Pierre Thomas and Deuce.
Jayrod
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My very worst fear is that they activate him for the game, run him out there a few times and don't really get him involved. Or even worse, he has a setback and they shut him down early in the game.
I'm lucky enough to have Lance Moore as an option if he's out, but if I didn't, I wouldn't be taking the risk (as long as there was a somewhat decent option available on Sunday).
I'm lucky enough to have Lance Moore as an option if he's out, but if I didn't, I wouldn't be taking the risk (as long as there was a somewhat decent option available on Sunday).
packersfan
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John Clayton also wrote in his injury updates today that he expects Bush to play.
Blackjacks
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That's my concern as well. I have to win out in my league to get in the playoffs and I have a good matchup with Jamal. I can just see it now, I sit Jamal for Bush and he comes out and gets about 5 touches and hits the bench for the game. I just don't know if I can take that risk.
two_dollars
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Nice, if Reggie plays, and the team owner leaves him on IR for the game, he goes back into the blind bid pool for tuesday! (A little rule to prevent IR abuse)
Play through it Reggie
Play through it Reggie
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But he was never on IR? Interesting rules, anyone who misses a few weeks counts as IR? I could see someone getting burned pretty bad, like losing Reggie.Nice, if Reggie plays, and the team owner leaves him on IR for the game, he goes back into the blind bid pool for tuesday! (A little rule to prevent IR abuse) Play through it Reggie
two_dollars
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Well not to get off topic but, in my league if a player is declared OUT that week or longer they can be placed on our IR while OUT or INACTIVE, unless it's disciplinary. If they play even 1 snap while they are taking an IR roster spot, they are dropped from your team and back in the free agent pool.But he was never on IR? Interesting rules, anyone who misses a few weeks counts as IR? I could see someone getting burned pretty bad, like losing Reggie.Nice, if Reggie plays, and the team owner leaves him on IR for the game, he goes back into the blind bid pool for tuesday! (A little rule to prevent IR abuse) Play through it Reggie
Sabertooth
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I have the same situation. I thought I was pretty stocked at running back down the stretch with Larry, Sjax, Bush, Jamal, and Carnell, but I am just hoping I can field a playoff team at this point. Jamal, for how many times I have tried to move him, has been the only constant in my running back corps. Sure, he's constantly mediocre, but he hasn't killed me either. He's only been under 18 carries twice this season, which is nice and with the team trying to somewhat protect Brady Quinn, that won't change. I am rolling with Jamal over Bush at this point. Granted I am a Packer fan too.
Fantasy Bum
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MCguidance
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MCguidance
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Bell seems to think Bush is going to play - which is a bit different than the NOLA blog I posted above.
LionsFan78
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morris4903
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Sucks that this a Monday night game. I have Pierre and want to start him, but there is too much uncertainty. Will plug in Sammy Morris probably unless I heard something different before today's games.
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fanaticskinsfan
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Bump for any news.
Breesisdaman
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NFL.com
News: Saints RB Deuce McAllister (knee) is listed as probable for Week 12 vs. Green Bay. McAllister returned to limited practice reps Friday after sitting out Thursday. He will likely start Monday in the event Reggie Bush can't return from his own knee injury.
Wait a minute, I thought Pierre would start if Bush is out. Good luck with this situation guys. It will probably end up an air show anyway and whatever back you do start will just end up pass protecting. So unless your in a league that awards points for blocks I would look elsewhere.
News: Saints RB Deuce McAllister (knee) is listed as probable for Week 12 vs. Green Bay. McAllister returned to limited practice reps Friday after sitting out Thursday. He will likely start Monday in the event Reggie Bush can't return from his own knee injury.
Wait a minute, I thought Pierre would start if Bush is out. Good luck with this situation guys. It will probably end up an air show anyway and whatever back you do start will just end up pass protecting. So unless your in a league that awards points for blocks I would look elsewhere.
WiDDoW_MaKeR
Footballguy
Only the Saints can make an easy matchup like Green Bay a horrible play for your running back. I have Deuce and Thomas, and I have decided to bench them both. I will start Hightower over them in my 3rd position.
packersfan
Footballguy
It's a tough call and it does suck for those who have to make a decision because I think the Saints will get production from their RBs this week. My guess is if Bush doesn't play, Deuce "starts" but Thomas gets most of the touches - especially in the passing game. Unless you have someone playing tomorrow night to replace for Bush, I don't think you can put him in your starting lineup today. It's just too risky.
steelerfan1
Footballguy
this is my feeling as well, and i'll be rolling the dice with pierre.
joefootball
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How about if you have Bush/Thomas? Might be worth a shot to see if Bush is active and if not you can plug Thomas in. What do you think?
packersfan
Footballguy
Absolutely. I'd definitely keep Bush in the starting lineup and then plug in Thomas if he can't go. I think Thomas will be huge tomorrow night if Bush doesn't play. I'd do the same with Bush/Deuce as well though I'm not as keen on Deuce because I don't think he has Thomas' upside. But if I had someone either with the Saints or Packers to put in for Bush I'd definitely wait until tomorrow and see what happens. I think if Bush does play he'll be involved in the passing game at least. This game is far too important to the Saints for him to be a decoy. There's a risk of him playing and not being 100% of course so you have to factor that into the discussion. But if I didn't have someone clearly better than Bush to start today and I had a backup who I felt good about to replace for him tomorrow, I'd wait and see what happens before the game tomorrow night.Just my 2 cents.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Ugh, what a nightmare rollercoaster. Considering slotting Thomas in over LJ, but given the Monday night uncertainty, I almost feel better about taking LJ's certain carries over Pierre Thomas's uncertain carries but higher upside.
How do other people feel about this general strategy -- mitigting risk by playing a sure back, even if it means a lower upside?
How do other people feel about this general strategy -- mitigting risk by playing a sure back, even if it means a lower upside?
packersfan
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If the RB has a decent or good matchup I'd take the points I felt certain I'd get over the points I was hoping to get at this stage of the season. If it was earlier in the year, I'd be more willing to gamble but in Week 12 I think you have to make sure you get points and not take significant risks. I'm not sure if LJ will go off because the Bills are decent against the run but are real vulnerable to the pass right now. So I think this is a game where Thigpen and the passing game does well. But he should be good for 50+ yards and 1-2 receptions at least.
JPeso
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PPR.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Wise as always, pf -- thanks. It was the way I was leaning, but in situations like this, you always hate to have someone go off on your bench - and PT has that upside if he gets the bulk of the carries.Philosophically, I agree with being more conservative late in the season, unless you are looking at an outside chance at getting in the playoffs, at which point I think it's valid to take a risk. If you are facing a steep uphill climb for the fantasy postseason, sometimes it's nothing ventured, nothing gained.
