Reggie Bush Career Stats

Despite the fact that Reggie Bush stole the 2005 Heisman Trophy from the clutches of Vince Young, I have long been a believer in his talent. Not even his sub-4.0 yards-per-carry with the New Orleans Saints could force me to relinquish hope of his eventual breakthrough. Prior to the Miami Dolphins’ season opener in 2011, I sent out the following tweet:

Bush then made me look far from brilliant during the first four games of the 2011 season; he managed to total only 119 yards on 40 carries for a sparkling 2.98 YPC. Thankfully, there was still plenty more games to be played; over his next eleven games, Bush posted a gaudy 5.49 YPC en route to averaging nearly 88 rushing yards per game. He went on set a career high in rushing yards that season, breaking the one thousand yards threshold for the first time in his career.

Entering the 2012 season, Bush was undervalued again; according to MyFantasyLeague.com, he was the 21st running back drafted with an ADP of 53.86. He went on to finish 14th among running backs in total fantasy points even though the Dolphins’ coaching staff was afflicted with a love for Daniel Thomas.

After missing 20 games during his five-year tenure with the Saints, Bush managed to suit up for all but one game during his two seasons with Miami – he set career highs for rushing carries in each of those years. I have absolutely no fears that he is injury prone.

Reggie Bush celebrated his 28th birthday on March 2nd and then reached a four-year agreement worth up to $16 million ($5 guaranteed) to play for the Detroit Lions on March 13th. He joins an offense that has totaled more offensive yards over the past two seasons than all but two teams – the New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots.