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Raiders' Bush gets chance to be 'The Man' at running back

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October 8

Oakland Tribune

"Michael Bush just wants a shot. No promises. No guarantees. Just a chance. Since joining the Raiders two-plus seasons ago after being selected in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL draft, Bush has waited as LaMont Jordan, Justin Fargas and Darren McFadden received their opportunity. Now Bush gets to show if he is worthy of being an every-down running back in the NFL. "You want to be that man," Bush said. Bush became that man by virtue of a knee injury sustained by McFadden on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Bush is expected to start this Sunday against the New York Giants. Being an every-down back is something Bush was accustomed to until he reached the NFL. He played six positions at ..."

Raiders Bush ready to audition for starting RB job

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August 29

Sacramento Bee

"Michael Bush smiled. The "Smash" part of the Raiders' three-headed Smash, Dash (Justin Fargas) and Flash (Darren McFadden) running attack had been reminded by reporters that it was his week to start in the backfield. Against the New Orleans Saints at home. In that all-important third exhibition game today. To show he deserves the bulk of the workload. "Yeah, it's nice to get out there and get to work for something," Bush said. "Like I say, it's preseason, and we're all trying to be on the same page, as far as getting a feel with the O-line and stuff like that, and getting the run game back to where it was last year." So there's no additional pressure knowing it's your turn, after Fargas ..."

The Raiders' three-headed running attack

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August 28

San Francisco Chronicle

"The Raiders ended their 31-day training camp at the Napa Valley Marriott, site of the fiercest running back competition no one bothered to notice. Blame the inattention on Justin Fargas, Darren McFadden and Michael Bush for being anything but fierce toward each other. McFadden hangs with Bush, who chills with Fargas, who mentors McFadden, and so on. "They have a good time with it because they are so close," Raiders coach Tom Cable said. "They all want to be the guy but they push each other and pull for each other in their own way.""

Bush an extra blessing in backfield

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August 8

Contra Costa Times

"The last time anyone saw Raiders running back Michael Bush in a game, he was running over, past and around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the tune of 177 yards in Oakland's regular-season finale last season. It's mind-boggling to imagine what Bush could have done had he not been the third back off the sideline that game. That's the daunting chore facing coach Tom Cable as he tries to figure out a way to use Bush in a backfield that also features Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas. "Each of them kind of has their own little deal," Cable said. "Michael has proven that he can get going right away when he gets in a game . "... We have three starters. The important thing is, getting them each in a ..."

Bush's huge day makes statement for Raiders

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December 29

Sacramento Bee

"Since starting fullback Justin Griffith was lost for the season Oct. 26, Michael Bush has been adamant - he's not a fullback. Nevertheless, Bush's size (6-foot-1, 245 pounds) and two players ahead of him at tailback meant Bush would eventually be asked to become a blocking back. When injuries sidelined Justin Fargas and Darren McFadden on Sunday, Bush got his wish to be the primary tailback. The result was 177 rushing yards, the seventh-highest total in team history, and two touchdowns as the Raiders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-24 at Raymond James Stadium. His rushing yards, carries (27) and touchdowns were all career-highs. Bush's total was also a season high for the Raiders, ..."