Michael Bush Fantasy News

Saturday, December 31, 2011, 12:59pm

Raiders RB Michael Bush is 89 yards shy of 1,000 for the season, and his offensive linemen are hoping to get him there. "He's kind of quiet about it, but I know he wants it, and we want it, too, as bad as he does," center Samson Satele said.

Hue Jackson: Darren McFadden is "not ready yet."
Thursday, December 29, 2011, 12:17pm

Raiders HC Hue Jackson doesn't see a scenario in which McFadden could play Sunday without practicing, and it doesn't appear he'll practice this week.

"As fast as Darren runs and as violent as Darren runs, you've got to make sure you're healthy," Jackson said. "You can't just go out there and wobble and run around and jog through it. You've got to be able to run through it, and he's not ready yet."

Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 10:36am

Michael Bush is nearing the end of a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Raiders and will be a free agent at the end of this season but said he hopes to stay with the Raiders.

“That’s something I will tackle later on down the road,” he said. “If it’s right, I will still be here. I like Oakland — the weather is great, so we’ll see where we’re at at the end of the year.”

Bob Redman, Bush’s coach at Male, said he thinks Bush is in a very “advantageous position.”

“He’s having a remarkable year, and many teams will be looking for a solid back,” Redman said. “Michael can be an every-down back. He has a great ability to run inside; he also can run on the outside. He’s also able to catch the ball very well.”

Report: Darren McFadden to (perhaps) return Week 14
Friday, November 25, 2011, 11:41am

Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden likely will miss at least a few more games while recovering from his foot injury, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

McFadden still is very limited and unable to do much. The source said playing this week is not feasible for McFadden, and in all likelihood, next week's game is not probable for his return, either.

McFadden went down Oct. 23 against the Kansas City Chiefs and has missed the Raiders' past three games.

The Raiders are not putting a timeline on the injury, but teammates don't expect to see him return until perhaps Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers.

Monday, November 21, 2011, 6:38pm

Raiders RB Michael Bush has carried 30 times in each of the last two games, and with Taiwan Jones hobbled with a hamstring pull and Darren McFadden still in doubt, could be in line for 30 more. HC Hue Jackson said he thought Bush was not showing signs of strain under the work load. Bush has 599 yards rushing, just 15 yards behind McFadden for the team lead.