Saints RB Bush unable to practice on leg, likely out Sunday

QBREES9 · 10-27-2010, 04:21 PM

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush remains sidelined with a leg injury, and it's highly unlikely he will return this week, a league source said Wednesday.

Bush wasn't able to practice Wednesday, and a team source said no final determination has been made on the running back's status for Sunday night's showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, it doesn't look promising.

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Bush expressed optimism Monday that he could practice on his healing right leg, which he fractured during a Week 2 victory at San Francisco. Bush said team doctors had told him he could test his leg at full-speed, and he planned to do that Wednesday.

"I expect to go out there and see what I can do," Bush said Monday. "I don't know if I can practice, if I'm going to be 100 percent. I'm just going to go out there and give it my best shot. I feel good, but I haven't gone out there."

Bush said his leg had responded well to strength and conditioning exercises with the training staff during the past few weeks. However, he expressed concern about making the sharp, lateral cuts typically required of him during games.

The Saints (4-3), who went 2-3 in the five games that Bush has missed, also don't have starting running back Pierre Thomas, who has been slow to recover from an ankle injury.

73Saint · 10-27-2010, 04:32 PM

Not the news I was hoping to hear, but I can't say this surprises me. With the types of cuts RB makes, how can this be a surprise to anyone? From day 1 of this injury I said no way he comes back in 4 to 6!

darstep · 10-27-2010, 04:38 PM

If he's not ready then he should sit out and work on his moral supporting skills. In one game then out for two is not the way to go. We could use his services down the stretch and into the post season (there, I said it). A healthy Reggie is a productive Reggie. A gimpy Reggie would just be a waste and may hinder his career. We will see you when you are ready...we can wait.

Saint-Paul · 10-27-2010, 04:40 PM

Noone in this league can pound the Steelers into submission...it isn't possible to do...Chris Ivory will get hurt in this game...im taking bets

neugey · 10-27-2010, 05:04 PM

****!

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SaintFanQ · 10-27-2010, 05:16 PM

It would have been great to see Reggie back on the field and wow, do we need him back. But if he is not ready then there is no point in him trying to play while still being hurt, or we could lose him for the whole season.

Rugby Saint II · 10-27-2010, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Saint-Paul

Noone in this league can pound the Steelers into submission...it isn't possible to do...Chris Ivory will get hurt in this game...im taking bets

I'm in for one shiny dime. Put your money where your mouth is.

ScottF · 10-27-2010, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by strato

Miami ran for 4.4 yards a carry on them

they had 2.2 on Miami

Oh and the refs totally screwed the Fish out of that game...

I was at that game, so I had to double check the stats. I don't remember Mia being able to run at all.

21 for 64, long runs of 11 and 6.

st thomas · 10-27-2010, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by strato

Miami ran for 4.4 yards a carry on them

they had 2.2 on Miami

Oh and the refs totally screwed the Fish out of that game...

thank you strato for clearing that up. last i heard they were in the nfl and not the steel mill teamsters hitman union, i don't think someone will lose there life. gees lets just kick there ass un

Saintswrath · 10-28-2010, 12:48 AM

Originally Posted by Saint-Paul

Noone in this league can pound the Steelers into submission...it isn't possible to do...Chris Ivory will get hurt in this game...im taking bets

Dude!! REALLY?!!! Did you just say this with a straight face? c'mon now!! I wouldn't even wish that on my worst enemy!

:Face Palm:

10-27-2010, 04:21 PM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Saints RB Bush unable to practice on leg, likely out Sunday New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush remains sidelined with a leg injury, and it's highly unlikely he will return this week, a league source said Wednesday. Bush wasn't able to practice Wednesday, and a team source said no final determination has been made on the running back's status for Sunday night's showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, it doesn't look promising. For more on the New Orleans Saints, check out the latest from our bloggers. Bush expressed optimism Monday that he could practice on his healing right leg, which he fractured during a Week 2 victory at San Francisco. Bush said team doctors had told him he could test his leg at full-speed, and he planned to do that Wednesday. "I expect to go out there and see what I can do," Bush said Monday. "I don't know if I can practice, if I'm going to be 100 percent. I'm just going to go out there and give it my best shot. I feel good, but I haven't gone out there." Bush said his leg had responded well to strength and conditioning exercises with the training staff during the past few weeks. However, he expressed concern about making the sharp, lateral cuts typically required of him during games. The Saints (4-3), who went 2-3 in the five games that Bush has missed, also don't have starting running back Pierre Thomas, who has been slow to recover from an ankle injury.
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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Originally Posted by strato Miami ran for 4.4 yards a carry on them they had 2.2 on Miami Oh and the refs totally screwed the Fish out of that game... I was at that game, so I had to double check the stats. I don't remember Mia being able to run at all. 21 for 64, long runs of 11 and 6.

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Originally Posted by strato Miami ran for 4.4 yards a carry on them they had 2.2 on Miami Oh and the refs totally screwed the Fish out of that game... thank you strato for clearing that up. last i heard they were in the nfl and not the steel mill teamsters hitman union, i don't think someone will lose there life. gees lets just kick there ass un

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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Not the news I was hoping to hear, but I can't say this surprises me. With the types of cuts RB makes, how can this be a surprise to anyone? From day 1 of this injury I said no way he comes back in 4 to 6!

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darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	If he's not ready then he should sit out and work on his moral supporting skills. In one game then out for two is not the way to go. We could use his services down the stretch and into the post season (there, I said it). A healthy Reggie is a productive Reggie. A gimpy Reggie would just be a waste and may hinder his career. We will see you when you are ready...we can wait.

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SaintFanQ Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicester, England Posts: 797	It would have been great to see Reggie back on the field and wow, do we need him back. But if he is not ready then there is no point in him trying to play while still being hurt, or we could lose him for the whole season.

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