What We Expect Reggie Bush Will Do In Detroit

Reggie Bush going to Detroit may have been the best offseason move in the NFL. If Detroit was missing one major factor, it was a running game in 2012. In seven seasons, Bush has only carried the ball 967 times, pretty low for a seven year career and for a top tier running back. Is Reggie Bush a top tier back in the NFL? I believe we'll see in 2013.

Not only is Reggie Bush a danger in the backfield, he is also a danger in the passing game, yet another weapon for Matthew Stafford. In 2006, Bush caught 88 passes for 742 yards. Afterward, Bush was never at 100%. Bush was 14 yards shy from back to back 1,000 yard seasons in Miami. If Detroit's offensive line can give Bush room, this may just be his biggest season.

Reggie Bush has had issues staying healthy and this is always a concern. However, if he can stay healthy, we see him gaining over 1,500 all purpose yards and 10 touchdowns. If Bush is returning punts for Detroit, he'll gain well over 2,000 yards and 12 touchdowns. After a 4-12 season, Detroit will be hungry and amped to make some noise.

What is Reggie's biggest obstacle? More then anything, it's staying healthy. It's hard to believe that Bush is entering his 8th season in the NFL, but he still has fresh legs, even with the injury. When I look at the schedule, I believe they can win the first 4 games. The should be 4-0 or 3-1 going to Green Bay. This is their biggest game in the first half of the season. I still think their defense is week at the corners, not good for a physical defense like Detroit. If the front four can keep the pressure on, Detroit will be a dominant defense yet again.




Schedule For The Detroit Lions

1	Sun, Sep 8	vs Minnesota	1:00 PM FOX
2	Sun, Sep 15	@ Arizona	4:05 PM FOX
3	Sun, Sep 22	@ Washington	1:00 PM FOX
4	Sun, Sep 29	vs Chicago	1:00 PM FOX
5	Sun, Oct 6	@ Green Bay	1:00 PM FOX
6	Sun, Oct 13	@ Cleveland	1:00 PM FOX
7	Sun, Oct 20	vs Cincinnati	1:00 PM CBS
8	Sun, Oct 27	vs Dallas	1:00 PM FOX
9	BYE WEEK
10	Sun, Nov 10	@ Chicago	1:00 PM FOX
11	Sun, Nov 17	@ Pittsburgh	1:00 PM FOX
12	Sun, Nov 24	vs Tampa Bay	1:00 PM FOX
13	Thu, Nov 28	vs Green Bay	12:30 PM FOX
14	Sun, Dec 8	@ Philadelphia	1:00 PM FOX
15	Mon, Dec 16	vs Baltimore	8:30 PM
16	Sun, Dec 22	vs New York	4:05 PM FOX
17	Sun, Dec 29	@ Minnesota	1:00 PM FOX

RG3 Good For Week One?

RG3 Ready For Week One?

Washington Redskins' quarterback, Robert Griffin III, will find out tonight if he will be cleared to play in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. RG3 is scheduled to meet Dr. Andrews while the rest of team will travel to Florida for their final preseason game against Tampa Bay. In a league that every game counts, could Washington afford a few more weeks without their starting stud?

Robert Griffin injured his right knee back in January and had reconstructive surgery in the same month. Nearly eight months later, RG3 is hopeful he will be cleared to play in the opener. Dr. Andrews cleared RG3 for practice right before training camp began. Now, he is hoping to get the green light from Andrews one more time.

We all saw the hits that Griffin III took last year, some of them were brutal. One has to wonder if he has learned his lesson. The heart of RG3 is undeniable and the energy has brought a Washington nation back to life. The Redskins went 10-6 last season and look to compete for a second straight division title.

More then likely, RG3 will be primed and ready as the Redskins host the Eagles on the opening night of Monday Night Football. However, if he isn't cleared, what does this mean to the Redskins? Their first three games are against Philadelphia, Green Bay, and Detroit. They have a brutal end-of-the-year schedule, which includes the New York Giants twice, Atlanta, Dallas, San Francisco, and Kansas City.