Bush, Reiff Inactive For Lions Against Chicago
Reggie Bush is inactive and will miss his third straight game when the Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears.
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Reggie Bush is inactive and will miss his third straight game when the Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears.
"Nobody's happier than us that our game's on Thursday," quarterback Matthew Stafford said.
Bush posted and retweeted more than a dozen messages on Twitter regarding the grand jury's decision not to charge police officer Darren Wilson.
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi will put 15 to 20 percent fewer plays on the call sheet for Sunday's game.
"You can't get caught up in that stuff," Bush said. "They're just waiting for you to hit them because they want to sue you."
The current dynamic of the Detroit Lions locker room reminds safety Glover Quin of his last two years with the Houston Texans.
Reggie Bush missed practice Wednesday and would not say whether he expects to play when the Lions face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
This week should be a slightly less stressful one for Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.
Bush, who missed Detroit's last game, said he will play Sunday and admitted playing his former team gives him some extra fire.
"My first goal is ... how are we going to get this win," Reggie Bush said Tuesday. "That's the best attitude you can approach it with."
Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush continues to battle an ankle injury leading up to Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
The Lions rank 31st with an average of 82.4 rushing yards per game, fewer than any other team except the winless Oakland Raiders.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's job might not be any easier this week than it was last week.
"I'm guessing it's not a coincidence," Bush said with a laugh. "It's not a coincidence at all.
"I'm playing this week," Bush told Stoney, Bill and Sara of 97.1 The Ticket on Wednesday. "Everything's good."
After six weeks, the Lions rank 27th in points per game (19.3) and 23rd in yards per game (330.2).
"Once I got to the locker room, I kind of remember some stuff," Bell said. "[On the sideline] I didn't remember everything, though. I can't remember what I couldn't remember, but by the time I got in I remembered just about everything."
Injuries took a toll on the running game last week, Bell out with a concussion and Riddick sidelined by a hamstring issue.
George Winn could be getting more help in the running game this week.
Stafford completed 18 of 31 passes, had to scramble frequently, threw an interception and took six sacks.
In the spirit of Fauria's puppy-induced ankle sprain, Bush gave 97.1 The Ticket a detailed account of his strangest non-football injury.
Bush said the Jets defense presents a challenge because the variety of looks it throws at opponents can lead to confusion.
Reggie Bush's workload hasn't been all that high this season, splitting time in the backfield with Joique Bell.
Reggie Bush has restructured his contract in a move that gives the Lions some cap relief, according to Tom Pelissero of USA Today.
With Stoney and Bill of 97.1 The Ticket, Bush talked about the type of punishment he experienced as a child.
