10:40AM Tuesday
March 19, 2013

pic: John T. Greilick, APThe Bush has landed and he couldn't have found a better place. In 2012 the Detroit Lions sans speedy and pass catching Jahvid Best put a running back platoon on the field consisting of Kevin Smith (FA), Joique Bell and Mikel LeShoure. Individually neither was spectacular, but together their numbers resemble that of a workhorse starting caliber running back. Kevin Smith and Mikel LeShoure appeared in 13 games each and Joique Bell played in 15. LeShoure dominated the rushing attempts with 215 as Bell became the 3rd down receiving back with 52 receptions. Towards the end of the season it was Bell between the 20's and LeShoure in the Red Zone as Mikel ultimately became too touchdown reliant for reliable fantasy value. The three running backs combined for 334 rushing attempts and 1,346 yards averaging 93.2 rushing yards a game.- The key to Reggie Bush's arrival though is these 3 backs combined for 96 receptions and 778 yards. In Bush's most productive years in New Orleans he had 8