Michael Bush Agrees To Contract With the Bears

Michael Bush has decided to backup Matt Forte.  He's agreed to a four-year, $14 million deal to be the bruising back Chicago's offense needed.


Bush has backed up Darren McFadden since being on the active roster in 2008 after being on the injured reserve during his entire rookie season in 2007.  It was thought that Bush would get a chance to start or at least become "Thunder" in a two-back system.  With pro bowler Matt Forte in front of him, it looks as if Bush will only spell Forte and provide that goal line punch.


As for the Oakland Raiders, they now need to find a replacement for one of the most durable backs in the NFL.  Taiwan Jones, who weighs 190 pounds, is slated to being McFadden's backup for the upcoming season.  The Raiders could look to the draft for a bigger back in the later rounds but it would be wise to bring in a veteran running back to compete with Jones for the second string job.