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Never actually thought it was even a possibility, but the way he's playing lately, I have to ask. Sitting at 667, already a career high, he needs 333 yards, or a little over 83 a game to do it. Final four games are against Eagles, Bills, Pats, Jets. -EK

That schedule makes it do-able.  The Eagles, Bills, and Pats defenses are completely awful.

Its likely possible but the next 4 games  are not going to be easy for him.  I say NO he wont get a 1000.

I do hope he gets a grand so  the SO -called experts can STFU

I didn't really follow him at NO so I was really surprised to hear that he has a career high right now.

I think everyone has to give Bush a lot of credit.  He's having his best season ever, and is playing better than anyone could have expected.  I was excited when they acquired him, and I think he can be one of the leaders that the offense needs.

he'll finish with 999 yards

Reggie is playing well. Doesn't say much for Daboll that it took him 7 weeks or so to figure out how to use him and NOT run him between the tackles over and over and over again. When everyone in the football breathing world knew that it wouldn't work.

I wanted Darren Sproles over Reggie Bush.  Still kind of do.  To me, Darren Sproles is a better Reggie Bush than Reggie Bush.  It would've made a lot more sense to sign Sproles than give up a draft pick for Bush.  However, I'm far less of a Reggie Bush hater these days.  It may have a few 2 yards carries here and there, but from what I've seen..which is pretty much everything thanks to my buddy getting the NFL Ticket..he runs hard every run.  I'm not saying he's a bruiser of a RB, far from it, however he is tough to bring down.  I'm also not saying I'm comfortable with Reggie Bush being the feature back for years to come..I'm basically just saying that Bush has been a pleasant surprise this year.

Reggie was lowering his shoulder and flat hitting people today. Just about the only thing on either side of the ball that looked good. Up to 760 yards. With 3 left, he needs 80 per game. -EK

Buffalo - 25th rush defense/ 130 yards per game
New England - 13th rush defense/ 107 yards per game
NYJ - 14th rush defense/ 109 yards per game

let's say for argument purposed that those averages are intact, and we'll split them down the middle for the Bush and Thomas.  Under that analogy, Bush should get 65 against Buffalo.  53 v.s. New England, and 54 against the jets.  Those games would give him 942 yards on the season.  So it's not unfeasible for him to finish with 1,000 yards this year.  Do it Reggie!

1,000 is still nice, but it isn't as much of an accomplishment as it was back when there was a 14 game regular season.   Guess I'm dating myself as an old goat with that comment.  LOL

It's only 63 yards per game. But considering how Reggie started the year and how bad he was, it would be an accomplishment for him this season.

^^I'm agreeing here. Lop off the first three games of the season, and he still has a shot at 1000 on a 13 game count. His start was awful. -EK

Bush @ 770 yds, Thomas (with ltd action) @ 508 vs. Ronnie "Dancing" Brown @ 71 and Ricky Williams @ 351 - one of the better moves the Dolphins have made in recent years.

Needed to get younger and more explosive at RB, Ireland, Sprano and the staff did good doing that.

Also no drop off of losing Polite as well. Hilliard was in many aspects better than Polite ever was!

daniel thomas is averaging 3.6 ypc over 140 carries, reggie has 4.6 ypa over 169 carries, and ricky is at 3.9 over 89 attempts.  Why you would put limited action with daniel thomas when he has just 29 less attempts than the leading rushing and a lot more than ricky williams.  Daniel thomas has exactly been good with only 3.6 ypa. 

Thomas has been injured and is a rookie who had a short training camp. Thomas has a lot of promise. He reminds me of a young Mendenhall

since when do rookie running backs need time to contribute?

Picking up "blitz pick-up's". If you can't, you don't see the field. Having a short camp and little time to learn the blocking assignments was hurtful to Thomas. On top of all of his injuries

but really he kind of sucks..  his ypa is 48th out of 52 of people with 80 or more carries. 

this whole offense kinda sucks. Wouldn't write a rookie's obit playing on this unit with no QB and no coaching. The kid was hampered with nagging injuries all year and he had a couple VERY big games early on. Thomas is for real and has a bright future

The offense needs some work, but I'm torn.  Had the defense made a couple stops at the end of a few games the team has two or three more wins, and are in the playoff hunt.  Then you consider you have a new OC, new rookie starting center, new RB's, starting QB goes out injured and you have a back-up that was not previously with the Fins, all on top of a shortened pre-season...and you have a recipe for disaster.  So, I think it's hard to make snap judgements about the current offense,  I think it is an improvement over the 2010 version.

The current offense has zero playmakers that put fear in opponents. Marshall is the closest thing to one and he drops a ton of balls and isn't a "big play" threat. Marshall gets no "YAC" or "CHUNK" yards. Miami needs an explosive player on offense and a QB.

Bush is a nice player but he is a glorified 3rd down back who is forced to be an every down back. You can't line him up on every down on offense. Miami needs more speed on offense and of course a legit QB who keep opponents  (real opponents not the other bottom feeders of the league) honest.

The QB/OFFENSE is about 3/4 of Miami's problem when it comes to actual players who play. Special teams is fine the defense isn't far off.

Hartline can get deep and deliver "Chunk" yards. Gates is supposed to have that ability too he just doesn't see the field much. Even Clay seems like he's got a knack for getting behind a defense.

Seems like that's exactly what Miami did this year and he's responded with his best year as a pro.  Bush and Thomas complement each other well I think.

They don't need more speed. They do need a dynamic QB who can get the ball to the players they have in a position to make plays and a better offensive right tackle that will allow the QB time in the pocket to find the playmakers.

This team has the talent for the most part. They need a coach and a franchise QB.

Hartline isn't a starting WR on a "decent" team though. Nice player who will always have a job in this league, not a guy who is starting on a legit NFL team though. He is a quality role player WR.

I agree, a real coach and real QB and Miami is in the playoffs most years if not consistently. This team is flawed but a quality QB and head coach fixes alot. A real lot!

203 today. 27 more for 1000!!!! -EK

Yeah, barring injury, today sealed it for Reggie.

His previous best was 581 yards in 157 attempts. Before today, he has 770 yards in 169 attempts. Now, it's 973 in 194 attempts (5.0 yards per attempt).

I'll admit, I didn't think it would be possible at the start if the season. Like Tebow, he has made me a believer. Good job Reggie.

Unless he gets seriously hurt early in the next game, I can't see how he doesn't get it.

4 people should now have the option to change their vote, lol! -EK

Looks like this whole "Get high-round castoff RBs from New Orleans" thing seems to work pretty well for Miami.

Is it too late to chime in with "Yes, I think he will get 1,000"?    ;D

After Sunday I thought we could change it to be will he get 1000 in one day?

Yes, it does. Now if we could just find a team to get castoff, QB's, OL, etc..

Considering the NFL is so pass happy anymore, I think it is just as much as an accomplishment.  But I do see your point, it was really heralded back in the OJ Simpson years.

Maybe it's because I grew up during the Marino years, but anytime a Dolphin RB gets a thousand yards, it's a big deal to me.

For shits and giggles I went back to see where the 203 yards put him all-time insofar as single game stats, and came across all of Ricky's stats from 2002. Good God was he ridiculous. Wish I played fantasy football back then:
1853 rushing yards
16 TD's
363 receiving yards
1 TD (2216 total yards and 17 TD's)

Week 12: 228 yards rushing, 2 TD's
Week 13: 216 yards, 2 TD's..... WOW....I had forgotten how much we squeezed out of him that year. -EK

Yes, he was. He will always be my favorite Dolphins HB. Like Marino & the Dolphins defense of the late '90's prolific during a time of imbalance.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bcGcw

pretty classy move by Reggie..I know I was rough on Reggie Bush all year, but I'm slowly hopping on the bandwagon with each passing week.


Side note:  With the exception of Marc Colombo, maybe the O-Line isn't as bad as we thought it was?..hmmm

I just hope Reggie keeps his rhythm  rolling  next year !!!! Will he be able to do it again

+1

Jon Jerry has been working at both tackle spots a lot this year in and after practice. He was Sparano's pet project from reports i read. And he has been doing well at tackle from the reports.

If Jon Jerry can play RT (which is a position he is made for with his size)......I think next years starting o-line "MIGHT" already on this roster. Long, Incognitio, Pouncey, Garner, Jerry. I know they like to keep Garner on the bench since he can play 4 of the 5 o-line spots and is good for depth, so at worst you only need to find 1 starter, which isn't bad.  I mean obviously if you can upgrade over Garnder or Incognitio you will, no doubt. I mean the whole thing hinges on Jon Jerry so it isn't set in stone by any means. He could go back to his old ways to pack on 40lbs and be a nothing again. But the o-line, if Jerry continues his upward trend, isn't as bad as once thought.

P.S..its very unlikely Vernon Carey comes back after how he was treated this last offseason. He is a FA and as much as he loves Miami I think he hates Ireland more....lol

Carl Nicks from New Orleans.  His contract is up this year and between their cap issues and the fact Brees needs a new contract, I highly doubt he stays a Saint.  Miami should snag him.  6'5' 340, beast of a GUARD.  Only 26 years old.  I'd be thrilled with this pick up.


sidenote:  cue the topic getting derailed lol

At least Reggie is over 1000 ;)

I voted YES. ;)

Reggie is over 1000 for the first time in his career

Reggie is OUT for the Jets game with a knee injury. His season is over. No need to risk him in a meaningless game.

Miami got a great deal when they traded for him. Good move by Ireland. It worked out. Much better than Ronnie or Ricky.

It will be good to see what Thomas can do.