Detroit Lions training camp preview RB

Reggie Bush 9th year (1st round #2 overall 2006) 2nd in Detroit UFA in 2013. USC LA Mesa, CA
3 years left contract $4.5 mil
record 6-8
Lions 14 GS 213 1006 4td rush 54/506/3 rec 4 FL
Career 105 G 1190 5168 33 rush 426 3236 18td rec 18 FL
Post Season 6g 3 GS 38/200/2 rush 25/286/2 rec 1 FL
Pre season Lions: 17/21/0 rush 10/147/0 rec
Ranks PFF # 33

Detroit found out in 2013 that 257 touches in 14 games (18.3 per game) in way too many. He missed 2 games and sat out almost entire game vs. the Cards. He lost 4 fumbles. Look for him to aver age closer to 12-15 this season.

at USC, 39 games 15 starts
433/3169/25 95/1301 rec
44/559/3 td PR

At this pro day:4/2/2006  5107 201 4.37 24 reps 40.5 VJ 1008 broad

Joique Bell 5th year 4th in Detroit signed off the Saints practice squad in 2011. Wayne State Benton Harbor
Lions career: 32 games 4 starts 248/1064/11 rush 105/1032/0 rec 5 FL
Preseason: 54/204/7 rush 15/188 rec
Contract: 3 years left $2.3 mil cap hit.
Record 11-21
Ranks: PFF #10

Bell is actually the highest paid RB on the team. He will split carries with Bush. Hopefully, offseason knee surgery will not slow him down.

At Wayne State, 44 games 42 starts
8,055 all purpose yards 88 td rush 8 td rec

Combine: 5110 220 4.68 36.5 vj 1000 broad 4.17 20 6.84 l

Theo Riddick 2nd year in Detroit 6th round in 2013. Notre Dame Somerville, NJ
Lions career: 14 games 9/25/1 rush 4/;26 rec 7 tackles
Preseason: 21/74/1 rush 6/35/2 rec
Record 6-8
Contract 3 years left $517,750 hit.

Theo was given a lot of reps in the off-season program. He replaced an injured Bell. Riddick can line up in the backfield or the slot. He is an effective special teams player.

At Notre Dame, 45 games 26 starts
224/1169/5 rush 120/1263/10 rec

Combine: 5101 201 4.66 14 reps 32 vj 910 broad 4.34 20 6.99 l

Mikel LeShoure 4th year in Detroit 2nd round pick 2011 draft Illinois Champaign, IL
Lion career: 17 games 14 starts 2117/807/9 rush 34/214 rec 3 FL
Preseason: 39/224/1 rush 5/54 rec
record 5-12
Contract: last year $1,085,000 Hit

Mikel was the forgotten man in 2013. After two arrests and a torn achilles, he fell out of favor with Schwartz regime. He only had 2 carries for 7 yards in 2013. Mikel will likely play as the 4th RB waiting for Bush to get injured.

At Illinois, 33 games 17 Starts
424/2557/23 rush 37/439/5 rec

Combine: 5115 232 4.59 21 reps 38 vj 1002 broad 4.4 20 6.82 l

Steven Miller 2nd year in Detroit UDFA 2013. App State Picasaway, NJ
Preseason: 15/75 2/22 rec 4/109 KOR 8/21 PR
Contract: 2 years $420,000

Small, tough kid who gives us some depth. Good practice guy with return ability. Will get shot at the practice squad again in 2014.

At App State, 315/1748/14 rush 67/509/5 rec

Pro day: 5063 172 4.52 15 43 vj 1009 broad 4.19 20 6.99 l