Oakland Raiders: Is Michael Bush Our Starting Running Back?

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Published: August 24, 2009

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... "starter" is nothing more than a "title" for the Raiders' running backs—a title which is almost meaningless.

Tom Cable just announced JaMarcus Russell as the starting QB. Thanks, Captain Obvious...I mean Coach Cable. Why not announce something we didn't all already know, like who will be the starting HB or what really happened with Randy Hanson?

The first week in preseason against Dallas, Justin Fargas got the go-ahead to start. He only had one carry for 2 yards, not very impressive granted it was only one carry. He did block well, however.

After that game, Cable said he would make a decision between McFadden and Bush for the 49ers game and the "odd man out" would start the following week. He chose McFadden, who only got four carries for five yards and one reception for five yards. That's not what many were expecting out of him. Also, JaMarcus Russell was sacked after tripping over McFadden in the backfield.

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