How Much More Does Reggie Bush Really Have Left in the Tank?

July 5, 2014   ·   Zach Kruse   ·   Jump to comments

Despite approaching the dreaded age of 30, Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush has a few factors working in his favor in terms of staying productive. 
Not only does the 29-year-old Bush have limited wear and tear for his age, but he also shares the Detroit backfield with a legitimate between-the-tackles runner, and he is now returning to an offense that knows how best to use him. The combination of the three elements should mean Bush produces another good season or two for the potentially explosive Lions offense.
A high percentage of NFL running backs face rapid decline when creeping ever closer to the age of 30. Either early overuse or an accumulation of injuries can cause significant and irreversible physical deterioration, which predictably leads to lessened production on the field. The recent numbers paint a somber picture: Since 2009, or a span of five years, only eight running backs age 29 or older have rushed for 1,000 yards in a single season. The other 68 1,0...

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