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Bush expects more pivotal role after Saints' offseason moves
Associated Press


FORT WORTH, Texas -- New Orleans running back Reggie Bush figures the Saints are saying it's time for him to became the main guy.

Reggie Bush, RB
New Orleans Saints

2008 Statistics
Games: 10
Rushing yards: 404
Receiving yards: 440
That's what Bush read into the February release of Deuce McAllister, the franchise's all-time leading rusher with 6,069 yards.

"They're looking for me to be the guy back there," Bush said Sunday while attending the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway with Red Bull, one of his new sponsors.

Pierre Thomas led the Saints last year with 625 yards and nine touchdowns. Bush had 404 yards and two scores. That doesn't change Bush's outlook.

"By the moves that they're making, it definitely speaks volumes to me as to what I need to prepare myself for," Bush said.

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