Stay Away from Bush

[RuthlessBurgher]

Between the two Devins in the pre-draft process, I was definitely higher on Devin White than Devin Bush from the get-go. However, in this first matchup between the two of them, I must admit that Bush stood out and White was barely noticeable.

[SidSmythe]

I got cold feet a week or so b4 the draft on Bush. Well my feet are warm and toasty now.
Good thing I wore proper footwear w/ me cold feet.

[Oh wow]

I think OC’s are going to be saying this a lot his year.

[hawaiiansteel]

Between the two Devins in the pre-draft process, I was definitely higher on Devin White than Devin Bush from the get-go. However, in this first matchup between the two of them, I must admit that Bush stood out and White was barely noticeable.

tbh I didn't even notice Devin White being in the game.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Jeremy Fowler
ESPN Staff Writer

Steelers linebacker Devin Bush evaluates his performance.

[hawaiiansteel]

On the upswing

Devin Bush, the next great Steelers linebacker: Asking a rookie to call plays in the huddle, not to mention live up to the tradition of Steelers inside linebackers, is usually asking too much. However, Bush looks fully assembled straight out of the box. He flew around the field in the preseason opener against the Bucs, dominating the backups around him like a plus starter should. In just one half, he recorded 10 tackles, including five "stops," a Pro Football Focus stat measuring solo tackles that constitute an offensive failure. Because of the position he plays and the opportunity in front of him, he's my early favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001040935/article/nfl-preseason-winners-and-losers-raiders-delightfully-chaotic?campaign=Twitter_atn

[Buzz]

Nice breakdown of Bush's game vs. the Bucs by Brian Baldinger:

https://steelersdepot.com/2019/08/brian-baldinger-on-devin-bushs-steelers-preseason-debut-he-was-all-over-the-field/

[RuthlessBurgher]

Jeremy Fowler
ESPN Staff Writer

After a preseason debut that Mike Tomlin called a ‘really solid performance' based on performance, rookie linebacker Devin Bush is not practicing Wednesday. Bush had 10 tackles and a pass breakup against Tampa Bay.

18h

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Jeremy Fowler
ESPN Staff Writer

After a preseason debut that Mike Tomlin called a ‘really solid performance' based on performance, rookie linebacker Devin Bush is not practicing Wednesday. Bush had 10 tackles and a pass breakup against Tampa Bay.

18h

Maybe he is practicing, just using one of the new models of helmet that will replace the old Antonio Brown helmet.

[Steel Maniac]

I wonder how many bush jerseys are going to sell this year.

[hawaiiansteel]

Shazier: Bush will 'be a big-time player' for Steelers

By Jeremy Bergman
Around The NFL Writer
Published: Aug. 21, 2019

When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded up to select Devin Bush with the 10th overall pick in the 2019 draft, the linebacker was thought to be the second coming of Ryan Shazier, the final piece of the puzzle that has been Pittsburgh's spotty defense.

"To me, I think Devin's going to have a great year," Shazier said on NFL Total Access on Wednesday on behalf of Dick's Sporting Goods. "He's been showing amazing progress every day while he's been in camp. You've seen the way he plays. He had 10 tackles in the first half (against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers). Sometimes it's hard for people to get 10 tackles in two games.

"I think he's going to make a lot of splash for us. He's going to be a big-time player for us. I don't want to put too many expectations on him but I know one of his goals is to win defensive MVP and I want to do whatever I can to help him out. I think he's not gonna be that far away from it. I think he's gonna have a great year."

Shazier, who's been sidelined in Pittsburgh since suffering a serious spinal injury and undergoing spinal stabilization surgery, has been around Bush and the Steelers throughout the summer. On occasion, Shazier says, Bush and he have had one-on-one sessions to discuss his role as Pittsburgh's star inside linebacker.

"A lot of times he might ask me some questions when things might go on in meetings. Sometimes we might watch film together," Shazier added. "I had some great leaders when I played and I'm just truly thankful for the player I am because of the insight they gave me. So sometimes I give him some insight. I don't know if he's listening to it or not, but I just kinda try to give him the insight I wish someone would've gave me."

As for the LB who will unfortunately not take the field this season, Shazier says he continues to progress in his recovery from the spinal injury suffered during the 2017 season.

"I'm just constantly working my butt off," Shazier said. "I'm getting a lot better. God's blessing me. I'm working my butt off. I'm just doing my part. Faith without works is dead, so I'm just trying to do my part and just keep working hard. I can't complain right now.

"Some days are tougher than other, but I'm just constantly pushing and just constantly trying to have a positive attitude. I'm just working. Some days you see more gains than others but it's still ca a challenge to every day just to keep going, so I'm just really excited every time I make progress. And when I do, I like to show the world the progress I'm making."

When he's not lifting weights or filming box jumps, Shazier is giving back to the community. His most recent initiative saw him work alongside Dick's Sporting Goods on Wednesday.

Shazier surprised a group of youth athletes with a back-to-school shopping spree at a local Dick's for the company's private apparel line DSG, an active wear line that includes back-to-school things like lunch boxes, backpacks and shoes. One percent of all sales of DSG are donated to The Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter program to help support youth sports organizations in need around the country.

"I think it was just a great time to come out here with the kids, get them prepared for school and get them prepared for sports," Shazier said.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001043245/article/shazier-bush-will-be-a-bigtime-player-for-steelers?campaign=Twitter_atn

[RuthlessBurgher]

2019 NFL rookie updates: How all 254 draft picks have looked so far

6:50 AM ET

NFL Nation
ESPN

Which rookies from the 2019 NFL draft have impressed in training camp so far? Who are the middle-round picks who could make an impact? Which seventh-rounders will find their way onto rosters?

NFL Nation assesses the performances of the entire 2019 class.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/sto...cks-looked-far (you need to subscribe to ESPN+ to view picks 15-254).

10. Devin Bush, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Bush looks and plays like a top pick should. He made plays throughout training camp and improved his ability to shed blocks. He was brilliant in his preseason debut with 10 tackles, a fourth-down stop in the backfield and a pass deflection. -- Jeremy Fowler

[hawaiiansteel]

only 1 tackle against the Titans.

might be time to cut Bush...

[RobinCole]

During the time he played he had few opportunities to tackle anyone. Which is good.

[NorthCoast]

Explain again why Bush struggled to make even ordinary plays this season?

This is how an ILB should play the game..... not every play is an easy gap;