Oren O’Neal’s season ending knee injury has led to news that running back Michael Bush may be utilized at fullback for the Oakland Raiders.

Generally news like this, a former fourth round pick who has not seen the football field in two years and that is in the same backfield as a 1,000 yard rusher and a high profile first rounder this season, isn’t noteworthy.

But Bush, who was a Heisman hopeful the last two years in college, has looked very good running the football all summer and is known for his ability to follow his blocking, not help with the blocking, now has to adjust and possibly take a less glamorous role – an unexpected twist to an already slow starting career.

“I’ve always been a team player,” Bush stated on Monday when news about his new responsibility surfaced. “So, it’s one of those things. You just suck it up, go about your business and try to have some fun with it.”

And at this point, regardless of what he may feel about it, it’s a move that he will have to live with and make the most out of.

Backfield combinations of Bush and Justin Fargas or Darren McFadden may just be what Oakland needs to add some pop to this offense.

And when you consider their abilities and what defenses will have to watch out for with all three being good to very serviceable pass catchers and rushers out of the backfield, and the wide array of formations that can be used in this offense that has appeared lackluster, head coach Lane Kiffin may be able to generate more interest on the field with what could potentially happen to this offense, rather than news off the field that one of his players may not be too thrilled about a particular role.

Bush should just take advantage of the chance given and make the best out of the situation. After a year of inactivity that could’ve been used for development, the Raiders decided to sit him – a move he had no control of.

Now, he can go out there and perform.

It may not be at the capacity he is accustomed to. But this team is in no shape to have players not happy with their roles.

You want to question his skill set at blocking? I guess that’s a fair question about the move.

But he is a football player. And if he wants to see reps and has a chance to contribute in any way possible…

Then just play, baby.