Bush ready if called upon

Forte’s injury could put new Bear in starting role Sunday

By TOM MUSICK Shaw Media

Created: Thursday, September 20, 2012 11:36 p.m. CDT

LAKE FOREST – No one has told Bears running back Michael Bush that he is starting Sunday against the St. Louis Rams.

But if a sprained right ankle keeps Matt Forte off the field as it has so far this week, Bush is eager to step in and make his first start as a member of the Bears’ backfield.

“I’m always ready to go,” Bush said Wednesday. “That’s been my M.O. for a while.”

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