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Packers’ Jarrett Bush arrested in California for public intoxication

By Luke Dahlgren

Nov 30, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush (24) before the game against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush (24) before the game against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Green Bay Packers defensive back was a leader on special teams, and is set to be a free agent this summer.

It would not really be a worthwhile NFL offseason without a few arrests. Over the weekend, Green Bay Packers defensive back Jarrett Bush fought the law, and the law won.

From Pro Football Talk:

"Solano County jail logs show that Bush was booked early on Sunday morning by the Vacaville Police Department on a charge of disorderly conduct while under the influence. There aren’t any specifics about what Bush did to land in hot water."

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Bush is slated to become an unrestricted free agent after spending the past nine years in Green Bay. Jarrett Bush for the most part played as a nickel or dime back, as of last year behind Tramon Williams and Sam Shields.

His most important impact came on special teams coverage, which allowed him to remain a Packer for so long as a backup defensive back. Of course, in 2014 the Packers finished last in the special teams rankings released by the Dallas Morning News, and their season was topped off by Brandon Bostick’s failed onside kick recovery in the NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks.

The highlight of Bush’ career came when he intercepted Ben Roethlisberger in the first half of Super Bowl XLV, putting the Packers near midfield and setting up a touchdown from Greg Jennings.

Athletes have done much worse things than simply being soused and lousy in public, so there’s not much uptight admonishment to be had other than to say that a 30-year old professional football player shouldn’t be acting like a 19-year old frat boy on his first trip to Europe. Tsk-tsk, Jarrett Bush.

However, it may be hard for Bush to find a home next season on an NFL team, whether it be in Green Bay or elsewhere. A player with the marginal skill set of Jarrett Bush may not garner much in free agency, and having a potential red flag for conduct may be enough to remove him from consideration in favor of younger, cheaper and less risky players.

In any event, Bush will still likely find his way onto a roster by the time preseason rolls around.

[H/T: Pro Football Talk, Dallas Morning News]

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