Free-agent RB Cedric Benson is Green Bay· Page 2

Yerko
Senior Member

12 years ago

Good:
The Packers don't have much to offer at this position right now and while they rely heavily on their passing game, Benson could be a threat.

Bad:
Benson is a damn moron and trouble. Big risk in signing him...to any kind of contract.

I'm not 100% sure on the idea behind this move. It is very un-Packers like and un-Ted Thompson like.

shield4life
Veteran Member

12 years ago

#12

^^^ That's why you sign him to a one / two year deal not more and don't invest too much $$$. Wouldn't even mind seeing Grant back as well if we don't get Benson signed.

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rabidgopher04
Member

12 years ago

#13

Can he block? Maybe that's more critical than his running ability at this point.

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Zero2Cool
Elite Member

12 years ago

#14

Cedric Benson rushed 273 times for 1,067 yards (3.9-yard average) and six touchdowns. In 2010, Benson carried 321 times for 1,111 yards (3.5-yard average) and seven TDs.

Ryan Grant, splitting time with James Starks, had 134 carries for 559 yards (4.2-yard average) and two touchdowns after suffering a season-ending broken leg in the 2010 opener.

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buckeyepackfan
Veteran Member

12 years ago

#15

WTH Ted, you have Ryan Grant out there just waiting for the call and you bring in Cedric Benson?

2nd time this year you have me doubting you decisions.

You know what's best.

Does anyone know if Brandon Saine was injured?

I did not see him at all Thursday night.

Could be Mike just wanted to get a good look at Tyler??

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nerdmann
Premier Member

12 years ago

#16

Originally Posted by: buckeyepackfan

Keep in mind, Grant showed bad faith by using the Favre fiasco as leverage for a new contract. Kind of like Jim Ringo going into Lombardi's office and saying, COACH, MEET MY NEW AGENT.

Plus Ced-Ben is capable of pass pro, receiving, and making the first guy miss.

Saine was held out with something minor.

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TengoJuego
Rookie

12 years ago

#17

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

Not to mention, he'll(Benson) sign for a lot cheaper.

RainX
Member

12 years ago

#18

Benson is the best veteran back left out in FA. If we do end up bringing him in, I'm all for it. I love Starks, but the guy has had a hard time staying healthy (and holding onto the damn ball). We need someone who can at least make defenses honor the running game, and Benson would provide that. He still has some left in the tank and would be cheap. Sign him to a cheap two year deal and you're good to go with little or no long-term salary cap risk. Guys like him just want a job at this point and will take what they can get.

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dyeah_gb
Member

12 years ago

#19

He is being looked at and has not been signed yet. I have faith in the GMs office to make an honest evaluation of whether Benson has something to offer or not. His main draw to me is veteran leadership to the RB position. I want to see Starks step up as a confident number one but the start of 2012 has shown evidence to the contrary.

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RaiderPride
Senior Member

12 years ago

#20

Benson brings with him some of the tangible qualities that come from playing and being part of well structured, and successful organizations.

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