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.

Glad To Be A Packers Fan.

rabidgopher04
Member

12 years ago

#13

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

Amazing Bacon Delivery Service! Never be without good bacon again.

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.

Jason Wilde wrote:

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??

I was addicted to The Hokey Pokey, but I turned myself around!

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.

“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”

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.

blank

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.

The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool - R. Feynman

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.

""People Will Probably Never Remember What You Said, And May Never Remember What You Did. However, People Will Always Remember How You Made Them Feel."

Important Information:

The PACKERSHOME uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More Details Close

Fan Shout

Mucky Tundra (8m) : Love AJ but it was time to move on. Also, gonna be interesting to see how he does behind Phillys oline

Mucky Tundra (9m) : Josh Myers to the Jets one a one year, 3.5 million dollar deal

dfosterf (54m) : Wish nothing but the best for AJ Dillon!

Zero2Cool (1h) : Eagles landed AJ Dillon

wpr (1h) : The Packers did not tender restricted free agent John FitzPatrick. The tight end played in nine games after signing with Green Bay

wpr (1h) : The Eagles are signing former Packers running back AJ Dillon, a league source confirms.

Zero2Cool (1h) : Might be waiting for the right place, or right cash, or both

dhazer (1h) : I can't believe Chubb is still a free agent why wouldnt someone take a chance on him he is a stud with stuff to prove

Zero2Cool (3h) : I wanna find it too

Zero2Cool (3h) : if they find it, i wanna know how !!

dfosterf (3h) : According to the OTC cap figures, Miami has one minute to find 10.3 million in cap space lol

Zero2Cool (4h) : lol nice one

dfosterf (5h) : MVS to the Seahawks. I know Martha is relieved, lol

Zero2Cool (5h) : Pelissero: Cooper Kupp to be released by the Rams.

dfosterf (6h) : OTC has increased Packers cap room to over 32 mil

Martha Careful (7h) : RIP Junior Bridgeman. An excellent businessman and NBA er

Zero2Cool (9h) : It's better to have $17m to use on players who will be on the field. That's why trade/release is talked

Zero2Cool (9h) : post june is $7m cap hit with $17m saving

Zero2Cool (9h) : oops meant $10m cap hit

Zero2Cool (9h) : And pre june is $10m savings

Zero2Cool (9h) : Can't make him play.

dhazer (10h) : I am curious why the big need to release Jaire, we have 29 million cap space we arent spending and would only gain $6 million/ make him play

Zero2Cool (11h) : Joey Bosa signed with Bills?

dfosterf (11h) : What they are offering is a left over case of Leinies from the Chippewa Falls plant

Zero2Cool (11h) : 27, 59, 91, 129 gets you Jaire and our 3rd

Zero2Cool (11h) : they give us those five, or even first four, they can have Jaire.

Zero2Cool (11h) : 27, 59, 91, 129 and 136 are only ones worth having of theirs.

dfosterf (11h) : What they don't have is cap space, at least presently at 5.6 mil

dfosterf (11h) : Poor bastards only have 11

Zero2Cool (11h) : Ravens ain't got crap for picks.

Zero2Cool (11h) : Aaron Rodgers is choosing between Steelers and Giants. The Vikings are officially out on him, per RapSheet

dfosterf (12h) : Current cap space 29.6 million.

dfosterf (12h) : Hobbs 2025 cap hit just under 6 million. Banks 2025 cap hit just over 9 million

Mucky Tundra (18h) : beast, this is news to me! Tell me more about these, "draft picks." They seem mighty mysterious! 😉

beast (20h) : Yes, the Ravens have draft picks

dfosterf (21h) : Good luck to him.

Zero2Cool (23h) : Eric Stokes signs with Raiders

Martha Careful (11-Mar) : Tyler Linderbaum C

Mucky Tundra (11-Mar) : Cap space?

Zero2Cool (11-Mar) : Do Ravens have anything we'd even entertain to have?

Mucky Tundra (11-Mar) : I've seen trade ideas of Jaire going to the Ravens all offseason

beast (11-Mar) : A probably false rumor is suggesting CB Jaire Alexander is being traded to the Ravens, again probably false

beast (11-Mar) : Commanders might have a dominant offense the next 3 years at least

Zero2Cool (11-Mar) : San Francisco 49ers announced they have released DL Leonard Floyd.

Mucky Tundra (11-Mar) : Er getting traded twice like that

Mucky Tundra (11-Mar) : Huh, LT Laremy Tunsil traded from Houston to Washington. Never heard of a top OT getting traded in his career like that

Martha Careful (11-Mar) : Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. is returning on a three-year, $66 million deal

Zero2Cool (11-Mar) : Damn

Martha Careful (11-Mar) : Saints are re-signing DE Chase Young to a three-year, $51 million deal worth up to $57 million.

Martha Careful (11-Mar) : 49ers releasing FB Juszcyk any interest?

Please sign in to use Fan Shout

2024 Packers Schedule

Friday, Sep 6 @ 7:15 PM

Eagles

29 - 34

Sunday, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM

COLTS

16 - 10

Sunday, Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM

Titans

30 - 14

Sunday, Sep 29 @ 12:00 PM

VIKINGS

29 - 31

Sunday, Oct 6 @ 3:25 PM

Rams

24 - 19

Sunday, Oct 13 @ 12:00 PM

CARDINALS

34 - 13

Sunday, Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM

TEXANS

24 - 22

Sunday, Oct 27 @ 12:00 PM

Jaguars

30 - 27

Sunday, Nov 3 @ 3:25 PM

LIONS

14 - 24

Sunday, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM

Bears

20 - 19

Sunday, Nov 24 @ 3:25 PM

49ERS

38 - 10

Thursday, Nov 28 @ 7:20 PM

DOLPHINS

30 - 17

Thursday, Dec 5 @ 7:15 PM

Lions

31 - 34

Sunday, Dec 15 @ 7:20 PM

Seahawks

30 - 13

Monday, Dec 23 @ 7:15 PM

SAINTS

34 - 0

Sunday, Dec 29 @ 3:25 PM

Vikings

25 - 27

Sunday, Jan 5 @ 12:00 PM

BEARS

22 - 24

Sunday, Jan 12 @ 3:30 PM

Eagles

10 - 22