Why Benson instead of Grant?
Anyone have a reasonable explanation?

Originally Posted by: yooperfan 

I think it's pretty simple: Benson is a better running back than Grant. That's my opinion, anyway. The difference may not be huge, but there is a difference.

Originally Posted by: doddpower 

How so? Do you mean Benson's actual running skills? They don't seem to be better than average. Or is it something else? Like pass protection?

Neither Grant nor Benson are decent receivers.

Please elaborate.

Originally Posted by: zombieslayer 

My two cents (in current purchasing power...ahem):

Benson signed for less money.

Can't get much enthusiasm up for either one. Reminds me of the days of trying to get enthusiastic about Barty and Barry Smith. Bleh.

Originally Posted by: Wade 

You can't get one past Pop Psychologist Extraordinaire Dr. Zombieslayer. No siree bob. I know what's going on in that ol' head of his, even more than he does.

Originally Posted by: zombieslayer 

To reach 1,000 yards, he’ll have to overcome:
(1) not being the starter;
(2) playing on a pass first team;
(3) fumbling;
(4) the fact that he’s now nothing more than a short to mid-range RB;
(5) new to the Pack system;
(6) in worse shape than the rest of the league since his training camp start is late; and
(7) age.
Other than that, he should be fine.

Dr.Zombieslayer, my ass.


By the way, I see that Benson's goal is 1000 yards this year....I like this guys comment from PFT.....

Originally Posted by: vikesrule 

Alright. I dropped out of Grad School and never finished my Masters. You caught me. Damn. Still, I bet I can fix relationships better than that Dr. Phil clown.

Still, Benson's a perfect fit for the Packers. I couldn't be happier. We get a RB who gets 3.8 yards a carry then falls down. As long as he falls down still holding the ball.

Running's not important in today's NFL. You got yourself the best RB in the past 5 years and look where it got you.

Originally Posted by: zombieslayer