Benson injury news only (talk about LJ/scott elsewhere) (1 Viewer)

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

from rotoworld

Cedric Benson (hip) admits he might miss this week's game at Oakland, but he says there's no doubt he'll be able to play the week after against the Browns."It's not a major thing," Benson said. "It may take one week to get ready, but not two. Hopefully I'll be ready this Sunday." Benson also predicted that he's "running all the way to Miami and the Super Bowl" once the abductor strain finally heals. He added that he doesn't see Larry Johnson as any type of threat and welcomes the signing, as it will only make him work harder.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

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Nov. 17, 2009 - 3:51 p.m. ET

Cedric Benson (hip) admits he might miss this week's game at Oakland, but he says there's no doubt he'll be able to play the week after against the Browns.

"It's not a major thing," Benson said. "It may take one week to get ready, but not two. Hopefully I'll be ready this Sunday." Benson also predicted that he's "running all the way to Miami and the Super Bowl" once the abductor strain finally heals. He added that he doesn't see Larry Johnson as any type of threat and welcomes the signing, as it will only make him work harder.

Source: bengals.com

Nov. 16, 2009 - 7:20 p.m. ET

Both Cedric Benson (hip) and Bengals coach Marvin Lewis indicated Monday that Benson could be a game-time decision in Week 11.

Benson's injury is not serious, but he will be limited in practice this week. The hip injury is an "abductor strain" that Benson suffered in Week 9 and caused him to be limited heading into Sunday's tilt with the Steelers. The Bengals are adamant that Larry Johnson's addition doesn't mean Benson is in danger of sitting out. His ability to recover quickly will determine his status at Oakland.

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Nov. 15, 2009 - 7:22 p.m. ET

The Bengals say that Cedric Benson (hip flexor) will be ready for Week 11.

Benson also says the injury won't keep him out, though he probably won't practice much next week. He finished Sunday's win over Pittsburgh with just seven rushes for 22 yards, but it's promising that Benson was at least able to return briefly. Benson has a favorable Week 11 matchup against Oakland.

Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter

Nov. 15, 2009 - 5:55 p.m. ET

Cedric Benson (strained hip flexor) says he will rest early in the week but hopes to be ready for Week 11.

We haven't heard any official medical reports yet, so Benson's words are tough to take at face value. It's a good sign that he was allowed to briefly come back into the game, but did look very hobbled when he did. It's hard to see Benson being 100 percent against the Raiders at this point.

Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter

 

[Sammy B]

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[FGITLOTR]

I think they rest him this week and let Scott run wild on the Raider D--Benson returns rested and hopefully 100% the following week.

 

[Grahamburn]

I also think he gets the week off.

Here's to 25+ carries the next two weeks against Cleveland and Detroit.

 

[Judge Smails]

Color me suspicious. I don't like it when on Sunday/Monday they are already pretty much ruling out a player for the following week. Then you get the "not responding as fast we'd like it to" the following week, etc. This could turn out to be more than a one week thing. And once backs start to get nicked later in the year...........

 

[NoCheese]

Color me suspicious. I don't like it when on Sunday/Monday they are already pretty much ruling out a player for the following week. Then you get the "not responding as fast we'd like it to" the following week, etc. This could turn out to be more than a one week thing. And once backs start to get nicked later in the year...........

I understand the skepticism. I would say if it was a meaningful game against a good team, Benson would play. But I think hey have the luxury of resting him this week and playing up the injury. If this was Pittsburgh/Indy/NE/Balt, Benson would play. So I don't think this is the typical situation.

 

[Banger]

Color me suspicious. I don't like it when on Sunday/Monday they are already pretty much ruling out a player for the following week. Then you get the "not responding as fast we'd like it to" the following week, etc. This could turn out to be more than a one week thing. And once backs start to get nicked later in the year...........

I understand the skepticism. I would say if it was a meaningful game against a good team, Benson would play. But I think hey have the luxury of resting him this week and playing up the injury. If this was Pittsburgh/Indy/NE/Balt, Benson would play. So I don't think this is the typical situation.

They played Pitt last week and he couldn't play in a tight game so I'd think it's more than just a little annoyance. Otherwise he certainly would've played the whole game.

 

[Ike]

 

[steviey]

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[NoCheese]

Color me suspicious. I don't like it when on Sunday/Monday they are already pretty much ruling out a player for the following week. Then you get the "not responding as fast we'd like it to" the following week, etc. This could turn out to be more than a one week thing. And once backs start to get nicked later in the year...........

I understand the skepticism. I would say if it was a meaningful game against a good team, Benson would play. But I think hey have the luxury of resting him this week and playing up the injury. If this was Pittsburgh/Indy/NE/Balt, Benson would play. So I don't think this is the typical situation.

They played Pitt last week and he couldn't play in a tight game so I'd think it's more than just a little annoyance. Otherwise he certainly would've played the whole game.

But how many players wouldn't be able to play if a game was Thursday, but are able to play 3 days later on Sunday? It may turn out to be worse than they are letting on, but I can't accept the logic that because he couldn't finish a game there's no way he can play the next week. Happens all the time where guys get healed up for the next week after they were unable to finish a game. Many times they are held out for precautionary reasons so as not to risk further damage to a largely unknown injury until they've had a chance to do x-rays.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

CINCINNATI - Although everyone continues to stress that everything is operating smoothly, it is looking more like Larry Johnson could be in the lineup for the Bengals Sunday in Oakland.

Johnson practiced with the team for the first time Wednesday and did get a couple of snaps, but mostly tried to immerse himself in the playbook. Also on the field was Cedric Benson, but he did not practice as he continues to recover from a hip flexor injury.

Thursday's practice will be key: If Benson is unable to go, it's almost certain he will miss the game since players who don't practice on Wednesday and Thursday usually do not play. That will give Johnson three practices and five days to prepare.

"It's not easy for any player but you can give them certain things that they can relate to that they've done in their past," said offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski. "They might be called something different but the concept and technique are the same."

Benson did it last year when he joined the Bengals on Sept. 30, then played five days later at Dallas.

Benson was guarded in his first comments since Johnson joined the team. He said that he realizes that football can be more of a business than a game.

"I didn't know I was supposed to be jumping out of my seat or anything. I really have no feelings about it," Benson said. "They made a move they felt they needed to do, and that's fine with me. It's not going to affect me in any kind of way. Whatever happens from here on, I can guarantee you I'll definitely be making the best of it.

"In most cases you hold your fate in your own hands. I'm not letting up in any aspect of what I'm doing. I would imagine that I would continue to be the first guy, and if not, I'll make it that way."

Benson, who is sixth in the league in rushing with 859 yards, said he first felt pain late in the Nov. 8 win over Baltimore. He did not play the last three quarters of Sunday's win over Pittsburgh and would not put a percentage on the likelihood of facing the Raiders.

He did say that the hip was feeling better than it did two days ago and that he would like to get back onto the field as soon as possible.

If Benson is able to play, Johnson will be inactive. But if Benson can't go, Johnson could be called upon and would be part of a running back by committee approach with Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard getting the majority of the carries.

"He could go in for some limited stuff," Bratkowski said of Johnson. "It's a situation where if Ced can't go, you're going in with two halfbacks into a game and neither one of those guys have had 25 carries in a game. Larry would give you the emergency to spell them so those reps would get evened out and no one would get overloaded."

When Benson does return to the lineup, Bratkowski said the team will try to give Scott and Leonard some more carries. "It's obvious the wear and tear had a little effect on him (Benson), so we will spell him with Brian and Bernard."

As for the reaction from the rest of the players, the general consensus was that Johnson's transgressions were history.

They also think the move sends a message that the front office thinks the team can contend this year.

"The one thing about this team is we don't judge on past issues," safety Chris Crocker said. "There's enough guys that have had plenty of DUIs, guys who've served time and been in trouble, guys that have had all sorts of issues. We'll be able to help him by talking about those experiences and how you bounce back. That's been our whole thing this year, we've bounced back whether it has been from injuries or issues off the field."

Said tackle Andrew Whitworth: "I think they believe in us and this team to make a move like this. It adds another troop and other guys who can step in and fill in. They think we're close, and as much as we've been able to run the football that you want to add another back who can move the football ..."

 

[doubletrouble]

he will sit, this should be a easy win for Cincy

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

@ get that Scott/LJ stuff outta here.

 

[Otis]

I'm really excited to see what LJ will do this weekend. I'm predicting 100+ and 1. What are your thoughts?

 

[Grahamburn]

I'm really excited to see what LJ will do this weekend. I'm predicting 100+ and 1. What are your thoughts?

Bernard Scott is in line for a pretty good game... Please see mine.

 

[KCC]

I'm really excited to see what LJ will do this weekend. I'm predicting 100+ and 1. What are your thoughts?

Is this or are you serious? No offense intended, Otis. Just an honest question. As an LJ owner, I'm not as hopeful.

 

[DoubleG]

I'm really excited to see what LJ will do this weekend. I'm predicting 100+ and 1. What are your thoughts?

Bernard Scott is in line for a pretty good game... Please see mine.

Stop pissing.

 

[Otis]

I'm really excited to see what LJ will do this weekend. I'm predicting 100+ and 1. What are your thoughts?

Is this or are you serious? No offense intended, Otis. Just an honest question. As an LJ owner, I'm not as hopeful.

If he gets 5 carries, probably not. If he gets 15-20, yup.

 

[gnarboots11]

He reaggrivated an injury against Pittsburgh, so why would it all of a sudden get better? I can almost guarantee he does not play this week. If it were a new injury against Pitt then I would consider him possibly to play, but it's not, it's an old injury that flared up and got worse than ever. So if he were to play against Oakland wouldn't it just flare up again? It's only going to be 6 off days, he had more than 6 off days since the Baltimore game and it flared up on him and got worse. Logic says, HE IS OUT! and plan accordingly.

 

[Otis]

I can almost guarantee he does not play this week.

Well, there you have it folks.

 

[gnarboots11]

O and BTW, this ends Benson's chances of RB1 numbers for the rest of the year. Wake up call for the Bengals coaching staff, RBBC here on out. It was a nice run fellas, but reality has struck, face it.

 

[ScottyFargo]

O and BTW, this ends Benson's chances of RB1 numbers for the rest of the year. Wake up call for the Bengals coaching staff, RBBC here on out. It was a nice run fellas, but reality has struck, face it.

Oh yeah?

 

[NoCheese]

I can almost guarantee he does not play this week.

Well, there you have it folks.

Based on this guarantee I will be removing him from my lineup. That is, if you're really sure about this.

 

[gnarboots11]

O and BTW, this ends Benson's chances of RB1 numbers for the rest of the year. Wake up call for the Bengals coaching staff, RBBC here on out. It was a nice run fellas, but reality has struck, face it.

Oh yeah?

YEP!Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said that he will give Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard more carries even when Cedric Benson (hip) gets back in the lineup."It's obvious the wear and tear had a little effect on him (Benson), so we will spell him with Brian and Bernard," Bratkowski said.

 

[ScottyFargo]

O and BTW, this ends Benson's chances of RB1 numbers for the rest of the year. Wake up call for the Bengals coaching staff, RBBC here on out. It was a nice run fellas, but reality has struck, face it.

Oh yeah?

YEP!Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said that he will give Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard more carries even when Cedric Benson (hip) gets back in the lineup."It's obvious the wear and tear had a little effect on him (Benson), so we will spell him with Brian and Bernard," Bratkowski said.

"Spell him" = RBBC now?

 

[NoCheese]

O and BTW, this ends Benson's chances of RB1 numbers for the rest of the year. Wake up call for the Bengals coaching staff, RBBC here on out. It was a nice run fellas, but reality has struck, face it.

Oh yeah?

YEP!Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said that he will give Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard more carries even when Cedric Benson (hip) gets back in the lineup."It's obvious the wear and tear had a little effect on him (Benson), so we will spell him with Brian and Bernard," Bratkowski said.

"Spell him" = RBBC now?

Yep. Now that Chester Taylor is "spelling" AP, it's a full blown committee.

 

[ScottyFargo]

O and BTW, this ends Benson's chances of RB1 numbers for the rest of the year. Wake up call for the Bengals coaching staff, RBBC here on out. It was a nice run fellas, but reality has struck, face it.

Oh yeah?

YEP!Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said that he will give Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard more carries even when Cedric Benson (hip) gets back in the lineup."It's obvious the wear and tear had a little effect on him (Benson), so we will spell him with Brian and Bernard," Bratkowski said.

"Spell him" = RBBC now?

Yep. Now that Chester Taylor is "spelling" AP, it's a full blown committee.

End of the world

 

[DoubleG]

O and BTW, this ends Benson's chances of RB1 numbers for the rest of the year. Wake up call for the Bengals coaching staff, RBBC here on out. It was a nice run fellas, but reality has struck, face it.

Oh yeah?

YEP!Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said that he will give Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard more carries even when Cedric Benson (hip) gets back in the lineup."It's obvious the wear and tear had a little effect on him (Benson), so we will spell him with Brian and Bernard," Bratkowski said.

"Spell him" = RBBC now?

Oh crap, now he'll only get 25 carries a game instead of 30+. ####.

 

[Traders2001]

O and BTW, this ends Benson's chances of RB1 numbers for the rest of the year. Wake up call for the Bengals coaching staff, RBBC here on out. It was a nice run fellas, but reality has struck, face it.

Your so funny .....I hope you are fishing , if not you havent got a clue ..

 

[steviey]

Can we just keep this thread solely about the injury? There are 3 or 4 other threads where people are spewing plenty of speculative garbage based solely on who they have on their fantasy roster. Can we just make those other threads the garbage threads and this thread about how serious the injury is and how soon Benson plays again?

 

[shims3]

Can we just keep this thread solely about the injury? There are 3 or 4 other threads where people are spewing plenty of speculative garbage based solely on who they have on their fantasy roster. Can we just make those other threads the garbage threads and this thread about how serious the injury is and how soon Benson plays again?

I agree - I am looking for information on Benson's status for this weekend and going forward. Any news on how he is feeling? I would think he misses 1 game because of this.

 

[Sarnoff]

 

[shuke]

O and BTW, this ends Benson's chances of RB1 numbers for the rest of the year. Wake up call for the Bengals coaching staff, RBBC here on out. It was a nice run fellas, but reality has struck, face it.

Oh yeah?

YEP!Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said that he will give Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard more carries even when Cedric Benson (hip) gets back in the lineup."It's obvious the wear and tear had a little effect on him (Benson), so we will spell him with Brian and Bernard," Bratkowski said.

 

[steviey]

Benson not dressed for practice today according to Bengals Twitter.

LINK

 

[Banger]

Benson not dressed for practice today according to Bengals Twitter.

LINK

ok, so he's out. Now the question is the distribution among Scott/LJ/Leonard.

 

[longlip]

ok, i have dwill and stewart in my lineup and have scott on the bench....how many carries will scott get, i realize everyone is guessing but i need some good guesses...

 

[Banger]

ok, i have dwill and stewart in my lineup and have scott on the bench....how many carries will scott get, i realize everyone is guessing but i need some good guesses...

I really doubt you'll get any clear guidance except if LJ clearly doesn't practice or take any reps with the offense...then you can assume that Leonard/Scott will get all the work (primarily Scott). I'm sure they'll be tight lipped about it because like any team they aren't going to tip their hand unnecessarily.

 

[Statler & Waldorf]

Benson not dressed for practice today according to Bengals Twitter.

LINK

ok, so he's out. Now the question is the distribution among Scott/LJ/Leonard.

I wouldn't say that just yet, even though I'm assuming he's going to be out as well. Tomorrow's practice is the big indicator.

 

[Banger]

Benson not dressed for practice today according to Bengals Twitter.

LINK

ok, so he's out. Now the question is the distribution among Scott/LJ/Leonard.

I wouldn't say that just yet, even though I'm assuming he's going to be out as well. Tomorrow's practice is the big indicator.

no usually it's Thursday.

 

[eefflrat]

Benson not dressed for practice today according to Bengals Twitter.

LINK

ok, so he's out. Now the question is the distribution among Scott/LJ/Leonard.

I wouldn't say that just yet, even though I'm assuming he's going to be out as well. Tomorrow's practice is the big indicator.

no usually it's Thursday.

No, I'm with the other guy, it's usually Friday. Although I think he will be out.

 

[JMJ]

Benson not dressed for practice today according to Bengals Twitter.

LINK

ok, so he's out. Now the question is the distribution among Scott/LJ/Leonard.

I wouldn't say that just yet, even though I'm assuming he's going to be out as well. Tomorrow's practice is the big indicator.

no usually it's Thursday.

No, I'm with the other guy, it's usually Friday. Although I think he will be out.

Always Friday.If a guy practices Friday ... he plays. If he doesn't ... and he is not Brian Westbrook of year's past ... he doesn't.

Thursday has little-to-nothing to do with it.

 

[jagbag]

Benson not dressed for practice today according to Bengals Twitter.

LINK

ok, so he's out. Now the question is the distribution among Scott/LJ/Leonard.

I wouldn't say that just yet, even though I'm assuming he's going to be out as well. Tomorrow's practice is the big indicator.

no usually it's Thursday

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This

 

[Banger]

No, I'm with the other guy, it's usually Friday. Although I think he will be out.

Always Friday.If a guy practices Friday ... he plays. If he doesn't ... and he is not Brian Westbrook of year's past ... he doesn't.Thursday has little-to-nothing to do with it.

Larry Johnson's role with Bengals depends on Cedric BensonIf leading rusher sits, former Chief is likely to playBy Joe Reedy • jreedy@enquirer.com • November 18, 2009 Johnson practiced with the team for the first time Wednesday and did get a couple of snaps, but mostly tried to immerse himself in the playbook. Also on the field was Cedric Benson, but he did not practice as he continues to recover from a hip flexor injury.Thursday's practice will be key: If Benson is unable to go, it's almost certain he will miss the game since players who don't practice on Wednesday and Thursday usually do not play. That will give Johnson three practices and five days to prepare.

 

[Statler & Waldorf]

No, I'm with the other guy, it's usually Friday. Although I think he will be out.

Always Friday.If a guy practices Friday ... he plays. If he doesn't ... and he is not Brian Westbrook of year's past ... he doesn't.

Thursday has little-to-nothing to do with it.

Larry Johnson's role with Bengals depends on Cedric Benson

If leading rusher sits, former Chief is likely to play

By Joe Reedy • jreedy@enquirer.com • November 18, 2009

Johnson practiced with the team for the first time Wednesday and did get a couple of snaps, but mostly tried to immerse himself in the playbook. Also on the field was Cedric Benson, but he did not practice as he continues to recover from a hip flexor injury.

Thursday's practice will be key: If Benson is unable to go, it's almost certain he will miss the game since players who don't practice on Wednesday and Thursday usually do not play. That will give Johnson three practices and five days to prepare.

Joe Reedy is smoking crack. But who cares who's right or wrong. Back to Benson:From Rotoworld:

According to NFL.com's Jason LaCanfora, Cedric Benson (hip) is unlikely to play against the Raiders this week after missing a second straight practice Thursday.

Benson's teammates have also said they would be surprised if he plays. LaCanfora's source says Larry Johnson has received plenty of practice reps and could see a "significant role" at Oakland. We remain skeptical that LJ will have much of an impact and believe that Bernard Scott is the back to start in fantasy leagues as a RB2/flex this week.

Nothing really new.

 

[Sammy B]

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/19/bengals-rb...out-vs-raiders/

"Bengals RB Cedric Benson likely will not play Sunday against the Raiders after missing practice again with a hip injury, according to a league source.

Benson’s teammates would be surprised if he is able to go.

Recently signed RB Larry Johnson has received an ample workload in practice, according to the source, and could end up playing a significant role in this weekend’s game."

 

[Banger]

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/19/bengals-rb...out-vs-raiders/

"Bengals RB Cedric Benson likely will not play Sunday against the Raiders after missing practice again with a hip injury, according to a league source.

Benson’s teammates would be surprised if he is able to go.

Recently signed RB Larry Johnson has received an ample workload in practice, according to the source, and could end up playing a significant role in this weekend’s game."

I'm really shocked that people are surprised that LJ will get a large role. THAT'S WHY THEY GOT HIM.

 

[Byron_nyc]

Wouldn't you rest Cedric Benson for a week, if you were the Bengals facing the Raiders, looking at a deep playoff run? I sure would.

My gut tells me its the Bernard Scott show, and he'll put up Shonne Greene/Jamal Charles-against-the-Raiders numbers. I just don't see them giving LJ the bulk of the carries if he's only spent less than a week with the playbook.

 

[munygon2]

I just hope LJ comes in for garbage time while Scott (who I will probably start!) goes for a buck fifty and two TD's.

 

[shuke]

I just hope LJ comes in for garbage time while Scott (who I will probably start!) goes for a buck fifty and two TD's.

Keep us updated.