Benson - is he still on rosters? (1 Viewer)

[howo5]

I drafted Benson hoping this year would be his year. But things aren't looking so bright. Does he present any fantasy value this year if Thomas Jones doesn't get injured?

I have him in a keeper league where I can keep him in exchange for a 3rd round pick next year. But I have a feeling he'll be going in the 5th round again next year in redrafts.

Is he even still on rosters in your leagues and when will he get is turn, if ever? Will he be traded in the offseason?

 

[CrossEyed]

I own him in a dynasty league. I fully expect him to get a shot at the starting job this year or next. I'm hanging on to him.

 

[joffer]

i'm hangin' on....it's a long season

 

[Britney Spears]

I own him in a dynasty league. I fully expect him to get a shot at the starting job this year or next. I'm hanging on to him.

IMO mid-season they won't change. Really, what reason has he given them to change? He hasn't performed as well as Jones, despite Jones having a sub-par year. He's also been a whiny cry-baby.When the offseason rolls around though, and the front office has financial re-evaluation type moments, I wouldn't be surprised if something happens.

 

[wannabee]

i have him in a redraft and a dynasty. i think we are still WAY too early to be talking about dumping Bensone

 

[CrossEyed]

I own him in a dynasty league. I fully expect him to get a shot at the starting job this year or next. I'm hanging on to him.

IMO mid-season they won't change. Really, what reason has he given them to change? He hasn't performed as well as Jones, despite Jones having a sub-par year. He's also been a whiny cry-baby.When the offseason rolls around though, and the front office has financial re-evaluation type moments, I wouldn't be surprised if something happens.

It's a long season. RBs tend to get injured.

 

[malice]

I'm holding onto him simply because our playoffs go until week 17 and with the NFC as it is, I can see the Bears sitting starters early.

 

[Britney Spears]

I own him in a dynasty league. I fully expect him to get a shot at the starting job this year or next. I'm hanging on to him.

IMO mid-season they won't change. Really, what reason has he given them to change? He hasn't performed as well as Jones, despite Jones having a sub-par year. He's also been a whiny cry-baby.When the offseason rolls around though, and the front office has financial re-evaluation type moments, I wouldn't be surprised if something happens.

It's a long season. RBs tend to get injured.

Obviously an injury to Jones would turn my theory on it's ear.I assumed the question of value was assimung Jones remained healthy.

 

[BoulderBob]

Unless you can only roster 4/5 RB's, you will probably regret dropping Benson at this point. His situation is still damn good, regardless of the rushing numbers put up by Jones through 4 games.

 

[MrPhoenix]

Anna Benson can be on my roster any day.....

Wait, wrong Benson.

I still have Cedric stashed on my bench, but he's a 3rd option now.

 

[howo5]

Well, in my league we can only keep 5 backs.

Currently I have: Benson, F Taylor, Westy, Caddy, Barlow, and Morency.

One of these guys has to go. Now is he worth rostering?

 

[thecardiackid]

Dropped Benson a couple weeks ago in a 10 team league w/ smallish rosters. Basically came down to him or Jones, and not a keeper, so had to pick one.

FWIW, no one's picked him up thus far, and probably won't unless TJ gets hurt. I can't see this situation changing w/ CHI winning.

 

[BoulderBob]

Well, in my league we can only keep 5 backs.Currently I have: Benson, F Taylor, Westy, Caddy, Barlow, and Morency.One of these guys has to go. Now is he worth rostering?

Well, I'll be damned, that is one nice group of injury-prone RB's. The upside with Benson is much higher than with Morency. However, due to the overall "iffyness" of your RB crew, I'd probably keep the guy who is getting carries at the moment.

 

[PsychoMan]

I'm holding onto him simply because our playoffs go until week 17 and with the NFC as it is, I can see the Bears sitting starters early.

good point. he could be a sneaky play near the end of the season

 

[MrPhoenix]

Well, in my league we can only keep 5 backs.Currently I have: Benson, F Taylor, Westy, Caddy, Barlow, and Morency.One of these guys has to go. Now is he worth rostering?

I'd rank them:CadillacWestbrookBenson (based on long-term value)TaylorMorency (again, long-term value)Barlow

 

[Chaz]

I have him in two 12 teamers. I am viewing him as a guy who will produce big and have huge value if anything should happen to TJ. Nothing else on the WW has that kind of potential, IMO.

 

[gump]

I dropped him on Monday to pick up Chris Perry...as I also have Rudi.

We only roster 5 RB's.

At this point, I think a roster spot with a backup for one of your starters is a better option....

 

[playin4beer]

Timely subject....I was considering dropping him this week. We have a 10 man league non-ppr and can carry as many RB's as we want. My current stable is S.Jax/Westbrook/F.Gore/J.Norwood/C.Benson. Lendale White is available, but I don't know that I want to drop any of my current RB's for him.

Probably going to sit tight right now, I'm 4-0. But knowing my luck Lendale will blow up this week and I'll have no shot at getting him next week.

 

[-OZ-]

I dropped him on Monday to pick up Chris Perry...as I also have Rudi.We only roster 5 RB's.At this point, I think a roster spot with a backup for one of your starters is a better option....

These two seem to be of comparable value. Good pickup as you have Rudi.I happen to like Perry better long term, but that has everything to do with homerism and PPR, nothing to do with their situations.

 

[brednbuddah]

I offered Benson up to the TJ owner for Rod Smith, figured he'd jump on it. turned me down cold.

 

[Kiddnets]

2 year keeper league - have both TJ and Benson for cheap. Kind of hope one of them is dealt in the off season - then I get 2 cheap starters - so I'm holding no matter what.

 

[mbuehner]

Sportsline has him listed as taken in 71% of leagues.

 

[Hue G]

Well, in my league we can only keep 5 backs.Currently I have: Benson, F Taylor, Westy, Caddy, Barlow, and Morency.One of these guys has to go. Now is he worth rostering?

Well, I'll be damned, that is one nice group of injury-prone RB's. The upside with Benson is much higher than with Morency. However, due to the overall "iffyness" of your RB crew, I'd probably keep the guy who is getting carries at the moment.

Even if Thomas Jones ends up getting hurt and Benson ends up starting I still don't see a lot of upside, I've watched 3 of the Bears 4 games this year and a few games that Benson played in last season, I've come to the conclusion that Benson just isn't good. I haven't seen him do one single thing that impressed me in the opportunities that he has had to carry the ball, not one.

 

[B. Nugget]

In one of my leagues, Benson went at 3.01 and I took TJ later (7th or 8th round). I was able to trade Michael Clayton for Benson last week to handcuff TJ.

I thought it was a pretty good deal for me, but the one thing worth noting is that the Benson owner was already desperate enough to trade their 25th overall pick for a guy I drafted late that hadn't exactly lit it up so far. I guess a lot of people do draft based on mid-summer magazines and when that goes wrong, they get what they can.

 

[BoulderBob]

Well, in my league we can only keep 5 backs.Currently I have: Benson, F Taylor, Westy, Caddy, Barlow, and Morency.One of these guys has to go. Now is he worth rostering?

Well, I'll be damned, that is one nice group of injury-prone RB's. The upside with Benson is much higher than with Morency. However, due to the overall "iffyness" of your RB crew, I'd probably keep the guy who is getting carries at the moment.

Even if Thomas Jones ends up getting hurt and Benson ends up starting I still don't see a lot of upside, I've watched 3 of the Bears 4 games this year and a few games that Benson played in last season, I've come to the conclusion that Benson just isn't good. I haven't seen him do one single thing that impressed me in the opportunities that he has had to carry the ball, not one.

On the flip side, every time Benson has been in the game the Bears have had a huge lead and the defense has put 8+ men in the box. Benson has upside due to opponents not realizing that Grossman has the ability to destroy teams through the air, and when opposing d-cordinators start switching up the game-plans, as we saw in the Seattle game, the Bears o-line can dominate in pass-blocking (Excellent) and run-blocking (Above average). Not to mention, with the Bears defense, the starting RB will get 20+ carries, regardless of the opponent due to the Bears relatively weak schedule.

 

[My Hope Street Alias]

Tony Kornheiser has him on his fantasy team. In fact, he's starting him this week due to bye issues.

 

[Biabreakable]

I offered Benson up to the TJ owner for Rod Smith, figured he'd jump on it. turned me down cold.

That guy will regret this later on imho.

 

[cstu]

Unless you can only roster 4/5 RB's, you will probably regret dropping Benson at this point. His situation is still damn good, regardless of the rushing numbers put up by Jones through 4 games.

In my leagues with only 8 bench spots he's on waivers in half of them. Once the bye weeks are over I think he'll get picked up but right now it's hard to waste a roster spot for him with so many players on byes.

 

[cstu]

I offered Benson up to the TJ owner for Rod Smith, figured he'd jump on it. turned me down cold.

Tough call there, though I'd take it as the TJ owner unless I was desperate for WR's and Rod was a starter for me.

 

[el-gato-grande]

I offered Benson up to the TJ owner for Rod Smith, figured he'd jump on it. turned me down cold.

That guy will regret this later on imho.

Rod Smith is a stud....six years ago. IMHO.

 

[brednbuddah]

I offered Benson up to the TJ owner for Rod Smith, figured he'd jump on it. turned me down cold.

That guy will regret this later on imho.

Rod Smith is a stud....six years ago. IMHO.

big cat, I'm sorry. Rod Smith is a steal if you can get him now.

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

I don't think Benson is a TOTAL waste in Dynasty leagues - I think Thomas Jones is going to want an extension or a trade as he enters his contract year after this season.

Plus the Bears should clinch the NFC North by Thanksgiving, so they'll give Benson some opportunities so Thomas Jones doesn't get worn down - if he's not hurt by then.

 

[Shiver44]

Thomas Jones hasn't ever had a full season as a starting RB, so I will hold onto Benson.

 

[el-gato-grande]

I offered Benson up to the TJ owner for Rod Smith, figured he'd jump on it. turned me down cold.

That guy will regret this later on imho.

Rod Smith is a stud....six years ago. IMHO.

big cat, I'm sorry. Rod Smith is a steal if you can get him now.

He is on waivers in my league, so I'm interested to hear why. Dude has done NOTHING so far this season and at 36 years old he has suffered his third concussion in a years span. What is going to happen that Smith suddenly becomes productive? At some point, a players skill level declines with age.

 

[nygiants56]

Well, in my league we can only keep 5 backs.Currently I have: Benson, F Taylor, Westy, Caddy, Barlow, and Morency.One of these guys has to go. Now is he worth rostering?

Well, I'll be damned, that is one nice group of injury-prone RB's. The upside with Benson is much higher than with Morency. However, due to the overall "iffyness" of your RB crew, I'd probably keep the guy who is getting carries at the moment.

Even if Thomas Jones ends up getting hurt and Benson ends up starting I still don't see a lot of upside, I've watched 3 of the Bears 4 games this year and a few games that Benson played in last season, I've come to the conclusion that Benson just isn't good. I haven't seen him do one single thing that impressed me in the opportunities that he has had to carry the ball, not one.

 

[gman74]

i offered kevin barlow for him