Brutis
Footballguy
As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
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Benson Is Terrible (1 Viewer)
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You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
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Brutis
Footballguy
He's got60 yards and a TD against one of the best D's in football, im not greedy, I'll take that. What did you expect him to do against Green Bay considering they havent given up a rushing TD this year.You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
Confused?Obviously.He's got60 yards and a TD against one of the best D's in football, im not greedy, I'll take that. What did you expect him to do against Green Bay considering they havent given up a rushing TD this year.You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
TD5150
Footballguy
You obviously have Benson colored glasses.He has played terrible, 27 carries 64 yards is Curtis Enis bad.He's got60 yards and a TD against one of the best D's in football, im not greedy, I'll take that. What did you expect him to do against Green Bay considering they havent given up a rushing TD this year.You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
For me, it's just the way he looks. I've watched him two weeks in a row now, and he seems unsure. He doesn't hit the hole with any authority, when he does hit the hole. I know GB has a good D, and Detroit has good DT's, but that still doesn't excuse how slow Benson looks once he gets the hand-off. I was completely sold on Benson before the year, have him as my #2 in all 3 of my serious money leagues, but he has shown me nothing.He's got60 yards and a TD against one of the best D's in football, im not greedy, I'll take that. What did you expect him to do against Green Bay considering they havent given up a rushing TD this year.You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
mcnabbmcnow
Footballguy
I dropped Benson and picked up Lamont Jordan and Selvin Young. Don't know why someone dropped Jordan. Benson just looks like he is close to a serious benching, and the other Chicago RB's don't inspire confidence either.
Brutis
Footballguy
Sorry to hear that. He got me some points tonight tho.You obviously have Benson colored glasses.He has played terrible, 27 carries 64 yards is Curtis Enis bad.He's got60 yards and a TD against one of the best D's in football, im not greedy, I'll take that. What did you expect him to do against Green Bay considering they havent given up a rushing TD this year.You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
flapgreen
Footballguy
I've watched every game he's played. He always looks like that. I tried to warn people at the beginning of the year.For me, it's just the way he looks. I've watched him two weeks in a row now, and he seems unsure. He doesn't hit the hole with any authority, when he does hit the hole. I know GB has a good D, and Detroit has good DT's, but that still doesn't excuse how slow Benson looks once he gets the hand-off. I was completely sold on Benson before the year, have him as my #2 in all 3 of my serious money leagues, but he has shown me nothing.He's got60 yards and a TD against one of the best D's in football, im not greedy, I'll take that. What did you expect him to do against Green Bay considering they havent given up a rushing TD this year.You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
duaneok66
Footballguy
all this and he is still putting up better numbers than LJ . . .I've watched every game he's played. He always looks like that. I tried to warn people at the beginning of the year.For me, it's just the way he looks. I've watched him two weeks in a row now, and he seems unsure. He doesn't hit the hole with any authority, when he does hit the hole. I know GB has a good D, and Detroit has good DT's, but that still doesn't excuse how slow Benson looks once he gets the hand-off. I was completely sold on Benson before the year, have him as my #2 in all 3 of my serious money leagues, but he has shown me nothing.He's got60 yards and a TD against one of the best D's in football, im not greedy, I'll take that. What did you expect him to do against Green Bay considering they havent given up a rushing TD this year.You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
What did LT have against the Packers?You obviously have Benson colored glasses.He has played terrible, 27 carries 64 yards is Curtis Enis bad.He's got60 yards and a TD against one of the best D's in football, im not greedy, I'll take that. What did you expect him to do against Green Bay considering they havent given up a rushing TD this year.You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
Keith Lewis
Footballguy
Benson looked pathetic again.
On the season 101 carries, 303 yards, Do the math, he flat out sucks.
On the season 101 carries, 303 yards, Do the math, he flat out sucks.
flapgreen
Footballguy
This comparison has never made any sense.all this and he is still putting up better numbers than LJ . . .I've watched every game he's played. He always looks like that. I tried to warn people at the beginning of the year.For me, it's just the way he looks. I've watched him two weeks in a row now, and he seems unsure. He doesn't hit the hole with any authority, when he does hit the hole. I know GB has a good D, and Detroit has good DT's, but that still doesn't excuse how slow Benson looks once he gets the hand-off. I was completely sold on Benson before the year, have him as my #2 in all 3 of my serious money leagues, but he has shown me nothing.He's got60 yards and a TD against one of the best D's in football, im not greedy, I'll take that. What did you expect him to do against Green Bay considering they havent given up a rushing TD this year.You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
Brutis
Footballguy
And Sjax, MJD, Maroney and TJ and on and on.....all this and he is still putting up better numbers than LJ . . .I've watched every game he's played. He always looks like that. I tried to warn people at the beginning of the year.For me, it's just the way he looks. I've watched him two weeks in a row now, and he seems unsure. He doesn't hit the hole with any authority, when he does hit the hole. I know GB has a good D, and Detroit has good DT's, but that still doesn't excuse how slow Benson looks once he gets the hand-off. I was completely sold on Benson before the year, have him as my #2 in all 3 of my serious money leagues, but he has shown me nothing.He's got60 yards and a TD against one of the best D's in football, im not greedy, I'll take that. What did you expect him to do against Green Bay considering they havent given up a rushing TD this year.You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
Keith Lewis
Footballguy
Why do people bother comparing him to other backs having bad years? Benson looks like crap, 101 carries, 303 yards, that is absolutely horrible. Enough comparing, this is about Benson and he looks like dog doodoo.
Sleeper 43
Footballguy
As a Benson owner in redrafts I got him as depth A. and B. while he has been an overall disappointment this year, he seems to be getting a little better each week which is a pleasant surprise at this point.
Numbers wise, sure, he is doing just enough to be my RB#2. I am fortunate in that my WR's are very solid, allowing me to run 3 WR to cover my flex. However, I see no potential for anything more than what Benson has provided. If he doesn't get a score, he's going to be single digits. I just don't see the explosion from him that it takes to have those big games, 125+ yds. He may fall into a multiple TD game at some point this year, but the yardage is gonna be tough sledding I fear, all year. He just isn't going to be the guy that you point to and say "I won this game because of him" at any time this year. Second round picks should have a game or two like that.all this and he is still putting up better numbers than LJ . . .I've watched every game he's played. He always looks like that. I tried to warn people at the beginning of the year.For me, it's just the way he looks. I've watched him two weeks in a row now, and he seems unsure. He doesn't hit the hole with any authority, when he does hit the hole. I know GB has a good D, and Detroit has good DT's, but that still doesn't excuse how slow Benson looks once he gets the hand-off. I was completely sold on Benson before the year, have him as my #2 in all 3 of my serious money leagues, but he has shown me nothing.He's got60 yards and a TD against one of the best D's in football, im not greedy, I'll take that. What did you expect him to do against Green Bay considering they havent given up a rushing TD this year.You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
Sleeper 43
Footballguy
As a Benson owner in redrafts I got him as depth A. and B. while he has been an overall disappointment this year, he seems to be getting a little better each week which is a pleasant surprise.
ckalltheway
Footballguy
Y'know, he's not hurt. He's gonna get the rock regardless. And he's good for a consistent 10 or so points per game.
If you have Benson on your team and you're losing he's not your only problem.
My 14 team, PPR, redraft team is 5-0 with him.
My money dynasty team was 3-0 when I traded him and Wes Welker for Edge James. The other team has won both games and I'm still undefeated.
Knowing his limitations, he CAN be effective on your team and somebody you CAN trade to the right person.
If you keep your expectations tiny, you'll go through life not being so whiny.
If you have Benson on your team and you're losing he's not your only problem.
My 14 team, PPR, redraft team is 5-0 with him.
My money dynasty team was 3-0 when I traded him and Wes Welker for Edge James. The other team has won both games and I'm still undefeated.
Knowing his limitations, he CAN be effective on your team and somebody you CAN trade to the right person.
If you keep your expectations tiny, you'll go through life not being so whiny.
TD5150
Footballguy
27 carries with a long of only 11 and after that I think his long was 6.
You CANNOT be a good FF running back if you average 3.1 yards a carry and NEVER break a long run.
I bet he doesn't have a run longer than 15 this season.
Somebody needs to put a rubber band around his balls before the game to get him pissed maybe then he will run mad. When he does then he could actually try and run over somebody instead of gong OB or hit a hole going full speed or break a tackle.
You CANNOT be a good FF running back if you average 3.1 yards a carry and NEVER break a long run.
I bet he doesn't have a run longer than 15 this season.
Somebody needs to put a rubber band around his balls before the game to get him pissed maybe then he will run mad. When he does then he could actually try and run over somebody instead of gong OB or hit a hole going full speed or break a tackle.
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Brutis
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LT was Kijana Carter bad that day.What did LT have against the Packers?You obviously have Benson colored glasses.He has played terrible, 27 carries 64 yards is Curtis Enis bad.He's got60 yards and a TD against one of the best D's in football, im not greedy, I'll take that. What did you expect him to do against Green Bay considering they havent given up a rushing TD this year.You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
mlball77
Footballguy
I'm a Bears fan and have been lukewarm on Benson all year (and offseason). I knew he wasn't a game breaker, but thought he would be more effective grinding out games. I think his lack of vision and the lack of push by the o-line (all year) has led to his poor play. He doesn't cut back etc. with any skill, something Thomas Jones is great at. But Jones wasn't much of a downhill runner, which Benson is (they really were a great combo).
I think that Benson will eek out a 1k year and 8 TDs, but will have a YPC of around 3.6 by year end. Not what most of us Bears fans (or Benson FF owners) had hoped for.
I don't think his poor play can be totally chalked up to him sucking, as the line has been bad this year, but I think a good percentage of the blame is his. He simply isn't that good.
I think that Benson will eek out a 1k year and 8 TDs, but will have a YPC of around 3.6 by year end. Not what most of us Bears fans (or Benson FF owners) had hoped for.
I don't think his poor play can be totally chalked up to him sucking, as the line has been bad this year, but I think a good percentage of the blame is his. He simply isn't that good.
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az_prof
Footballguy
I totally agree, and I have him in one league too and am regretting it. He is getting opportunities but looks slow and tentative. Yes, there were not a lot of great holes but when there were holes instead of bursting through for 7,8,9, 10 plus yards, he would get three or four.
For me, it's just the way he looks. I've watched him two weeks in a row now, and he seems unsure. He doesn't hit the hole with any authority, when he does hit the hole. I know GB has a good D, and Detroit has good DT's, but that still doesn't excuse how slow Benson looks once he gets the hand-off. I was completely sold on Benson before the year, have him as my #2 in all 3 of my serious money leagues, but he has shown me nothing.He's got60 yards and a TD against one of the best D's in football, im not greedy, I'll take that. What did you expect him to do against Green Bay considering they havent given up a rushing TD this year.You are in some serious denial. Hey I own him in a couple of leagues as well. It is okay to admit you made a serious mistake drafting the bumb.As I type this Im watching. I just dont agree with you is all. I sure hope that didnt offend you.Are you watching the games?And zero holes opened.
TwinTurbo
Footballguy
As many other posters have already said, Benson does not look good and never really has looked good during his short time in the league. He runs slow and has very little wiggle or shiftiness. He lacks vision. He looks powerful at times and then other times he gets tackled without much effort.
All that said, he's healthy unlike a lot of other #1 RB's and he will probably improve as the season progresses. Maybe it starts to click for him. I think he will improve before the year is done. But if you are in a Dynasty or Keeper league, I just don't see Benson as a guy you would want to build your team around. He clearly does not have the skillset required to be an elite NFL RB.
All that said, he's healthy unlike a lot of other #1 RB's and he will probably improve as the season progresses. Maybe it starts to click for him. I think he will improve before the year is done. But if you are in a Dynasty or Keeper league, I just don't see Benson as a guy you would want to build your team around. He clearly does not have the skillset required to be an elite NFL RB.
benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
Hate Hate HateYou do realize Benson's running is what the Packers were worried about and set up the game winning TD. The Offensive line has been horrid this season.....note John Tait didn't play tonite, Ruben Brown is 36 and so is Fred Miller. Young talented lineman are needed next offseason.
flapgreen
Footballguy
mdog1967
Footballguy
Hey god bless Benson, He ran, and he ran and he ran. He is what he is - a barley servicable RB. 5 weeks into the season and he still looks below average. Should change your name to Briggs leads the way. He was far more valuable to the Bears than Benson tonight, hell anynight.
PatytonsGhost
Footballguy
I agree, Angelo will address this need in the draft and free agency. We are an awful run blocking team, Any RB except for LT would look bad in this line. I'm assuming people actually know how football works and they understand the simple fundamentals of the game but when your O line does not open up holes for you I don't care who you are you are not going to run through 300 pound lineman. I saw this today and last week and prior to that too. I don't care what you football illiterates think or see.
Red Apples
Footballguy
Like Madden said about benson and the bears running game "it ain't going to cut it"
Benson is horrible.
Benson is horrible.
PatytonsGhost
Footballguy
Yeah quoting Madden is really going to make your opinion credible,
flapgreen
Footballguy
This will make your opinion more credible.
PatytonsGhost
Footballguy
How bout the actual commentary on the post I quoted
flapgreen
Footballguy
I've watched every game Benson has played since he's been in Chicago. He's no more or less to blame than the rest of the offense. The entire offense sucks. That being said, he does very little to give the team any kind of spark on offense. He's a mediocre back at best. As I and others have said, he's slow and can't break tackles very well. He also can't create anything on his own. Anyone watching the games can see this. Last year, it was because he wasn't given the full load, which was a lame excuse anyway. This year, it's because the line isn't blocking for him. When will any of the blame ever fall on Benson? Seriously
mdog1967
Footballguy
Make all the excuses you want, Benson sucks - O-Line, no O-line it dont matter. But hey all us Illiterates what do we know, should we mistrust our own eyes?. Should we see that plodding, head down, run into his own man, no cut back, no heart, Big "P" as a legitimate RB. Benson leads the Way? Get the F*** out of here. The Bears deserve better from a first round pick, much better. This is damn near as stupid as insisting that Brandon Finger Tip Tackle Jackson is going to be a Great RB for the Pack. Did he make a couple of good runs tonight, sure. But mostly he just ran into the pile. 2.2 yards a carry and a cloud of dust. Welcome back Enis, you are wounded duck SOB. I think J.J. Arrington may be a better back at this point. Give Benson a white cane and seeing eye dog, it will be the only way he runs to an open lane. Never ever seen a guy with less vision, of course if he would put his head up he might be able to see where the heck he was going. The O-line plays better when they have some idea of where the RB is going to run to, they are probably scared he is going to run right up thier backside and roll up on one of their ankles, ending their season and possibly their carreer. We know how football works were just not smoking the Benson Crack Pipe.
eagles2007
Footballguy
He seems pretty intent on running to where he's supposed to run, not looking and seeing if he cuts outside, he might be able to fall forward for 4 yards instead of 2.
I thought the play-calling Sunday night was bleh. Of course, I think most of the play-calling in the NFL is that way. I even kind of convinced my boss of it Sunday night when the Bears threw an incompletion on first down, called timeout and ran up the middle with Benson on 2nd-and-10 ... just as I predicted and as I see OVER AND OVER AND OVER in the NFL.
That said, I got my first legit offer for Benson after tonight's game. If I can massage it a little, I'll probably take it.
I'll pass it on when/if it happens.
I thought the play-calling Sunday night was bleh. Of course, I think most of the play-calling in the NFL is that way. I even kind of convinced my boss of it Sunday night when the Bears threw an incompletion on first down, called timeout and ran up the middle with Benson on 2nd-and-10 ... just as I predicted and as I see OVER AND OVER AND OVER in the NFL.
That said, I got my first legit offer for Benson after tonight's game. If I can massage it a little, I'll probably take it.
I'll pass it on when/if it happens.
Assani Fisher
Footballguy
Serious question: Coming out of college what were the positives about Benson that made him such a highly regarded talent?
duaneok66
Footballguy
the problem is that other high profile backs look just as bad . . . what is Bush doing nowadays??has Benson had a good year?? NO WAY, but even LT's first three weeks were putrid (in terms of ypc) and yet we're on page eight of Benson . . . where's LJ's ten page thread???obviously, most of these teams have OL issues, and anyone watching the games can see that. Benson doesn't break tackles?? It's pretty hard to break them when you have three or four guys on you every down - and he doesnt get tackled by his shoestring like Bush . . .does anyone notice why Benson continues to receive carries if he stinks??? Because Smith knows the OL is at fault . . . if he didnt think that way, then highly touted rookie Wolfe and backup Peterson would get more looks . . .
Liquid Tension
Footballguy
I think some people just look at the box scores and say a guy blows. I don't own Benson, but the issue is not Benson, it is the line. I thought Benson looked good yesterday, yes, good. he made some very nice shifty, fast and powerful moves. He ran hard. The issue is that there are no holes and he can't run downhill when he is dodging or breaking tackles behind the LOS. Two plays come to mind: 1) Griese does not audible and against an 8 man front and a blitz, he just hands the ball off to Benson who gets the ball just in time to be hit by 2 guys...loss of 3. The other one was where he gets the handoff and gets hit immediately (4 yards deep)but stays up as he moves across the line and then gets hit again, but keeps his balance and keeps moving towards the sideline and then drives forward just to get to the LOS. great zero yard run.Now, I am not saying that Benson is elite, but if you people do not think that the OL and the offense have A LOT (not a little) to do with the success of a RB, then you simply don't understand the game. Benson might be a fumbler and Benson is not a breakaway back either, but he could be a Rudi Johnson type of back if he had Carson Palmer and 2 excellent WR's pulling some of the attention away from the LOS. Case in point, I own Kenton Keith and at the expense of me losing trade value, the guy has very little. What he has are some good holes to run through and defenses that are totally trying to stop Manning. If people can't see that Benson is a lot better than this guy, well I said enough.Case in point 2, do you think LT is all of a sudden a much worse RB or do you think that maybe he is not looking as good because the OL hasn't played well (or the schemes)?
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Liquid Tension
Footballguy
And you guys are all wrong.
el-gato-grande
Footballguy
Not every team had him as highly regarded as the Bears. He was hyped because of his numbers, but some considered him to be lacking heart and a few thought he was Ricky Williams on a bad head trip day (Benson's eccentricity came across in the interviews). Benson had a very good offensive line at Texas that allowed him to run between the tackles, consistently get into the second level, and then punish smaller defenders with his size and strength (which was superior at the college level).The problem in the NFL is that the holes open and close faster than in college. And the linebackers and defensive backs are bigger, faster, and hit harder. Some guys never adjust to that.
Benson could be effective as a change of pace guy if paired with an elusive slasher type of runner that can wear down a defense (similar to Willie Parker and Najeh Davenport in Pittsburgh). But, unfortunately, the Bears aren't paying him the amount of money they have invested to be a change of pace guy and that is why he won't last here. That and fans in Chicago who fondly remember the days of Walter Payton will not stand for a guy that runs out of bounds and doesn't finish off plays.
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mdog1967
Footballguy
As much as I think Benson isnot a real good NFL Back, he was a STUD in college, a complete Stud. He had holes the size of dump trucks to run through and he was fast. I dont think he was as good a college player as Ron Dayne, but he was a Fantastic College Back.
el-gato-grande
Footballguy
CEDRIC BENSON, Senior, Texas
BIO: 2004 Doak Walker Award winner and a unanimous All-Conference choice after posting 326/1,834/19 on the ground and adding 22/179/1 as a pass catcher. Junior totals included 258/1,360/21 after 305/1,293/12 as a sophomore. Originally broke the century barrier as a freshman when he burst onto the scene totaling 223/1,053/12. Has led Texas in rushing the past four years.
POSITIVES: Big, powerful ballcarrier who controls games or breaks them wide open. Patient back who displays vision at the line of scrimmage or down the field, waits for blocks to develop, then follows them. Possesses some wiggle and juke in his runs, sets up defenders, making them miss at the point. Runs with good lean, possesses excellent first step quickness and plays with outstanding balance and body control. Has a burst of speed, runs with authority and gets a good degree of momentum going. Very tough to bring down, squeezes through the small holes in the defense and at the same time a quick footed runner who avoids defenders. Quickly cuts back against the grain or slides off tackles. Strong, carries the pile and picks up close to 50 percent of his yardage off initial contact. Helps the quarterback sell play action passes, immediately becomes the hot receiver on blitz situations and possesses solid hands catching the ball.
NEGATIVES: Gives minimal attempts blocking. Seemingly goes down rather easily at times or finishes the play running out of bounds. Experienced fumbling problems this season. Made some very selfish comments prior to his junior campaign when asked to share the load at running back.
ANALYSIS: An outstanding athlete who gave up a career in baseball, Benson has all the physical skills to be a premier NFL back. Has the abilities to be a three-down player effective in passing situations. Must pick up the tempo of his blocking and does not always show a fire in his belly, yet when hitting on all cylinders a franchise running back.
PROJECTION: Early First Round
BIO: 2004 Doak Walker Award winner and a unanimous All-Conference choice after posting 326/1,834/19 on the ground and adding 22/179/1 as a pass catcher. Junior totals included 258/1,360/21 after 305/1,293/12 as a sophomore. Originally broke the century barrier as a freshman when he burst onto the scene totaling 223/1,053/12. Has led Texas in rushing the past four years.
POSITIVES: Big, powerful ballcarrier who controls games or breaks them wide open. Patient back who displays vision at the line of scrimmage or down the field, waits for blocks to develop, then follows them. Possesses some wiggle and juke in his runs, sets up defenders, making them miss at the point. Runs with good lean, possesses excellent first step quickness and plays with outstanding balance and body control. Has a burst of speed, runs with authority and gets a good degree of momentum going. Very tough to bring down, squeezes through the small holes in the defense and at the same time a quick footed runner who avoids defenders. Quickly cuts back against the grain or slides off tackles. Strong, carries the pile and picks up close to 50 percent of his yardage off initial contact. Helps the quarterback sell play action passes, immediately becomes the hot receiver on blitz situations and possesses solid hands catching the ball.
NEGATIVES: Gives minimal attempts blocking. Seemingly goes down rather easily at times or finishes the play running out of bounds. Experienced fumbling problems this season. Made some very selfish comments prior to his junior campaign when asked to share the load at running back.
ANALYSIS: An outstanding athlete who gave up a career in baseball, Benson has all the physical skills to be a premier NFL back. Has the abilities to be a three-down player effective in passing situations. Must pick up the tempo of his blocking and does not always show a fire in his belly, yet when hitting on all cylinders a franchise running back.
PROJECTION: Early First Round
PsychoMan
Footballguy
wow, i guess some things never change
Good work digging it up!!
