Benson Is Terrible (2 Viewers)

[H.K.]

While Benson may suck, Peterson sucks, too. Peterson's fumble and tippy-toe ensuing run were abysmal.

The bigger issue for the Bears ist that they don't understand how to get away from a punt so the ball doesn't bounce off them. They were doing well until that disaster. Instead of having good field position, they lost the ball, the lead, their momentum, and the game.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

For those that actually watched the game know that the Bears ran the ball better than the Chargers, except late in the game when Turner came in the game in the late 4th. The Bears were running better than the Chargers and it was a ball control game, until the Bears turned it over 4 times. I don't care how good a D is, 4 turnovers is too much to overcome. LT's 25 yards are actually over-inflated. He received 11 yards on the last two carries of the first half, when the Bears were in a prevent type D. It was a defensive struggle, but no.....its all Benson's fault that the Bears turned it over the other 3 times.

 

[mdog1967]

I'm new here and I think I may have wandered into the wrong thread...Could someone point me to the sensible postings threads? TIA.

Nice contribution rook. Any insight or did you just come here to #itch?

Gato dont be a nerd by calling anyone a rookie, newbie, whatever. I 'll post it again, time of membership in an FBG forum is not an indacator of football wizdom and knowledge. What it does indicate is the rightful calling of every fantasy geek to post his or opinions, which usually look stupid at the end of the season. Oh and did I mention BENSON SUCKS. He is almost as bad as "Finger Tackle Jackson" for Green Bay.

 

[PsychoMan]

While Benson may suck, Peterson sucks, too. Peterson's fumble and tippy-toe ensuing run were abysmal.The bigger issue for the Bears ist that they don't understand how to get away from a punt so the ball doesn't bounce off them. They were doing well until that disaster. Instead of having good field position, they lost the ball, the lead, their momentum, and the game.

what is up with all the benson haters? geeez did anyone see LTs stats? Benson nor LT had any room to run today. both defenses played great. quit freaking out people!

 

[Otis]

Benson likes to and he's

 

[Irish]

It's not Benson's numbers that should concern his owners - no one should have expected much of anything against the Charger Defense at home. But he showed absolutely no elusiveness, and no anger when he got the rock. Several of his runs looked as if he either chose the wrong hole, or didn't see that there wasn't a hole and he ran right into the pile.

I think Benson could have decent success if the Bears had a passing game that threatened defenses and a very good run blocking offensive line. Unfortunately for Benson (and his owners), the Bears don't have either. It's going to be a long, long year for those who spent late 2nd and early 3rds on Cedric.

I agree with most of your post, but Thomas Jones did not seem to have those problems with Grossman last year and Kyle Orton the year before.As the thread states Benson sucks.

Until I see something, ANYTHING from Cedric Benson that makes him appear to be more than a smaller Ron Dayne, I'm of the opinion that Thomas Jones is a much better running back.

How many yards did Thomas Jones get today?

What is the point of that staement? Are you dumb. We are talking about when Jones played for the Bears.And oh yeah Jones is still better than Benson. check back after the season.

Learn how to spell before you call someone else dumb, Einstein.

 

[Limp Ditka]

It's not Benson's numbers that should concern his owners - no one should have expected much of anything against the Charger Defense at home. But he showed absolutely no elusiveness, and no anger when he got the rock. Several of his runs looked as if he either chose the wrong hole, or didn't see that there wasn't a hole and he ran right into the pile.

I think Benson could have decent success if the Bears had a passing game that threatened defenses and a very good run blocking offensive line. Unfortunately for Benson (and his owners), the Bears don't have either. It's going to be a long, long year for those who spent late 2nd and early 3rds on Cedric.

I agree with most of your post, but Thomas Jones did not seem to have those problems with Grossman last year and Kyle Orton the year before.As the thread states Benson sucks.

Until I see something, ANYTHING from Cedric Benson that makes him appear to be more than a smaller Ron Dayne, I'm of the opinion that Thomas Jones is a much better running back.

How many yards did Thomas Jones get today?

What is the point of that staement? Are you dumb. We are talking about when Jones played for the Bears.And oh yeah Jones is still better than Benson. check back after the season.

Learn how to spell before you call someone else dumb, Einstein.

You do realize there's a difference between mispelling something and a typo, don't you?

 

[Flexmaster]

Just checking back on Monday to see if Benson still blows

Yep...................... all I see is the Suckmobile parked in Benson's driveway again.........

All aboard the Benson Blows Express.........................................

 

[flapgreen]

 

[flapgreen]

Just checking back on Monday to see if Benson still blows Yep...................... all I see is the Suckmobile parked in Benson's driveway again.........All aboard the Benson Blows Express.........................................

Hell, I'm driving it.

 

[mozzy84]

It's not Benson's numbers that should concern his owners - no one should have expected much of anything against the Charger Defense at home. But he showed absolutely no elusiveness, and no anger when he got the rock. Several of his runs looked as if he either chose the wrong hole, or didn't see that there wasn't a hole and he ran right into the pile.

I think Benson could have decent success if the Bears had a passing game that threatened defenses and a very good run blocking offensive line. Unfortunately for Benson (and his owners), the Bears don't have either. It's going to be a long, long year for those who spent late 2nd and early 3rds on Cedric.

I agree with most of your post, but Thomas Jones did not seem to have those problems with Grossman last year and Kyle Orton the year before.As the thread states Benson sucks.

Until I see something, ANYTHING from Cedric Benson that makes him appear to be more than a smaller Ron Dayne, I'm of the opinion that Thomas Jones is a much better running back.

How many yards did Thomas Jones get today?

What is the point of that staement? Are you dumb. We are talking about when Jones played for the Bears.And oh yeah Jones is still better than Benson. check back after the season.

Learn how to spell before you call someone else dumb, Einstein.

very original comeback

 

[Ray]

While Benson may suck, Peterson sucks, too. Peterson's fumble and tippy-toe ensuing run were abysmal.

At least Petterson knows how to pick-up a blitz:http://photos.signonsandiego.com/gallery1....s277149x107.jpg

anyone else remember Benson doing a lame play fake then walking through the 4 hole on this play?

 

[Keith Lewis]

So far I've heard Deion Sanders say Benson sucks and he said Terrell Davis and Marshall Faulk both think he sucks. They talked about how bad Benson sucks on Jim Rome today. On local radio they talked about how bad Benson sucks today and I live in California who don't give a rats rear end about the Bears. Sounds like the nationwide concensous is Benson sucks, he has no heart. He should take a look at Marion Barber and try to copy his game, it would do him well, Benson just has no heart. The Bears dropped the wrong running back. Old man Jones is the way they should have gone.

 

[Limp Ditka]

So far I've heard Deion Sanders say Benson sucks and he said Terrell Davis and Marshall Faulk both think he sucks. They talked about how bad Benson sucks on Jim Rome today. On local radio they talked about how bad Benson sucks today and I live in California who don't give a rats rear end about the Bears. Sounds like the nationwide concensous is Benson sucks, he has no heart. He should take a look at Marion Barber and try to copy his game, it would do him well, Benson just has no heart. The Bears dropped the wrong running back. Old man Jones is the way they should have gone.

But how can this be? His teammates and his coach like him now.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

So far I've heard Deion Sanders say Benson sucks and he said Terrell Davis and Marshall Faulk both think he sucks. They talked about how bad Benson sucks on Jim Rome today. On local radio they talked about how bad Benson sucks today and I live in California who don't give a rats rear end about the Bears. Sounds like the nationwide concensous is Benson sucks, he has no heart. He should take a look at Marion Barber and try to copy his game, it would do him well, Benson just has no heart. The Bears dropped the wrong running back. Old man Jones is the way they should have gone.

What do they think about Grossman?Never mind...

 

[Gr00vus]

If I'm a Benson owner (and I made the conscious decision not to be thank goodness), I'm not looking forward to two games against Minny and GB each (both in the normal FF playoff weeks too if you make it that far).

Games against Philly, Washington and Denver could be unfun as well. I also don't see why everyone assumes it'll be party time against the Chiefs this week either - as far as I can tell stopping the run is the strength of that D. They only gave up 3.5 a carry yesterday.

 

[duaneok66]

If I'm a Benson owner (and I made the conscious decision not to be thank goodness), I'm not looking forward to two games against Minny and GB each (both in the normal FF playoff weeks too if you make it that far).Games against Philly, Washington and Denver could be unfun as well. I also don't see why everyone assumes it'll be party time against the Chiefs this week either - as far as I can tell stopping the run is the strength of that D. They only gave up 3.5 a carry yesterday.

vs the Texans OL? . . . not much of a feat . . .

 

[Franknbeans]

Cedric "the Crumbler" Benson

 

[flapgreen]

Sure wish that ####, Benson, was more like Ray Lewis.

 

[SeveredHorseHeads]

Benson was a better player per carry than Thomas Jones last year. He had a DVOA of 15.1%, good for 10th best in the league. Thomas Jones was 19th with 5.6%.

Then again, how dare I get in the way of all this talk of "heart" and spastic overreation about a single game against a great rush defense on the road. Carry on.

Let's also forget that the Bears rushing game took about a month to get in gear last year and we heard all the same stuff last year.

 

[RBM]

Sure wish that ####, Benson, was more like Ray Lewis.

Ive got to say that its a little disappointing to see a Bears fan as one of the biggest cheerleaders of this anti-Benson crap.He is still our starting rb here flap, hope for the best.

 

[Mene]

While I am a Benson owner, so I of course am biased... I find one aspect of these Benson Hate Threads funny. Adrian Peterson will NOT be this teams feature back. He has never shown anything to indicate he is capable of such a role. Not even a hint. He is what he is... a nice change of pace back, good for 3rd downs... but that's it. Benson may suck this year, but at worst, he'll be the heavy end of a RBBC. I still bet Benson will see 320+ carries, and just by default end up over 1K and 10ish TD's. Barring injury however, Benson will get a lot of opportunity to to succeed this year, and one game is hardly enough of a sample to call him a bust already.

 

[flapgreen]

Benson was a better player per carry than Thomas Jones last year. He had a DVOA of 15.1%, good for 10th best in the league. Thomas Jones was 19th with 5.6%.

Then again, how dare I get in the way of all this talk of "heart" and spastic overreation about a single game against a great rush defense on the road. Carry on.

If some of you guys paid attention to what was being said more often, you'd notice most of the criticism of Benson has been based on his entire time in Chicago and not ONE GAME!! WAKE UP!!!

 

[SeveredHorseHeads]

Benson was a better player per carry than Thomas Jones last year. He had a DVOA of 15.1%, good for 10th best in the league. Thomas Jones was 19th with 5.6%.

Then again, how dare I get in the way of all this talk of "heart" and spastic overreation about a single game against a great rush defense on the road. Carry on.

If some of you guys paid attention to what was being said more often, you'd notice most of the criticism of Benson has been based on his entire time in Chicago and not ONE GAME!! WAKE UP!!!

Maybe you should wake up so you can correctly evaluate his play. He was a good player last year. If you aren't basing this on one game, what are you basing it on? I don't see the reason. I see a lot of wishy washy crap about his heart and his passion.Are you one of the meatballs who think he faked an injury in the Superbowl?

 

[Giant Wooden Badger]

I don't own Benson in any league and I'm not a Bears fan. He'll be fine.

 

[flapgreen]

Benson was a better player per carry than Thomas Jones last year. He had a DVOA of 15.1%, good for 10th best in the league. Thomas Jones was 19th with 5.6%.

Then again, how dare I get in the way of all this talk of "heart" and spastic overreation about a single game against a great rush defense on the road. Carry on.

If some of you guys paid attention to what was being said more often, you'd notice most of the criticism of Benson has been based on his entire time in Chicago and not ONE GAME!! WAKE UP!!!

Maybe you should wake up so you can correctly evaluate his play. He was a good player last year. If you aren't basing this on one game, what are you basing it on? I don't see the reason. I see a lot of wishy washy crap about his heart and his passion.Are you one of the meatballs who think he faked an injury in the Superbowl?

No. I've discussed Benson on here since his 1st season. I'm not a meatball who goes ape#### over every little thing. I haven't liked him as a player for a long while and he's done nothing to change my mind.

My evaluation of his play seems to be in line with many other respected minds in football, however, it's still only my opinion.

 

[Todem]

If LT played for the Bears today he would have had the same game rushing wise, aside from the throwing TD. The Bear O line Sucked, no push, Jamal WIlliams dominated, he is one of the best DT in the GAME ,

Its funny how many people who play fantasy football know nothing about real football. It is very easy to be a Benson hater this week

OMG this takes the cake. It is actually those of who are astute to the game that noticed 2 years ago Benson was total garbage.

LOL. It is painfully obvious he will not be a good NFL RB....not even close.

You better get your head examined if in your observations of Benson over the last 2 years you can say with confidence he is an NFL feature back.

Puleeeze.

 

[Todem]

It's not Benson's numbers that should concern his owners - no one should have expected much of anything against the Charger Defense at home. But he showed absolutely no elusiveness, and no anger when he got the rock. Several of his runs looked as if he either chose the wrong hole, or didn't see that there wasn't a hole and he ran right into the pile.

I think Benson could have decent success if the Bears had a passing game that threatened defenses and a very good run blocking offensive line. Unfortunately for Benson (and his owners), the Bears don't have either. It's going to be a long, long year for those who spent late 2nd and early 3rds on Cedric.

I agree with most of your post, but Thomas Jones did not seem to have those problems with Grossman last year and Kyle Orton the year before.As the thread states Benson sucks.

Until I see something, ANYTHING from Cedric Benson that makes him appear to be more than a smaller Ron Dayne, I'm of the opinion that Thomas Jones is a much better running back.

How many yards did Thomas Jones get today?

What is the point of that staement? Are you dumb. We are talking about when Jones played for the Bears.And oh yeah Jones is still better than Benson. check back after the season.

Learn how to spell before you call someone else dumb, Einstein.

It's called a typo jerky.

 

[Keith Lewis]

Update, 2 days later

Benson still sucks.

 

[428143]

If Benson doesn't rush for a 100 and TD versus KC, I'll join in, but he will, and then some...

And I'll take Benson's supposed lack of toughness over Mr. Hop around, go down on first contact every friggin time, never move the pile, Thomas Jones every day of the week...

 

[Franknbeans]

While Benson may suck, Peterson sucks, too. Peterson's fumble and tippy-toe ensuing run were abysmal.The bigger issue for the Bears ist that they don't understand how to get away from a punt so the ball doesn't bounce off them. They were doing well until that disaster. Instead of having good field position, they lost the ball, the lead, their momentum, and the game.

Abysmal to the tune of 5.4 per carry. Benson's was 2.2.Next you'll say the SD defense was tired

 

[Brutis]

If Benson doesn't rush for a 100 and TD versus KC, I'll join in, but he will, and then some...And I'll take Benson's supposed lack of toughness over Mr. Hop around, go down on first contact every friggin time, never move the pile, Thomas Jones every day of the week...

Dont know if he will do as well as you think, ahman didnt even run for that much.

 

[flapgreen]

If Benson doesn't rush for a 100 and TD versus KC, I'll join in, but he will, and then some...And I'll take Benson's supposed lack of toughness over Mr. Hop around, go down on first contact every friggin time, never move the pile, Thomas Jones every day of the week...

 

[rascal]

Wow...the hate for Benson is incredible. If you hate him that bad why did you draft him? If you didn't then who cares as you won't trade for him.

 

[flapgreen]

Wow...the hate for Benson is incredible. If you hate him that bad why did you draft him? If you didn't then who cares as you won't trade for him.

Some of us actually care more about real football than fantasy football. I realize this a new concept to some, but it's true.

 

[redaddy25]

Hasn't this debate gotten boring for anyone yet? Benson just seems to be one of those love/hate guys, especially on this board, but even from talking to most people there is no in between.

A few things that stick in my mind...

1) Anthony Thomas ran for this same organization averaging less than 4 YPC over 4 years, and they only invested a 2nd round pick in him. The Bears are not going to write off Benson, a 1st round pick who they are paying a ton, after a few games much less 1 game considering he did show potential after averaging over 4 YPC with 150+ carries last year.

2) If the Bears thought as highly of Peterson as all the haters on the board did they would have given him a chance by now. THE GUY IS A 6 YEAR VET! Its not the Bears haven't had a chance to put him on the field if they wanted to.

I am someone who was totally against Benson back in July, but I drafted him in the 3rd round because I can't find one reason why the Bears will not give him every chance to be the full time RB on a team that is known for running. Like him or not, he will get 300 carries, its just a matter of what he will do with them.

 

[Power Monster]

So far Benson = to Curtis Enis with dread locks....

 

[Keith Lewis]

Barring injury however, Benson will get a lot of opportunity to to succeed this year

Send this memo to Urlacher, Briggs, Harris,Tillman, Vasher and the rest of the gang, they'll take care of it.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

I just hope all the people that hate Benson will be around by the end of the season.

 

[Keith Lewis]

I just hope all the people that hate Benson will be around by the end of the season.

Thomas Jones will be around and punch Benson in the face.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

I just hope all the people that hate Benson will be around by the end of the season.

Thomas Jones will be around and punch Benson in the face.

He will because he will want his job back in Chicago after flopping in NY.

 

[cantrell]

He doesn't blow...yet. But he sure does suck, what the hell was that running Sunday? Head down and run into the back of a lineman then get stuffed? Expect a big year out of Grossman with this running help.

 

[Keith Lewis]

I just hope all the people that hate Benson will be around by the end of the season.

Thomas Jones will be around and punch Benson in the face.

He will because he will want his job back in Chicago after flopping in NY.

So what George Jefferson is to William Green, you are to Benson?Come to think of it, Benson plays like William Green.

 

[Colin Dowling]

So far Benson = to Curtis Enis with dread locks....

Don't be ridiculous. Aside from both playing for Chicago, there is very little to compare about the two.

Some of us actually care more about real football than fantasy football. I realize this a new concept to some, but it's true.

Good thing, too. If that's your perspective then surely you noticed how much Benson helped the Bears to a 13-3 record, home field, and the Super Bowl.

 

[428143]

If Benson doesn't rush for a 100 and TD versus KC, I'll join in, but he will, and then some...And I'll take Benson's supposed lack of toughness over Mr. Hop around, go down on first contact every friggin time, never move the pile, Thomas Jones every day of the week...

I know you love TJ, but the truth hurts...he is a weak RB, and while the jury is still out on Benson, I believe he will put Thomas Jones' best season in Chicago to shame this year...time will tell...

 

[shakeybarn]

So far Benson = to Curtis Enis with dread locks....

Give him a little more than that. I don't think he'll be "great", but end up just "good" nothing more.

 

[huckyoda]

If Benson doesn't rush for a 100 and TD versus KC, I'll join in, but he will, and then some...

And I'll take Benson's supposed lack of toughness over Mr. Hop around, go down on first contact every friggin time, never move the pile, Thomas Jones every day of the week...

I know you love TJ, but the truth hurts...he is a weak RB, and while the jury is still out on Benson, I believe he will put Thomas Jones' best season in Chicago to shame this year...time will tell...

Why is the jury still out? For how long does he have to suck for people to recognize it. 2+ years and counting...

 

[Colin Dowling]

If Benson doesn't rush for a 100 and TD versus KC, I'll join in, but he will, and then some...

And I'll take Benson's supposed lack of toughness over Mr. Hop around, go down on first contact every friggin time, never move the pile, Thomas Jones every day of the week...

I know you love TJ, but the truth hurts...he is a weak RB, and while the jury is still out on Benson, I believe he will put Thomas Jones' best season in Chicago to shame this year...time will tell...

Why is the jury still out? For how long does he have to suck for people to recognize it. 2+ years and counting...

He hasn't sucked for two years.

 

[huckyoda]

If Benson doesn't rush for a 100 and TD versus KC, I'll join in, but he will, and then some...

And I'll take Benson's supposed lack of toughness over Mr. Hop around, go down on first contact every friggin time, never move the pile, Thomas Jones every day of the week...

I know you love TJ, but the truth hurts...he is a weak RB, and while the jury is still out on Benson, I believe he will put Thomas Jones' best season in Chicago to shame this year...time will tell...

Why is the jury still out? For how long does he have to suck for people to recognize it. 2+ years and counting...

He hasn't sucked for two years.

He sucked as a rookie in 2005. He sucked in 2006, except for some garbage-time yards against GB. He sucked in pre-season. He sucked week one. He hasnt done anything since college, which is already a long time ago.

 

[Power Monster]

Don't be ridiculous. Aside from both playing for Chicago, there is very little to compare about the two.

I am not impressed with him thus far. He looks slow in every phase of his game and from where he was drafted and the amount of time in which he waited in the wings the guy is not going to endure himself to Chicago fans if this keeps up. I will give him up to week 8 to prove to me that he can avoid being labled as a BUST. And by the way- when he gets up off the ground in the second quarter real slow like it is the 4th quarter and he just ran for 200 yards- well that dog and pony show has to stop. IE- he needs to take the diapers off now.....