Cedric Benson making waves in Cincy? Complains about OC (1 Viewer)

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Despite being tied for the second-most carries in the league at 77 and having two 100-yard games, all isn't exactly great with Bengals running back Cedric Benson.

Besides awaiting the appeal of his three-game suspension as a repeat violator of the personal conduct policy, Benson has been shown some frustration with the offense's performance over the past couple games.



He had 104 yards in last Sunday's win over Buffalo but did not have a lot of opportunities in the first half. Benson has also wondered about the rotation at running back.



Said Benson: "Often times you want to express how you feel about something but sometimes people don't want to receive it the right way or how they receive it could be confusing or cause some conflict. There's guys who make those calls who put us in a position to win."



Those comments though are more tactful than last year, where Benson questioned the direction of the offense after three games.



While offensive coordinator Jay Gruden respects Benson's competitiveness, he also wants to get everyone involved.



"When Bernard Scott comes in for him he feels like we don't love him anymore. When we pass a couple times on first down and we have to punt he gets a little upset. Most great competitors are like that," Gruden said. "He just has to channel his emotions and understand we're all trying to do the best and win the game whether he gets the ball 10 or 50 times I don't care as long as he wins the game."

Going into Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Benson is sixth in the league in yards at 348

 

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FWIW

Despite being tied for the second-most carries in the league at 77 and having two 100-yard games, all isn’t exactly great with Bengals running back Cedric Benson.

Besides awaiting the appeal of his three-game suspension as a repeat violator of the personal conduct policy, Benson has been shown some frustration with the offense’s performance over the past couple games.



He had 104 yards in last Sunday’s win over Buffalo but did not have a lot of opportunities in the first half. Benson has also wondered about the rotation at running back.



Said Benson: “Often times you want to express how you feel about something but sometimes people don’t want to receive it the right way or how they receive it could be confusing or cause some conflict. There’s guys who make those calls who put us in a position to win.”



Those comments though are more tactful than last year, where Benson questioned the direction of the offense after three games.



While offensive coordinator Jay Gruden respects Benson’s competitiveness, he also wants to get everyone involved.



“When Bernard Scott comes in for him he feels like we don’t love him anymore. When we pass a couple times on first down and we have to punt he gets a little upset. Most great competitors are like that,” Gruden said. “He just has to channel his emotions and understand we’re all trying to do the best and win the game whether he gets the ball 10 or 50 times I don’t care as long as he wins the game.”

Going into Sunday’s game against Jacksonville, Benson is sixth in the league in yards at 348

Yeah, I'm not even sure what this means. My interpretation is that Benson wants the ball even more. He's been pretty effective so far this year. Also, let's assume Benson does in fact serve his 3 game suspension, it seems that the Bengals will almost immediately go back to him once the time is served despite Scott's success if there is any.

 

[HoTnickZ]

It's amazing how a player like Ced Benson on a bad team like the Bengals is calling the shots.

 

[Dought Man]

Lovie Smith famously said Benson was the 12 year old son he never wanted. :roll:

 

[QuizGuy66]

Benson isn't exactly calling the shots.

Can't find the Gruden quote but he deflected it pretty well.

Benson always wants the ball and wants to be the only running back. That's not all bad - he has a lot of desire.

I'm not really concerned about it especially since there's a good chance it's his last year in Cincy anyway.

-QG

 

[cvnpoka]

during the annual bernard scott hype-job by the coaches, gruden said something to the effect of "we are gonna give scott the ball, benson wont like it, but he will have to deal with it."

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

This dumb*** should be thankful he has a job in the NFL... Scott should be getting MORE carries than he has been getting.

 

[duaneok66]

Benson is off his rocker - they WON that game - why whine about it?? They beat an undefeated team - I know RB's want the ball, but he's stunk a lot of his career so he should really be quiet . . .

 

[Lascelle]

# of Week 1 Touches = Benson 26, Scott 4

# of Week 2 Touches = Benson 19, Scott 2

# of Week 3 Touches = Benson 17 (plus one missed target), Scott 2

# of Week 4 Touches = Benson 19 (plus one missed target), Scott 7

Benson After Week 4 Game = Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! My backup is getting over 1/3 of MY touches now instead of 1/6 or less. Even though I've got a suspension looming for being a #######. This isn't fair. I'm not being respected.

 

[FantasyTrader]

# of Week 1 Touches = Benson 26, Scott 4# of Week 2 Touches = Benson 19, Scott 2# of Week 3 Touches = Benson 17 (plus one missed target), Scott 2# of Week 4 Touches = Benson 19 (plus one missed target), Scott 7Benson After Week 4 Game = Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! My backup is getting over 1/3 of MY touches now instead of 1/6 or less. Even though I've got a suspension looming for being a #######. This isn't fair. I'm not being respected.

 

[Hoosier16]

It sounds like Benson has some math skills and may be worried about hitting some of the $2 million in incentives after figuring in a suspension.

 

[Banger]

Benson seems unstable.

 

[habsfan]

Benson seems unstable.

Do you say that based on the whining, the beat down he gave that guy or his love of white wine?

 

[Banger]

Benson seems unstable.

Do you say that based on the whining, the beat down he gave that guy or his love of white wine?

his whole body of work dating back to Chicago on and off the field. the white wine comment is funny..

 

[GoFishTN]

Benson isn't exactly calling the shots.Can't find the Gruden quote but he deflected it pretty well. Benson always wants the ball and wants to be the only running back. That's not all bad - he has a lot of desire.I'm not really concerned about it especially since there's a good chance it's his last year in Cincy anyway.-QG

This one? That's in the article posted?

"When Bernard Scott comes in for him he feels like we don't love him anymore. When we pass a couple times on first down and we have to punt he gets a little upset. Most great competitors are like that," Gruden said. "He just has to channel his emotions and understand we're all trying to do the best and win the game whether he gets the ball 10 or 50 times I don't care as long as he wins the game."

 

[QuizGuy66]

Benson isn't exactly calling the shots.Can't find the Gruden quote but he deflected it pretty well. Benson always wants the ball and wants to be the only running back. That's not all bad - he has a lot of desire.I'm not really concerned about it especially since there's a good chance it's his last year in Cincy anyway.-QG

This one? That's in the article posted?

"When Bernard Scott comes in for him he feels like we don't love him anymore. When we pass a couple times on first down and we have to punt he gets a little upset. Most great competitors are like that," Gruden said. "He just has to channel his emotions and understand we're all trying to do the best and win the game whether he gets the ball 10 or 50 times I don't care as long as he wins the game."

LOL - yeah that one I shouldn't post tired. Anyhow I liked the quote.-QG