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Cedric Benson Week 11 Missed Practice (1 Viewer)

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ROTOWORLD: Cedric Benson sits out Wednesday's practice

Cedric Benson (undisclosed) missed Bengals practice on Wednesday.

In addition to continued struggles, Benson was shaken up during last week's loss to Indianapolis. Bernard Scott opened the second half as the Bengals' starting running back, although Benson returned to the game. This is still a situation to monitor with the Bills' No. 32 rush defense on the slate. Nov. 17 - 2:02 pm et

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Bernard Scott, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills

Scott has only 12 utilizations in his last four games, but how much longer can last-place Cincy continue relying on Cedric Benson, who's lagging and in the final year of his contract? The Bengals need more explosiveness out of the backfield.

This might be the week to try him. The Bills have allowed 128.3 yards on 29.3 carries, 52.8 yards on 5.50 catches, and 0.50 offensive touchdowns per game to opposing backs.

Scott fits the bill for those looking to take a waiver wire stab at a back that could see ample late-season work.

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Bernard Scott, RB, CIN

The Bengals should have had no problems running against the Colts, who have been one of the league's worst rushing defenses all season. Instead, Cedric Benson rushed for just 24 yards on 14 carries. Benson hasn't averaged over 3.5 yards per carry in a game since Week 5, and he has just one 100-yard performance on the season despite averaging close to 20 carries per game. That kind of production could get him benched soon, and Scott has the talent to shine should that happen, especially against the Bills in Week 11.

 
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Hmm, sure glad I picked him up off waivers today over some other backups before this came out. Have to wait and see what the reason for missing practice was. Could just be a day off to rest.

Edit: yeah, title needs to be changed - no injury reported yet

 
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Not the first time Benson has sat out Wednesday practice - I wouldn't read into that aspect too much.

Irrespective of injury, I wouldn't be surprised to see Scott get more work in a lost season and where Benson is slated to be a free agent next year. Could be audition time for Scott.

 
OMG OMG CEDRIC BENSON HAS A HANGNAIL DROP HIM AND PICK UP BERNARD SCOTT NOW!!!1!!!

Seriously, dude. He sat out a total of one practice. We have no information about what the injury is, the severity, or how much time he might miss. Stop hyperventilating and let's see if anything develops.

 
A lot of people said that when DWill got hurt, I seen Benson hop of the field in pain and did not return. He has underperformed and is missing practices, sorry, but I doubt the coach is giving days off just because....tons of reasons to jump on the BScott train. Basically cuz Benson is not playing well, fumbling, and is hurt? If not now, when is it time that you play the backup?

 
The mediocrity will which Benson has managed to keep his job is unparallelled in any other for profit industry. There's maybe three or four social rejects at the US Postal Service and formerly JaMarcus Russell with more tenure for doing less.

They need to give Scott a shot already.

 
Football Critic said:
A lot of people said that when DWill got hurt, I seen Benson hop of the field in pain and did not return. He has underperformed and is missing practices, sorry, but I doubt the coach is giving days off just because....tons of reasons to jump on the BScott train. Basically cuz Benson is not playing well, fumbling, and is hurt? If not now, when is it time that you play the backup?
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When? It wasn't this past week because he returned and finished the game.
 
GDogg said:
Football Critic said:
A lot of people said that when DWill got hurt, I seen Benson hop of the field in pain and did not return. He has underperformed and is missing practices, sorry, but I doubt the coach is giving days off just because....tons of reasons to jump on the BScott train. Basically cuz Benson is not playing well, fumbling, and is hurt? If not now, when is it time that you play the backup?
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When? It wasn't this past week because he returned and finished the game.
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No he didnt return... I saw this also and immediatly snagged Scott before the game was even over. Benson was hurt bad enough that he hopped all the way off the field with his foot in the air because they were trying to hurry and not lose an injury time out. He did not return to the game (check gamebooks) and I have been waiting two days for the report. Because it was not talked about; or the game stopped for him, nobody has brought it up. It looked bad enough that I already have Scott in my line up vs. Buiffalo.ETA: This injury was at the end of the game....

 
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I doubt Scott would even get a full shot at the job. I could see him splitting carries with Brian Leonard

 
RBM said:
I doubt Scott would even get a full shot at the job. I could see him splitting carries with Brian Leonard
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I disagree. I would see more of a Mendenhall Moore situation. Where Scott is the 1 and 2 down back and goal line, while Leonard would be more of a 3rd down and passing situations
 
I watched the NFL Network Replay of the game and couldnt see the injury. The bengals were running no back sets or having leonard in there(assuming because it was passing situation)

Did anyone else actually WATCH the game and not just read stuff online?

I'm curious to how significant it looked and what happened, because he was not in at the end of the game.

 
lexdizzle said:
I watched the NFL Network Replay of the game and couldnt see the injury. The bengals were running no back sets or having leonard in there(assuming because it was passing situation)

Did anyone else actually WATCH the game and not just read stuff online?

I'm curious to how significant it looked and what happened, because he was not in at the end of the game.
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Besides me?Yes, I WATCHED the game. scroll up...

 
FantasyTrader said:
The mediocrity will which Benson has managed to keep his job is unparallelled in any other for profit industry. There's maybe three or four social rejects at the US Postal Service and formerly JaMarcus Russell with more tenure for doing less. They need to give Scott a shot already.
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:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: and :goodposting:
 
I got scott in a points for return league.

if he gets the starting job, do you think he will still get returns? cuz that would be huge for me.

since PacMan Jones went out with a season ending injury, Scott has been big for return yards as the lone returner.

 
I doubt they would use him on returns if he was the starting RB. Just seems way too risky, but you never know. For example, I couldn't figure out why Desean Jackson was returning a punt the other night with such a big lead and the wet field. You just never know I guess.

 
G-King said:
lexdizzle said:
I watched the NFL Network Replay of the game and couldnt see the injury. The bengals were running no back sets or having leonard in there(assuming because it was passing situation)

Did anyone else actually WATCH the game and not just read stuff online?

I'm curious to how significant it looked and what happened, because he was not in at the end of the game.
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Besides me?Yes, I WATCHED the game. scroll up...
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I had seen that u were the only one, i was seeing if anyone else can confirm what happened. was it his knee, ankle etc didnt he have surgery or something this year? i cant remember
 
I saw him hop off but didnt see the injury itself...considering he has sat out mid week practices before, I took it as no big deal :unsure:

 
I think Scott is worth a pick-up if you're desperate at RB like I am. If Benson somehow misses the game, Scott has a prime matchup versus the league's worst rush D.

 
It's not just the fact that Benson has an unknown injury. Its the fact that Benson is a free agent, he has been terrible. The Bengals suck and may perhaps audition Scott for the future. All signs point toward a RBBC coming if not a complete takeover by Scott. The whole point of the thread is for you guys to pick up Scott as a flier, not bash how Benson isnt hurt and the thread is useless

 
paulbertini said:
It's not just the fact that Benson has an unknown injury. Its the fact that Benson is a free agent, he has been terrible. The Bengals suck and may perhaps audition Scott for the future. All signs point toward a RBBC coming if not a complete takeover by Scott. The whole point of the thread is for you guys to pick up Scott as a flier, not bash how Benson isnt hurt and the thread is useless
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I think that is fair. I don't think the thread is useless, but I think the tone of the title was misleading at first. Especially when you said "Pick up Scott ASAP"
 
paulbertini said:
It's not just the fact that Benson has an unknown injury. Its the fact that Benson is a free agent, he has been terrible. The Bengals suck and may perhaps audition Scott for the future. All signs point toward a RBBC coming if not a complete takeover by Scott. The whole point of the thread is for you guys to pick up Scott as a flier, not bash how Benson isnt hurt and the thread is useless
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no signs point to that.
 
If Benson were to miss any time, I wouldn't be suprised to see Leonard be more involved than what many are thinking. I think it would start out as more of a shared load. If one would start standing out, then who knows from there. Also, don't forget about Peerman.

 
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Scott is one of the best bets to earn a huge upgrade for the 2011 season, IMO. My guess is Scott will be their feature back next year. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me a bit to see him have a big season. He's a great guy to go get in dynasty leagues.

 
cvnpoka said:
no signs point to that.
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True, but Benson's performance combined with the Bengals' performance means hat it may not be far away. The good news for Benson owners is that Scott has not shown any flashes of greatness in 2010 (including the preseason) and Leonard isnt a threat. Scott is still riding his hype from Hard Knocks '09. All that being said, Benson might not be start-able a few weeks from now if things continue as they have been.
 
Every other week for the last 2 years we get a "Scott about to get more carries" thread or "RBBC in Cincy" thread. When are people going to realize a RBBC just isn't going to happen under Marvin Lewis?

 
Does scott have what it takes to be the full time RB? He needs to focus on KR since hes their only KR. maybe he can do both?

 
bfarrell20 said:
Does scott have what it takes to be the full time RB? He needs to focus on KR since hes their only KR. maybe he can do both?
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probably not - it's just like FF "experts" complaining that J Charles doesnt get 25 carries a game, both Charles and Scott (probably) aren't built for it . . .
 
Hoosier16 said:
Every other week for the last 2 years we get a "Scott about to get more carries" thread or "RBBC in Cincy" thread. When are people going to realize a RBBC just isn't going to happen under Marvin Lewis?
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You know, I see responses like this all the time and it makes me wonder. I don't think many situations are always or never with a HC. Maybe you could characterize his time with the Bengals as having a 'bell cow' RB that could get the job done for the most part. Maybe now with an aging FA to be running back who is potentially nicked up and just not accomplishing much in the NFL. Add to that a somewhat promising backup and who knows?Personally, I feel the situation has enough potential to watch, especially in dynasty leagues and those needing potential RB help down the stretch.
 
Let's not go crazy yet. Scott is definitely an exciting young talent. As many have referred to, many veterans get wednesdays off. If Ced-ben completely misses tomorrow's practice, then it may be time to start thinking about starting Scott

 
Maybe now with an aging FA to be running back
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Scott is definitely an exciting young talent
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This is the other thing people always get wrong, referring to Benson as 'aging' and Scott as 'young'.Benson is roughly 13.5 months older than Scott.
 
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paulbertini said:
ROTOWORLD: Cedric Benson sits out Wednesday's practice Cedric Benson (undisclosed) missed Bengals practice on Wednesday.In addition to continued struggles, Benson was shaken up during last week's loss to Indianapolis. Bernard Scott opened the second half as the Bengals' starting running back, although Benson returned to the game. This is still a situation to monitor with the Bills' No. 32 rush defense on the slate. Nov. 17 - 2:02 pm etKFFL:Bernard Scott, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo BillsScott has only 12 utilizations in his last four games, but how much longer can last-place Cincy continue relying on Cedric Benson, who's lagging and in the final year of his contract? The Bengals need more explosiveness out of the backfield.This might be the week to try him. The Bills have allowed 128.3 yards on 29.3 carries, 52.8 yards on 5.50 catches, and 0.50 offensive touchdowns per game to opposing backs.Scott fits the bill for those looking to take a waiver wire stab at a back that could see ample late-season work.Fantasy Football Fanhouse:Bernard Scott, RB, CINThe Bengals should have had no problems running against the Colts, who have been one of the league's worst rushing defenses all season. Instead, Cedric Benson rushed for just 24 yards on 14 carries. Benson hasn't averaged over 3.5 yards per carry in a game since Week 5, and he has just one 100-yard performance on the season despite averaging close to 20 carries per game. That kind of production could get him benched soon, and Scott has the talent to shine should that happen, especially against the Bills in Week 11.
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To clarify Rotoworld reportCedric Benson missed Bengals practice on Wednesday with a foot injury.In addition to continued struggles, Benson was shaken up during last week's loss to Indianapolis. Bernard Scott opened the second half as the Bengals' starting running back, although Benson returned to the game. This is still a situation to monitor with the Bills' No. 32 rush defense on the slate. Nov. 17 - 2:02 pm etSource: Joe Reedy on Twitter They specifically mention foot injury here.
 
Hoosier16 said:
Maybe now with an aging FA to be running back
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Scott is definitely an exciting young talent
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This is the other thing people always get wrong, referring to Benson as 'aging' and Scott as 'young'.Benson is roughly 13.5 months older than Scott.
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Not quite sure how pulling two disparate quotes without correlation proves a point here. My quote was that Benson is 'aging'. I made no reference to his age in regards to Scott.The other quote was completely in reference to Scott, again with no correlation to Benson's age.Benson is 'aging'. He now has over 2200 carries since college and with his somewhat bruising style it appears to be having an effect on him. Whether it is that, the offense in general, Palmer's ineffectiveness, the defense not getting as many turnovers, etc. - all of that can be debatable, but what isn't debatable is that Benson has looked extremely pedestrian.In any event, some here feel that Benson hasn't been getting the job done and that Scott bears watching. I tend to agree, and even if I didn't, I still like to hear varying opinions on the situation and the players potentials.
 
LOCO said:
did he practice today?
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Yes - from the Bengals website:OCHO SITS: Wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (shoulder) didn't practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday. But running back Cedric Benson (foot), cornerback Johnathan Joseph (neck), SAM linebacker Rey Maualuga (thigh) and safety Chinedum Ndukwe (thigh) were on the field Thursday after being out Wednesday. Only defensive lineman Frostee Rucker (knee) didn't return.

Quarterback Carson Palmer (throwing shoulder), limited on Wednesday, was out there Thursday.

 
Benson practiced today, but listed as questionable.

Not sure I understand that.

Hoping we get more info before Sunday.

 
cvnpoka said:
benson is playing and getting his normal workload. you guys are grasping.
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This is on MFL:(RotoWire) Though Benson (foot) practiced fully Friday, he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, the Bengals' official site reports. Analysis: His practice participation and injury designation are contradictory, which suggests that Benson' status is worth confirming before Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff against the Bills. Grabbing Bernard Scott as insurance policy is not a bad idea given the that Bengals are facing the NFL's most giving run defense this weekend.
 
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