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Cedric Benson (1 Viewer)
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What in the world are you talking about? Might be stud, but Chicago doesn't deserve him if he becomes a stud? Why?
flapgreen
Footballguy
guderian
Footballguy
I guess he didn't spend the entire interview polishing his hall of fame introduction speech for Thomas Jones.
BoulderBob
Footballguy
He thinks he is the best RB on the team. Benson is far from media-savy, and will always say exactly what is on his mind. Seems to be kind of nervous around the media as well, or anxious. IMO, he is paying his dues, it's his job starting next fall.
Ozymandias
Footballguy
It's terribly engracious of you to be laughing at that.engraciating?
realamerican85
Footballguy
Chicago really doesnt deserve Benson... Jones is average and is not helping a Super Bowl caliber team.
Irish
Footballguy
This schtick is overplayed. Come up with some new material.
wilked
Footballguy
Exactly...Benson sings the same tune over and over, needs to come up with a new story and accept the #2 role
GRIDIRON ASSASSIN
Footballguy
ingratiating / engraciating.... whatever.It's terribly engracious of you to be laughing at that.engraciating?
GRIDIRON ASSASSIN
Footballguy
No, what he needs to do is shut the hell up, and go out there on Sunday and rattle off a couple of 20 yard runs, and then he'll see his carries gradually increase, and Jones gradually decrease. Then he'll be in a position to unseat Thomas Jones next year - in Jones final contract year. Benson's attitude and lack of tact are his undoing. He was bitter on draft day. He feels he's entitled to millions, and the starting job.
Trap Play
Footballguy
Cleary Cedric could use a few pointers in the media relations department, but if I understand the jist of what he is saying its: Thomas Jones and I aren't friends (big ####### deal), I'm a better RB than Thomas Jones (fine, hopefully, you will get a chance to prove it someday, and I don't think confidence is a liability in the NFL), and sometimes the best players don't see the field due to personality conflicts with their coaches (Gee, where have I heard that before? Hmmm, I don't know, Larry Johnson sound familiar?)
I have been a Jones supporter and Benson basher since Cedric held out his rookie season. The guy definitely needs to take a course in how to speak to the media and get along with teammates.
That being said, last week against New England was the first time I've actually been impressed with a abEnson performance. He ran very hard and with a purpose. I'm not annointing him starter because of one game, especially since Jones runs that way every game, I'm just saying that he looked like he may be a good one, someday.
My mind can't help but wonder what an ##### he will become when he finally DOES accomplish something in the league.
That being said, last week against New England was the first time I've actually been impressed with a abEnson performance. He ran very hard and with a purpose. I'm not annointing him starter because of one game, especially since Jones runs that way every game, I'm just saying that he looked like he may be a good one, someday.
My mind can't help but wonder what an ##### he will become when he finally DOES accomplish something in the league.
matuski
Footballguy
The interviewers set him up to say the wrong things, and he fell for every set up.
Regardless... nothing new here. Unhappy backup thinks he is better than the starter, can't understand why he is the only one on the team that agrees, and can't quit yappin about it to anyone that will listen.
Regardless... nothing new here. Unhappy backup thinks he is better than the starter, can't understand why he is the only one on the team that agrees, and can't quit yappin about it to anyone that will listen.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
I caught the CHI/NE game and I was impressed with what I saw of Cedric Benson, power, explosion, tenacity. As per carrying a grudge from a rookie holdout, just get over it. As per Ced not being media saavy, true dat, yet neither was Larry Johnson and LJ wasn't very popular in his locker room and he had a popular vet starting in front of him as well. I hold no grudge with Benson's rookie holdout and what he says in the media doen't take away from what I have seen of his ability on the playing field. When he gets his chance I think he'll show his talents on the field and the locker room will turn in his favor and the media/fans will follow suit. The kid just needs a chance in my humble opinion.JuniorNB said:
nightshift
Footballguy
Maybe you oughta give Lovie a call & let him know this fact. I'm sure he's just waiting by the phone.Jones is the man in Chicago, get use to it.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
tick...tick...tick..., that's the sound of time running out on Thomas Jones. If Benson isn't the starter in 2007, he will probably explode to the media and cause such a disruption in the locker room he'll get traded. If Chicago is smart they will ship TJ to another team in 2007. They have a capable backup in Adrian Peterson who can backup Benson.
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GroveDiesel
Footballguy
Benson is averaging 3.5 ypc. Can someone please explain to me why anyone would think that he's better than Thomas Jones? At least LJ had a nice ypc to hang his hat on. Benson hasn't shown ANYTHING impressive yet. Until he can go out there and dominate, there is ZERO reason for him to be the starter. If he had half the skill that LJ has he'd be the starter, but he's a bust plain and simple.
Write it down right now, Benson will never be the starter for a team for an entire season. Even if the Bears or someone else makes the mistake of thinking that Benson can be a starter in the NFL, they will realize their mistake before the end of the season and either replace him or make it a committee approach.
Write it down right now, Benson will never be the starter for a team for an entire season. Even if the Bears or someone else makes the mistake of thinking that Benson can be a starter in the NFL, they will realize their mistake before the end of the season and either replace him or make it a committee approach.
Foosball God
Foos
You'd feel better if he said that he doesn't think he's the best running back on the roster? He should feel that way even if it isn't true.GRIDIRON ASSASSIN said:
30 carries for 113 yds 1 TD/ 23 car. for 121 yds./23 car. for 99 yds.That's the sound of Thomas Jones taking it pretty well that his time is running out.
guderian
Footballguy
Last year he was at 4.1. This year it's been 10 carries, 0 carries, 14 carries, 1 carry. It's hard to get in a groove when you don't consistently see the field.
Don't confuse personality problems with inability to get it done on the field (*cough* Terrell Owens *cough*). Ive been saying since before the 05 draft that Benson is best suited to be a 20+ carry a game RB that breaks the back of the defense in the 4th quarter. He just hasn't had a chance to do it yet. His proven rep as a rugged ball control back got him picked #4, not his congeniality. He just happened to land on a team that already had one of the best 20 RBs in the NFL, but didn't know it yet (think Rivers/Brees).
It would be very foolish to write Benson off just because he's a malcontent.
It would be very foolish to write Benson off just because he's a malcontent.
I hear ya. I just wish that Lovie wanted production from the running back spot as much as fantasy owners do.
ericttspikes
Footballguy
I don't even think he is a malcontent, just a clueless goofball. He will be a good back for somebody.
MarcO
Footballguy
try watching a game instead of just reading the stats. Benson is a hard runner that delivers a hit to tacklers, and he has an quick burst through holes, all similar to LJ. He does lack LJ's speed in the open field and his receiving ability and he has to be more consistent as far as pass blocking and picking up blitzes but you don't know football if you have actually watched him and still think he will be a bust.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Media and fans blasting Benson at every turn, and having the double standard where Jones doesn't show for camp and it's swept under the rug, and when Benson held out for some $$$ he's crucified for it. Also, too much was made of the leaving the sidelines to watch the game from another area in the stadium. Yes, it was stupid on Benson's part, but the crime didn't justify the crucifixion. Overall, Benson has worked hard and kept his mouth shut, with the exception of saying he should be starting, and who could blame him? What's he's supposed to say, hey, I should be the backup?
redman
Footballguy
Nothing in that interview surprised me. The only thing that I took out of it was that - as others have said - he's not good in front of the microphone and comes across as sullen, and he took no personal responsibility at all for any of the problems he was discussing.
Neither of those things will play well.
Neither of those things will play well.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I didn't hear anything that bad from the interview. He stammered around the question about the coaches, but overall he's simply implying that he should be the starter. Nothing wrong with that.
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redman
Footballguy
Please quote anything from the interview that shows him taking any personal responsibility whatsoever.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I don't think he needs to take personal responsibility if he believes the reason he isn't on the field is because there are other factors outside of his control. As far as his work ethic goes, he's doing everything he can to be on the field. You can tell that. Yes, he could have said I need to keep working hard and my time will come, but that sure is a cliché'. Benson wants to start and I don't blame him.Please quote anything from the interview that shows him taking any personal responsibility whatsoever.
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Billy Ball Thorton
Footballguy
You obviously have Benson in some ff league. You are biased and it shows. What he said reflects poor character. He does seem to be a great talent but his character is what is killing him. He also needs to avg. better than 3.5ypc before opening his big mouth.
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
Yes, I've made it clear before I own Benson in every league I can get him in. Currently 4 of 5 dynasty leagues. So yes, I'm bias, because I know he's going to be a stud someday. So do a lot of my league mates, because I get at least an offer or two a week for Benson.Edited to say, his character seemed fine from that interview. He works hard and runs hard.
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
Absolutely not. Even when TJ sucked for the first half of the year, Chicago was nowhere near letting Benson start, or play much for that matter.
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Cool. Just wondering.
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
I watched a few Bears games this season and my opinion of Benson is still
He doesn't seem to read his blocks well which is a major negative, he doesn't have that top gear, and he seems like he's slow to accelerate.As for the argument that Bloom puts forth about Benson being a guy to wear down defenses and shine in the 4th quarter, Benson has received almost half of his carries in the 4th quarter and is only averaging 2.7 ypc. Thomas Jones is a pretty aggressive runner as well so it would seem that with a worn down defense and a fresh Benson he should be doing a bit better than that. I just don't see "it" in him and the coaches clearly do not either. The RB position generally has one of the easiest learning curves so usually what you see is what you get. A guy usually has it or he doesn't. I don't think that Benson has it. You could tell that LJ has it and everyone knew it. You can tell that Michael Turner has it and everyone knows it. You can tell that Maurice Jones Drew had it and everyone knows it. Cedric Benson=Kevan Barlow. 
redman
Footballguy
So we're in agreement.I don't think he needs to take personal responsibility if he believes the reason he isn't on the field is because there are other factors outside of his control. As far as his work ethic goes, he's doing everything he can to be on the field. You can tell that. Yes, he could have said I need to keep working hard and my time will come, but that sure is a cliché'. Benson wants to start and I don't blame him.Please quote anything from the interview that shows him taking any personal responsibility whatsoever.
Maybe in the future, but Jones is playing well, and Benson, until this past week, hasn't done much with his limited opportunites to warrent more playing time.
