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TommyGilmore
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No.
Next year will be a contract year. In addition, 1st round draft pick Andre Smith will finally be on the field.
While his pass blocking skills might be suspect. One thing that can be said for smith is that he's a road grader when it comes to run blocking. I like benson next year but it's hard to say for sure after that. Maybe the Bengals extend his contract... They do that pretty regularly...
While his pass blocking skills might be suspect. One thing that can be said for smith is that he's a road grader when it comes to run blocking. I like benson next year but it's hard to say for sure after that. Maybe the Bengals extend his contract... They do that pretty regularly...
ex-ghost
Footballguy
Why not? Knucklehead factor? His past history does not help his chances, but why such a good year so far?
Childress
Footballguy
He's 26 with not a huge amount of mileage on his tires. He is not just a body to slam into the defense and get 3-4 yards here and there. He is running with power and his moves are looking pretty explosive. He is now showing what he should have been when he was drafted #4 overall and the Bengals are lucky they didn't have to deal with the knucklehead part of his early NFL career.
How much of a threat will Bernard Scott turn in to in the future? And how healthy will Benson stay are the two keys to whether or not he will be resigned and be a more talented Rudi Johnson for the next 5+ years.
With that said I'm trying to sell him in my PPR dynasty, but until people start seeing the future potential value (which no one in my league is) in him he is a hold in dynasty I feel.
How much of a threat will Bernard Scott turn in to in the future? And how healthy will Benson stay are the two keys to whether or not he will be resigned and be a more talented Rudi Johnson for the next 5+ years.
With that said I'm trying to sell him in my PPR dynasty, but until people start seeing the future potential value (which no one in my league is) in him he is a hold in dynasty I feel.
ex-ghost
Footballguy
I am one of those looking to buy in my dynasty league, but it looks like it is going to cost me an early pick in 2011. The pick will most likely be in the 1.1-1.4 range.
ex-ghost
Footballguy
I agree. The Bengals have been such a mess for so long, you never know what will happen. At least they will not have an early first next year and their coach is safe so far.
pantherclub
Footballguy
I love Benson this year. I think he has finally figured it out and has put it together on the field. Nothing fancy just take what the defense gives you.
To all the homers: My only concern is the sheer amount of touches this guy is getting. I hope he is not breaking down towards the end of the year.
To all the homers: My only concern is the sheer amount of touches this guy is getting. I hope he is not breaking down towards the end of the year.
The next few seasons? Most people arent even sure he's the real deal for the next few games...
That being said, I never thought he was as bad as what he showed with the bears. but I also dont think hes as good as what he has shown the last few games.
part of it is the rebirth of the Cincy pass game. People cannot key on the run like they did Last year. Based on this, I expected he would be draftable. In his defense, he has played well. However, I think teams will start to game plan for Benson and his numbers will return to being average to above average.
Just my two cents worth.
That being said, I never thought he was as bad as what he showed with the bears. but I also dont think hes as good as what he has shown the last few games.
part of it is the rebirth of the Cincy pass game. People cannot key on the run like they did Last year. Based on this, I expected he would be draftable. In his defense, he has played well. However, I think teams will start to game plan for Benson and his numbers will return to being average to above average.
Just my two cents worth.
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
The only RB I can think of that was a high first round bust that had sustained success elsewhere was Thomas Jones.
Go Bears!
Go Bears!
zamboni
Footballguy
And, ironically, kept Benson on the bench in Chicago.
The Bears are to under performing running backs as the Redskins are to winless teams.
az_prof
Footballguy
In judging long term value for dynasty you really need to go beyond stats and evaluate him for yourself in terms of talent. Will he be as effective if he has smaller holes that fill quickly? I don't think so. He is doing well because he is getting great holes but he doesn't look special to me. He doesn't have great burst or speed and so he won't break many big runs.
He will probably start again next year but after that I wouldn't expect too much. He's worth owning--certainly--but I wouldn't give up a high first round rookie pick to get him.
He will probably start again next year but after that I wouldn't expect too much. He's worth owning--certainly--but I wouldn't give up a high first round rookie pick to get him.
offdee
Footballguy
I disagree. I haven't seen too much of him this year, but did watch him vs. the Packers a few weeks ago. He looked like a man amongst boys in that game. The moves, speed, power combination he displayed was impressive.I read in another thread that there are rumors from his hometown this off-season that he declared to many that he smoked away millions of dollars already. He was going to stop smoking pot, rededicate himself to football and see if he can get some of those millions back. It makes a lot of sense if you connect all the dots, as he looks a lot like his early Texas days where he was pretty dominant (when he was motivated and more than likely not a regular pot user)
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fantasizing
Footballguy
I think he can do well for next couples of years provided the O-Line remains in tact and that Palmer and those receivers remain in tact.
Let's be honest here. Without Palmer threating the defenses with the pass, Benson would be shutout completely.
Palmer is keeping drives alive by converting on 3rd and short to medium.
Let's be honest here. Without Palmer threating the defenses with the pass, Benson would be shutout completely.
Palmer is keeping drives alive by converting on 3rd and short to medium.
sparkky
Footballguy
not trying to slam ya, but that can be said for about any Rb. offer me Portis even up for him, or Lynch, and see if I take it. things change faster now in the NFL, especially at RB. who is more talented, Portis or Benson? it's about more than just the Rb himself now a days, IMO.
I have to disagree with this. I've watched him extensively this year and he is running with great power. It's not just "great holes" that are the reason for his success, he is actually a very good runningback right now.
Avery
Footballguy
You can't argue with his production but I'm curious how manny touches is is getting per game and can he keep up that pace? (I'm assuming that his touches are rather high)
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