Play Cedric Benson! (1 Viewer)

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

When is Lovie and Company going to start Benson instead of Dancing around Thomas Jones?

I know Thomas Jones is the savor and all because of his 1 season of over 1000 yards in his 7 year career.

But seriously Thomas Jones has a 4.2 yard ave or higher in only 2 games this season (Buffalo and SF) come on. Play Benson....because the bears need a solid running game to help out Grossman.

Yesterday Benson would start getting in a groove and then they would rotate in Jones and mess everything up.

Cedric Benson is the future and with this roadtrip coming up.....right now is the time to find out if he is the real deal.

 

[B. Nugget]

When is Lovie and Company going to start Benson instead of Dancing around Thomas Jones?I know Thomas Jones is the savor and all because of his 1 season of over 1000 yards in his 7 year career.But seriously Thomas Jones has a 4.2 yard ave or higher in only 2 games this season (Buffalo and SF) come on. Play Benson....because the bears need a solid running game to help out Grossman.Yesterday Benson would start getting in a groove and then they would rotate in Jones and mess everything up.Cedric Benson is the future and with this roadtrip coming up.....right now is the time to find out if he is the real deal.

So basically you've been waiting since early August to post this because the Bears finally lost? I hope you didn't bank your season on Cedric being the horse.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

BENSON WILL LEAD THE WAY (or something like that)...

 

[schlesinj]

So basically you've been waiting since early August to post this because the Bears finally lost?

I hope you didn't bank your season on Cedric being the horse.

Look at his screen name. He might just have done so.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

If you look at my signature....Im actually doing quite fine.....i'll be 6-3 after this week and second in my division and will be first in my division by the end of the regular season.

but nice discussion guys...really....great talk janis

 

[buccosfan]

If you look at my signature....Im actually doing quite fine.....i'll be 6-3 after this week and second in my division and will be first in my division by the end of the regular season.but nice discussion guys...really....great talk janis

except with reggie bush stinking and tatum bell hurt, you kind of could use benson to get teh job.

 

[Gr00vus]

You created a new screen name for this?Anyway....

the bears need a solid running game to help out Grossman

I think the Bears need a better QB - whether that's an improved Grossman, or somebody else. People are stil going to dial in to stopping the run 1st and foremost against the Bears and dare the Bears to win by passing. I don't think that's an ideal environment for any running back, so I don't think the answer to all the Bears' ills lies in starting Benson. Benson may indeed be better, but not enough to right the ship on his own.

 

[flapgreen]

Cool. Another highly intelligent person I can add to my ignore list.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

You created a new screen name for this?Anyway....

the bears need a solid running game to help out Grossman

I think the Bears need a better QB - whether that's an improved Grossman, or somebody else. People are stil going to dial in to stopping the run 1st and foremost against the Bears and dare the Bears to win by passing. I don't think that's an ideal environment for any running back, so I don't think the answer to all the Bears' ills lies in starting Benson. Benson may indeed be better, but not enough to right the ship on his own.

I've had this screen name for over a year now.....but anyways.I think our pass protection is a big problem that isn't being addressed....Fred Miller(our RT) is having a terrible season and we may need more max protection passes.

 

[Pack43]

When is Lovie and Company going to start Benson instead of Dancing around Thomas Jones?

I know Thomas Jones is the savor and all because of his 1 season of over 1000 yards in his 7 year career.

But seriously Thomas Jones has a 4.2 yard ave or higher in only 2 games this season (Buffalo and SF) come on. Play Benson....because the bears need a solid running game to help out Grossman.

Yesterday Benson would start getting in a groove and then they would rotate in Jones and mess everything up.

Cedric Benson is the future and with this roadtrip coming up.....right now is the time to find out if he is the real deal.

And Benson has 1 game with a 3.5 yard avg or higher excluding his 1 carry for 4 yd performance against ARI. How exactly is that better?

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

If you look at my signature....Im actually doing quite fine.....i'll be 6-3 after this week and second in my division and will be first in my division by the end of the regular season.but nice discussion guys...really....great talk janis

Please tell me more about your team.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

When is Lovie and Company going to start Benson instead of Dancing around Thomas Jones?

I know Thomas Jones is the savor and all because of his 1 season of over 1000 yards in his 7 year career.

But seriously Thomas Jones has a 4.2 yard ave or higher in only 2 games this season (Buffalo and SF) come on. Play Benson....because the bears need a solid running game to help out Grossman.

Yesterday Benson would start getting in a groove and then they would rotate in Jones and mess everything up.

Cedric Benson is the future and with this roadtrip coming up.....right now is the time to find out if he is the real deal.

And Benson has 1 game with a 3.5 yard avg or higher excluding his 1 carry for 4 yd performance against ARI. How exactly is that better?

Most of his carries have been in mop up games when the defense knew the Bears were running the football.The point is a RB need to consistantly get carries to get in a groove and yest Benson was getting in that zone and they would take him out.

I am basically saying that the Running game cannot get much worse and that the Bears need to give him a shot so they will know who is the man to go to come playoff time.

 

[Pack43]

When is Lovie and Company going to start Benson instead of Dancing around Thomas Jones?

I know Thomas Jones is the savor and all because of his 1 season of over 1000 yards in his 7 year career.

But seriously Thomas Jones has a 4.2 yard ave or higher in only 2 games this season (Buffalo and SF) come on. Play Benson....because the bears need a solid running game to help out Grossman.

Yesterday Benson would start getting in a groove and then they would rotate in Jones and mess everything up.

Cedric Benson is the future and with this roadtrip coming up.....right now is the time to find out if he is the real deal.

And Benson has 1 game with a 3.5 yard avg or higher excluding his 1 carry for 4 yd performance against ARI. How exactly is that better?

Most of his carries have been in mop up games when the defense knew the Bears were running the football.The point is a RB need to consistantly get carries to get in a groove and yest Benson was getting in that zone and they would take him out.

I am basically saying that the Running game cannot get much worse and that the Bears need to give him a shot so they will know who is the man to go to come playoff time.

Yet, yesterday was tied for the 2nd fewest carries Benson has had in a game. I think the Bears already know who the man to go to come playoff time is.

 

[MarcO]

When is Lovie and Company going to start Benson instead of Dancing around Thomas Jones?

I know Thomas Jones is the savor and all because of his 1 season of over 1000 yards in his 7 year career.

But seriously Thomas Jones has a 4.2 yard ave or higher in only 2 games this season (Buffalo and SF) come on. Play Benson....because the bears need a solid running game to help out Grossman.

Yesterday Benson would start getting in a groove and then they would rotate in Jones and mess everything up.

Cedric Benson is the future and with this roadtrip coming up.....right now is the time to find out if he is the real deal.

And Benson has 1 game with a 3.5 yard avg or higher excluding his 1 carry for 4 yd performance against ARI. How exactly is that better?

Most of his carries have been in mop up games when the defense knew the Bears were running the football.The point is a RB need to consistantly get carries to get in a groove and yest Benson was getting in that zone and they would take him out.

I am basically saying that the Running game cannot get much worse and that the Bears need to give him a shot so they will know who is the man to go to come playoff time.

Yet, yesterday was tied for the 2nd fewest carries Benson has had in a game. I think the Bears already know who the man to go to come playoff time is.

I agree. Having said that, for fantasy playoff purposes, how much time do you see Benson getting the last 2 - 3 weeks of the season? enough to make him a factor in fantasy playoffs?

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

Thank god we already have a new "start Ced Benson thread". I was worried that we would have to wait until Wednesday this week.

 

[Warhogs]

I understand the ripping of this thread but how many people think that Benson might be the guy getting the majority of the carries for fantasy football playoffs? I really think there is a decent possibility this could happen.

 

[TitusIII]

The writing is on the wall for TJ, whether the switch comes in week 10 or 14, it's coming...

 

[mr. furley]

The writing is on the wall for TJ, whether the switch comes in week 10 or 14, it's coming...

OK

 

[urbanhack]

The writing is on the wall for TJ, whether the switch comes in week 10 or 14, it's coming...

OK

It does bother me that Lovie put Benson in the game for a critical series early or mid-way through the 3rd quarter. Of course Benson didn't do anything and they either went three and out or Grossman threw a pick, but it still bothers me that he doesn't use Jones more often as the back.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

I love all of the hate on Benson....but yet the Bears running game is doing so well right now why change?

In the two main drives Benson was in on yest(not counting the one that started on the 1 yard line, he had 2 carries for 3 yards)

Drive 1-He had 23 yards on 4 carries until Grossman fumbled the ball away.

Drive 2- 12 yards on 3 carries and it led to a TD.

Those are the only drives that he was mainly involved in and the offensed moved the ball effectively on both drives for a total of 120 yards. That can't just be brushed to the side as.....Benson is horrible....Jones is the man....their is a reason this kid was one of the best college backs ever and a reason that when he is played in the NFL, he has shown some success(no a lot because not many consecutive carries)

THE BEARS ARE AVERAGING 3.4 YARDS PER RUSH!!! Something has to be done.

On a side note...I believe Adrian Peterson should be brought in more as well.

 

[Marc Levin]

Thank god we already have a new "start Ced Benson thread". I was worried that we would have to wait until Wednesday this week.

Just keep this response handy - you'll need it.

 

[Pack43]

I love all of the hate on Benson....but yet the Bears running game is doing so well right now why change?In the two main drives Benson was in on yest(not counting the one that started on the 1 yard line, he had 2 carries for 3 yards)Drive 1-He had 23 yards on 4 carries until Grossman fumbled the ball away.Drive 2- 12 yards on 3 carries and it led to a TD.Those are the only drives that he was mainly involved in and the offensed moved the ball effectively on both drives for a total of 120 yards. That can't just be brushed to the side as.....Benson is horrible....Jones is the man....their is a reason this kid was one of the best college backs ever and a reason that when he is played in the NFL, he has shown some success(no a lot because not many consecutive carries)THE BEARS ARE AVERAGING 3.4 YARDS PER RUSH!!! Something has to be done.On a side note...I believe Adrian Peterson should be brought in more as well.

That's partly because Benson is bringing down their ypc. Did you notice his is less than that 3.4 you're complaining about?

 

[Trap Play]

Maybe they both suck...

 

[buccosfan]

Thick-headed Thomas Jones owners. Fact is, TJ isn't a god and right now he's not getting the job done right now. Chi town fans are getting tired of him and his dancing with the stars running and the Benson calls are starting. Cedric has looked good in his limited carries (wether you want to see this or not) and he'll be a good player when he's the man, to not think or laugh at Benson becoming the starter this year is absurd there was a reason he was picked 4th by the Bears, some of you guys act like Jones is Tomlinson and he will never be BENCHED, it could happen and it might.

i'd be really surprised if it happened this year.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

I love all of the hate on Benson....but yet the Bears running game is doing so well right now why change?In the two main drives Benson was in on yest(not counting the one that started on the 1 yard line, he had 2 carries for 3 yards)Drive 1-He had 23 yards on 4 carries until Grossman fumbled the ball away.Drive 2- 12 yards on 3 carries and it led to a TD.Those are the only drives that he was mainly involved in and the offensed moved the ball effectively on both drives for a total of 120 yards. That can't just be brushed to the side as.....Benson is horrible....Jones is the man....their is a reason this kid was one of the best college backs ever and a reason that when he is played in the NFL, he has shown some success(no a lot because not many consecutive carries)THE BEARS ARE AVERAGING 3.4 YARDS PER RUSH!!! Something has to be done.On a side note...I believe Adrian Peterson should be brought in more as well.

That's partly because Benson is bringing down their ypc. Did you notice his is less than that 3.4 you're complaining about?

You're exactly right....the Bears should keep everything the same....average 3.4 yards per carry with Jones getting about 80% of the carries and Benson 20% the rest of the season....cuz that is surely a sign of success for the playoffs....NOT!

 

[flapgreen]

Thick-headed Thomas Jones owners.

Fact is, TJ isn't a god and right now he's not getting the job done right now. Chi town fans are getting tired of him and his dancing with the stars running and the Benson calls are starting. Cedric has looked good in his limited carries (wether you want to see this or not) and he'll be a good player when he's the man, to not think or laugh at Benson becoming the starter this year is absurd there was a reason he was picked 4th by the Bears, some of you guys act like Jones is Tomlinson and he will never be BENCHED, it could happen and it might.

Is that related to the reason he's been on the team for a season and a half and still not played much? What, do you think Lovie just has it out for the guy? Things change and guys don't always turn out to be as good as their initial draft position indicated. How can some of you guys not see that?They're running game hasn't been that good. We all know that. Lovie knows that. If he thought putting Benson in more would make a difference, he would do it. Nothing indicates this is going to happen. Hell, everything to this point indicates it won't happen.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

Thick-headed Thomas Jones owners.

Fact is, TJ isn't a god and right now he's not getting the job done right now. Chi town fans are getting tired of him and his dancing with the stars running and the Benson calls are starting. Cedric has looked good in his limited carries (wether you want to see this or not) and he'll be a good player when he's the man, to not think or laugh at Benson becoming the starter this year is absurd there was a reason he was picked 4th by the Bears, some of you guys act like Jones is Tomlinson and he will never be BENCHED, it could happen and it might.

Is that related to the reason he's been on the team for a season and a half and still not played much? What, do you think Lovie just has it out for the guy? Things change and guys don't always turn out to be as good as their initial draft position indicated. How can some of you guys not see that?They're running game hasn't been that good. We all know that. Lovie knows that. If he thought putting Benson in more would make a difference, he would do it. Nothing indicates this is going to happen. Hell, everything to this point indicates it won't happen.

However, during Training Camp it was Benson's job and he hurt his shoulder or I believe that this season would be different. His potential should be accounted into the equation and players get played all the time b/c of it, in bad situations....see Kitna/Palmer.....see Henry/McGahee....

I for one am one of the believers in that you need to play a young kid in a pressure situation to see how he will react. I believe that by the Chicago Bears starting Dez White over David Terrell also led to his demise....think about it...he had flashes his rookie season(see SF game), then started his 2nd season strong..game winning catch vs Minny....then gets hurt....and doesn't start again til his 4th or 5th season and thats his career.

 

[matuski]

If I were 7-1 I would bench the dude thats carried the load for me this far as well.

It only makes sense....

 

[matuski]

Thick-headed Thomas Jones owners. Fact is, TJ isn't a god and right now he's not getting the job done right now. Chi town fans are getting tired of him and his dancing with the stars running and the Benson calls are starting. Cedric has looked good in his limited carries (wether you want to see this or not) and he'll be a good player when he's the man, to not think or laugh at Benson becoming the starter this year is absurd there was a reason he was picked 4th by the Bears, some of you guys act like Jones is Tomlinson and he will never be BENCHED, it could happen and it might.

7-1 with TJ starting just isn't getting it done...

 

[NoFBinLA]

Don't stop, believin'

Hold on to that feeeeeeelin'

I keed, I keed...

If the Bears were struggling, I could see it. But that they haven't moved even to RBBC - nor has Benson gotten the extra carries we heard he'd be getting - I just don't see them making a move. They would have gotten him more PT by now and it hasn't happened.

Now if they lock the top spot up early, maybe LATE in the season he'd get more PT. But unless something happens to TJ injurywise, I think anything else is wishful thinking.

And for the record, have them both in one redraft - don't care who startys as long as I get points. Just don't see Benson getting enough opportunity to make the starting job a likely thing.

 

[Mungo Burrows]

I think our pass protection is a big problem that isn't being addressed....Fred Miller(our RT) is having a terrible season and we may need more max protection passes.

And with this in mind, you want them to put in the kid who still hasn't learned how to pass protect?

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

So Thomas Jones averages 3.8 per carry, Benson goes for 3.3. This is evidence that Benson is better how? Please enlighten us.

 

[Pole Cat]

Anyone checked out the most recent dynasty rankings? I'm not crazy about Benson, but he still seems really low...ranked in the late 30s for RBs. Yet guys like Lamont Jordan still hang in the Top 20

 

[Ryan_21]

So Thomas Jones averages 3.8 per carry, Benson goes for 3.3. This is evidence that Benson is better how? Please enlighten us.

The majority of Bensons carrys have came in short yardage situations or when the defense was stacked with 8 in the box. I own both Jones and Benson in a dynasty but look, nobody is going to know how good Benson really is without seeing him get 20+ carries in a few games.

 

[matuski]

So Thomas Jones averages 3.8 per carry, Benson goes for 3.3. This is evidence that Benson is better how? Please enlighten us.

The majority of Bensons carrys have came in short yardage situations or when the defense was stacked with 8 in the box. I own both Jones and Benson in a dynasty but look, nobody is going to know how good Benson really is without seeing him get 20+ carries in a few games.

And with your team at 7-1 you would choose now as the time for this experiment?

 

[Ryan_21]

So Thomas Jones averages 3.8 per carry, Benson goes for 3.3. This is evidence that Benson is better how? Please enlighten us.

The majority of Bensons carrys have came in short yardage situations or when the defense was stacked with 8 in the box. I own both Jones and Benson in a dynasty but look, nobody is going to know how good Benson really is without seeing him get 20+ carries in a few games.

And with your team at 7-1 you would choose now as the time for this experiment?

The Chicago Bears are NOT 7-1 because of Thomas Jones. They are 7-1 because of a hellashious Defense and a much improved passing game. In 8 games Thomas Jones has failed to rush for more than 69 yards 5 times. So I dont really see how it could hurt to turn the rock over to Cedric, because Thomas Jones is not the reason they are 7-1.

 

[Pack43]

Thick-headed Thomas Jones owners.

Fact is, TJ isn't a god and right now he's not getting the job done right now. Chi town fans are getting tired of him and his dancing with the stars running and the Benson calls are starting. Cedric has looked good in his limited carries (wether you want to see this or not) and he'll be a good player when he's the man, to not think or laugh at Benson becoming the starter this year is absurd there was a reason he was picked 4th by the Bears, some of you guys act like Jones is Tomlinson and he will never be BENCHED, it could happen and it might.

The times I've seen Benson, he's looked far from good. And the stats support this. Benson has showed nothing to indicate he's a better option than TJ. In fact, he's showed the opposite.

 

[Pack43]

So Thomas Jones averages 3.8 per carry, Benson goes for 3.3. This is evidence that Benson is better how? Please enlighten us.

The majority of Bensons carrys have came in short yardage situations or when the defense was stacked with 8 in the box. I own both Jones and Benson in a dynasty but look, nobody is going to know how good Benson really is without seeing him get 20+ carries in a few games.

From what I've seen, Benson comes in for a series at a time. He's not used as a short yardage back. I'd like to see something to back up this claim because I just don't think it's true.

 

[Pack43]

The times I've seen Benson, he's looked far from good. And the stats support this. Benson has showed nothing to indicate he's a better option than TJ. In fact, he's showed the opposite.

Take off the Thomas Jones owner glasses and get back at me.

Likewise. Show me anything Benson's done this year to warrant this support. And I mean something other than "he's looked good" or "he needs 20+ carries".

 

[Pack43]

Likewise. Show me anything Benson's done this year to warrant this support. And I mean something other than "he's looked good" or "he needs 20+ carries".

I'll put on my magic hat and make game footage appear for you.

That's what I thought.

 

[Ryan_21]

The times I've seen Benson, he's looked far from good. And the stats support this. Benson has showed nothing to indicate he's a better option than TJ. In fact, he's showed the opposite.

Take off the Thomas Jones owner glasses and get back at me.

Likewise. Show me anything Benson's done this year to warrant this support. And I mean something other than "he's looked good" or "he needs 20+ carries".

How bout winning the job outright in training camp? How bout having as many TDs as Jones in w/ way less than half as many carries?

 

[Pack43]

The times I've seen Benson, he's looked far from good. And the stats support this. Benson has showed nothing to indicate he's a better option than TJ. In fact, he's showed the opposite.

Take off the Thomas Jones owner glasses and get back at me.

Likewise. Show me anything Benson's done this year to warrant this support. And I mean something other than "he's looked good" or "he needs 20+ carries".

How bout winning the job outright in training camp? How bout having as many TDs as Jones in w/ way less than half as many carries?

The TDs are more a matter of opportunity. He's had 3 1-yd TD runs. He won the job in camp? He was running with the 1st team because TJ didn't show up to the voluntary workouts. He never won anything.

 

[Ryan_21]

The times I've seen Benson, he's looked far from good. And the stats support this. Benson has showed nothing to indicate he's a better option than TJ. In fact, he's showed the opposite.

Take off the Thomas Jones owner glasses and get back at me.

Likewise. Show me anything Benson's done this year to warrant this support. And I mean something other than "he's looked good" or "he needs 20+ carries".

How bout winning the job outright in training camp? How bout having as many TDs as Jones in w/ way less than half as many carries?

The TDs are more a matter of opportunity. He's had 3 1-yd TD runs. He won the job in camp? He was running with the 1st team because TJ didn't show up to the voluntary workouts. He never won anything.

Those arent short yardage situations?

 

[Pack43]

The times I've seen Benson, he's looked far from good. And the stats support this. Benson has showed nothing to indicate he's a better option than TJ. In fact, he's showed the opposite.

Take off the Thomas Jones owner glasses and get back at me.

Likewise. Show me anything Benson's done this year to warrant this support. And I mean something other than "he's looked good" or "he needs 20+ carries".

How bout winning the job outright in training camp? How bout having as many TDs as Jones in w/ way less than half as many carries?

The TDs are more a matter of opportunity. He's had 3 1-yd TD runs. He won the job in camp? He was running with the 1st team because TJ didn't show up to the voluntary workouts. He never won anything.

Those arent short yardage situations?

He wasn't brought into those situations as a short-yardage back. They happened to be on the series he was in. And before you say that he led them on 3 TD drives, those drives covered 32, 15, and 13 yards. I'm sure TJ has been in on a few short-yardage situations too. Those situations can come up during any drive.

 

[Ryan_21]

The times I've seen Benson, he's looked far from good. And the stats support this. Benson has showed nothing to indicate he's a better option than TJ. In fact, he's showed the opposite.

Take off the Thomas Jones owner glasses and get back at me.

Likewise. Show me anything Benson's done this year to warrant this support. And I mean something other than "he's looked good" or "he needs 20+ carries".

How bout winning the job outright in training camp? How bout having as many TDs as Jones in w/ way less than half as many carries?

The TDs are more a matter of opportunity. He's had 3 1-yd TD runs. He won the job in camp? He was running with the 1st team because TJ didn't show up to the voluntary workouts. He never won anything.

Those arent short yardage situations?

He wasn't brought into those situations as a short-yardage back. They happened to be on the series he was in. And before you say that he led them on 3 TD drives, those drives covered 32, 15, and 13 yards. I'm sure TJ has been in on a few short-yardage situations too. Those situations can come up during any drive.

But add those in and 5 or 6 more short yardage carries and that can drop his YPC down to 3.3 from the 3.6/ 3.7 range. Sure Thomas has been in those situations too but his has had 3 times the amount of other carries in regular situations to make up that YPC. Benson hasnt gotten the full amount of carries to get the full story.

 

[mistersmith]

With Berrian hurt, Thomas Jones gives them another option in the passing game. Also, the Bears have a tougher schedule coming up. Tougher schedule, closer games, playing more catchup - this would probably lead to more opportunities for Jones in there, whether its for pass protection or running out and becoming another receiving option.

I could see Benson coming out after the Bears clinch for playoffs running in the meaningless games and they sit Jones out to see what they have in Benson. Fantasy football wise, the Bears have a nice schedule - @STL, Tampa, @Det., so Benson could be a factor in the playoffs.

Disclaimer: TJ and Benson owner.

 

[Pack43]

The times I've seen Benson, he's looked far from good. And the stats support this. Benson has showed nothing to indicate he's a better option than TJ. In fact, he's showed the opposite.

Take off the Thomas Jones owner glasses and get back at me.

Likewise. Show me anything Benson's done this year to warrant this support. And I mean something other than "he's looked good" or "he needs 20+ carries".

How bout winning the job outright in training camp? How bout having as many TDs as Jones in w/ way less than half as many carries?

The TDs are more a matter of opportunity. He's had 3 1-yd TD runs. He won the job in camp? He was running with the 1st team because TJ didn't show up to the voluntary workouts. He never won anything.

Those arent short yardage situations?

He wasn't brought into those situations as a short-yardage back. They happened to be on the series he was in. And before you say that he led them on 3 TD drives, those drives covered 32, 15, and 13 yards. I'm sure TJ has been in on a few short-yardage situations too. Those situations can come up during any drive.

But add those in and 5 or 6 more short yardage carries and that can drop his YPC down to 3.3 from the 3.6/ 3.7 range. Sure Thomas has been in those situations too but his has had 3 times the amount of other carries in regular situations to make up that YPC. Benson hasnt gotten the full amount of carries to get the full story.

In theory that's a good point. But looking at the numbers, Benson has had 7 of 63 carries (11.1%) in situations of <3 yds. Jones has had 26 of 159 (16.4%) in those situations. In situations of 8+ yds to go, Benson has had 46 of 63 carries (73.0%) compared to Jones' 105 (66.0%). Looks like Benson has a lower percentage of his carries in short yardage situations.

 

[davidwb]

i am going to drop benson and pick up denagelo williams (i have deshaun foster) -- better to have the handcuff there, then the promise of a bigger role for cedric.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

NC State....who do you own? Thomas Jones?

I own Benson in one league yes....but I am a hardcore bears fan, before a fantasy football owner.

You want to know some facts.

Fact=This is Thomas Jones' 7th year in the NFL and he has rushed for over 1000 yards (which is only an average of 63 yards per game) only once in his career!!! 7 years only 1 1000 yard season!

Fact=Thomas Jones is injury prone....he has never played a full NFL season.

Fact=Thomas Jones has never had 10 TD's in a season.

What do I like about Thomas Jones?

He is a hard worker, he shuts his mouth, he can catch the ball out of the backfield.

What do I not like about Thomas Jones?

He is slightly better than Anthony Thomas, and he is only a decent starting RB.

He dances around, he always does that stupid stutter cut, and he goes down easy in the open field.

Cedric Benson has not had the opportunity to show what he can do.

Fact=Cedric Benson has the same ammount of TD's this season as Thomas Jones.

Fact=Benson played well in limited time vs. Lions, SF, and NO last season and helped us win those games(in his limited time).

Fact=This season most of his carries have been in mop up situations.

What do I like about Benson?

He runs like he has something to prove, he was emotional during the NFL draft, he took all of the critism from his own teammates during training camp and just kept fighting(even if it meant hurting his shoulder), he runs hard between the tackles(which is what this offense needs).

What don't I like?

He whines about not getting PT(better than not wanting to play), he isn't good in pass protection(we don't know this for a fact....that was his nock his rookie season but all the critics still point to it) , he hasn't proven all of his talents in the NFL, he needs improvement catching the football, and he doesn't have 4.4 speed.

I am a bears fan before all and think that the Bears need Benson to win the super bowl....I care more about that than fantasy football.

 

[Pack43]

NC State....who do you own? Thomas Jones?I own Benson in one league yes....but I am a hardcore bears fan, before a fantasy football owner.You want to know some facts.Fact=This is Thomas Jones' 7th year in the NFL and he has rushed for over 1000 yards (which is only an average of 63 yards per game) only once in his career!!! 7 years only 1 1000 yard season!Fact=Thomas Jones is injury prone....he has never played a full NFL season.Fact=Thomas Jones has never had 10 TD's in a season.What do I like about Thomas Jones?He is a hard worker, he shuts his mouth, he can catch the ball out of the backfield.What do I not like about Thomas Jones?He is slightly better than Anthony Thomas, and he is only a decent starting RB.He dances around, he always does that stupid stutter cut, and he goes down easy in the open field.Cedric Benson has not had the opportunity to show what he can do.Fact=Cedric Benson has the same ammount of TD's this season as Thomas Jones.Fact=Benson played well in limited time vs. Lions, SF, and NO last season and helped us win those games(in his limited time).Fact=This season most of his carries have been in mop up situations.What do I like about Benson?He runs like he has something to prove, he was emotional during the NFL draft, he took all of the critism from his own teammates during training camp and just kept fighting(even if it meant hurting his shoulder), he runs hard between the tackles(which is what this offense needs).What don't I like?He whines about not getting PT(better than not wanting to play), he isn't good in pass protection(we don't know this for a fact....that was his nock his rookie season but all the critics still point to it) , he hasn't proven all of his talents in the NFL, he needs improvement catching the football, and he doesn't have 4.4 speed.I am a bears fan before all and think that the Bears need Benson to win the super bowl....I care more about that than fantasy football.

I own Thomas Jones in one league. But, I'm not arguing for Jones being the better back because I own Jones. I bought Jones (auction league) this year because I think he's the better back. And I haven't seen anything this season to change my mind. Jones has been a solid back since coming to Chicago. He just missed 1000 yards his first year and added 400+ receiving. He had a great year last year and while dropping off some this year is still on pace for another 1000 yd season. He's played in 37 of 40 games since coming to Chicago. I wouldn't call that injury prone for a feature back in the NFL. Guess we'll just have to agree to disagree on this one. You obviously are big on Benson and I haven't seen anything out of him at the pro level to make me think he's better than TJ.