Player Spotlight: Cedric Benson (1 Viewer)

[Jason Wood]

2007 Player Spotlight Series

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Thread Topic: Cedric Benson, RB, Chicago Bears

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[Garts]

Good year for Benson.

300 carries

1300 yards

10 tds

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

I am obviously biased.....but I feel that he will have about

285 for 1456 15 TD

He has a nose for the end zone, amazing goalline runner.

 

[kurtrudder]

I'm really not sold on Benson, he seems to have maturity issues which for now, seem to have been appeased with the trade of Thomas Jones so Benson becomes the starter by default.

True, he is a 4th overall pick for a reason and I'm not saying he will be a bust but I wouldn't be surprised to see the other Adrian Peterson and Garrett Wolfe eat into his carries somewhat and a possible committee develop.

240 carries

980 yds

7 TD's

20 catches

120 yds

0 TD's

 

[dparker713]

He's soft. He's was soft at Texas except maybe his senior year. He been soft so far in his Bears career including the playoffs.

Also, he just doesnt have breakaway ability. The bonus for him is that he'll be counted on unless Grossman makes a major jump. I predict he'll miss some time due to minor injuries, but when he plays he'll be an effective RB2 as he'll probably get goalline carries.

235 attempts

964 yards (4.1 per)

9 TDs

15 receptions

106 yards

0 TDs

 

[428143]

300 carries

1300 yards

13 TD's

25 receptions

200 yards

2 TD's

 

[Winning IS Everything]

Positives: Benson is a battering ram. He can move the pile and has a nose for the endzone. Gets stronger as he gets more carries. Has little to no competition for carries so he will be the full time guy.

Negatives: Seems to be labeled as soft. Unexperienced in the passing game and pass blocking is not as good as Thomas Jones was. Does not have breakaway speed.

My thoughts: Benson is the lead back on a run first team with an above average line. He has good talent and I think he could be great. I see a good year for him as he shakes the "soft" label.

305 - 1225 - 11

20 - 145 - 0

 

[zamboni]

Has little to no competition for carries so he will be the full time guy.

The coaching staff likes Peterson, who has performed well in the past in limited duty. I wouldn't be surprised to see him challenge for carries if Benson struggles out of the gate.

 

[BassNBrew]

I am obviously biased.....but I feel that he will have about285 for 1456 15 TDHe has a nose for the end zone, amazing goalline runner.

5.1 ypc 300-600-5 rushing, 25-125-0 recv (that should bring some of these numbers back in line)

 

[apkballa]

Good year for Benson.300 carries1300 yards10 tds

I agree with those Numbers.

 

[Banger]

Good opportunity, good team, decent RB. 300-1200-8. Due to his running style and previous history injuries are a major concern.

 

[Hairy Snowman]

Bensen will get 2/3+ of the carries most likely. Garrett Wolfe WILL get 10-12 touches, probably 1/2 the receptions out of the back field. IMO Original AP is mostly insurance in case Cedric gets hurt at some point (same role as last few years). Maybe 3-4 touches per game.

IMO Wolfe is the #2 on this team, although AP would see most of the carries if Bensen were hurt. In the NFL, HGH does a body good!

Ill narrow my projections later, but early line I could see Cedric getting 280-310 carries for 850-1150 yards, 9-11 RTDs.

I have doubts he will play all 16 games, leading me towards the shallower end of the pond.

 

[JohnnyU]

Bensen will get 2/3+ of the carries most likely. Garrett Wolfe WILL get 10-12 touches, probably 1/2 the receptions out of the back field. IMO Original AP is mostly insurance in case Cedric gets hurt at some point (same role as last few years). Maybe 3-4 touches per game.

IMO Wolfe is the #2 on this team, although AP would see most of the carries if Bensen were hurt. In the NFL, HGH does a body good!

Ill narrow my projections later, but early line I could see Cedric getting 280-310 carries for 850-1150 yards, 9-11 RTDs.

I have doubts he will play all 16 games, leading me towards the shallower end of the pond.

Why would you say that a light runt will be #2? Hell, if anything AP cuts into Benson's numbers, and if Benson doesn't play to his potential he will cut deep into his carries.Edited for political correctness.

 

[shadyridr]

I love the team hes on and the fact that he will get the majority of the carries and all the goalline touches. But I am a bit worried about his habit of getting injured.

300 att, 1200 yds, 10 tds, 17 rec, 100 yds, 0 tds

 

[KING]

i'm no thomas jones fan, but i think they'll regret moving him to get this dud on the field. benson couldn't beat out jones, so they had to literally clear a path for him. i wouldn't draft this guy with someone else's team. he'll be even more worthless in PPR.

229 875 3.8 8 and 17 125 7.4 0

 

[PsychoMan]

i would be curious to see what the stats are for top 5 RB draft picks in their first full year as a starter over the last 15 years or so

imo, the only way benson ends up with less than 1000 yds & 7 tds is if he gets injured

 

[Hairy Snowman]

Bensen will get 2/3+ of the carries most likely. Garrett Wolfe WILL get 10-12 touches, probably 1/2 the receptions out of the back field. IMO Original AP is mostly insurance in case Cedric gets hurt at some point (same role as last few years). Maybe 3-4 touches per game.

IMO Wolfe is the #2 on this team, although AP would see most of the carries if Bensen were hurt. In the NFL, HGH does a body good!

Ill narrow my projections later, but early line I could see Cedric getting 280-310 carries for 850-1150 yards, 9-11 RTDs.

I have doubts he will play all 16 games, leading me towards the shallower end of the pond.

Why would you say that a light runt will be #2? Hell, if anything AP cuts into Benson's numbers, and if Benson doesn't play to his potential he will cut deep into his carries.Edited for political correctness.

Believe me, I know how small Wolfe is.I say it because he is going to be used to compliment CBs inside running style. Think a poor mans Reggie Bush, without as many touches or speed. Think similar to Joe Morris or Eric Metcalf. They will be trying to get Wolfe in space on the outsides. Not to say Bensen wont have any outside rushes, he will and he will ge the lion's share of carries. But Wolfe will touch the ball 10-12 times a game in different ways.

Hear me now, you can believe me later.

Didn't we do this last year too U? Stop rooting for Bensen and just think about what would be good for the Bears. I know you have Bensen on at least 2 teams, so its hard.

ETA I did say that AP would take the carries from Bensen if he was injured. Same would go if he doesn't perform. Bensen and AP are competing for the same reps.

Not Wolfe though. Wolfe will give the offense another look. And if Rex can spread the field, then Bensen and Wolfe should have success.

 

[Boone22]

Bensen will get 2/3+ of the carries most likely. Garrett Wolfe WILL get 10-12 touches, probably 1/2 the receptions out of the back field. IMO Original AP is mostly insurance in case Cedric gets hurt at some point (same role as last few years). Maybe 3-4 touches per game.

IMO Wolfe is the #2 on this team, although AP would see most of the carries if Bensen were hurt. In the NFL, HGH does a body good!

Ill narrow my projections later, but early line I could see Cedric getting 280-310 carries for 850-1150 yards, 9-11 RTDs.

I have doubts he will play all 16 games, leading me towards the shallower end of the pond.

Why would you say that a light runt will be #2? Hell, if anything AP cuts into Benson's numbers, and if Benson doesn't play to his potential he will cut deep into his carries.Edited for political correctness.

from the Blogger for a few days ago...May 2, 2007, 13:32

Bears :: RB

RB Wolfe Could Be Primary Backup

Larry Mayer, ChicagoBears.com - [Full Article]

While speaking about rookie RB Garrett Wolfe, Chicago bears OC Ron Turner said the following: “He’s an outstanding player. He’s very quick and fast and strong. You look at his size and say maybe he’s not, but he’s a strong player. I see him coming in and being a situational player for us early, but he definitely could be the No. 2 back as well.”

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?STORY_ID=3381

 

[BigRed]

i'm no thomas jones fan, but i think they'll regret moving him to get this dud on the field. benson couldn't beat out jones, so they had to literally clear a path for him. i wouldn't draft this guy with someone else's team. he'll be even more worthless in PPR. 229 875 3.8 8 and 17 125 7.4 0

Pretty much agree although I think he'll crack 1000 due to sheer reps. I like AP but he's being slightly overrated as a "trendy sleeper" IMO and won't cut in as much as people are thinking.

 

[JohnnyU]

Bensen will get 2/3+ of the carries most likely. Garrett Wolfe WILL get 10-12 touches, probably 1/2 the receptions out of the back field. IMO Original AP is mostly insurance in case Cedric gets hurt at some point (same role as last few years). Maybe 3-4 touches per game.

IMO Wolfe is the #2 on this team, although AP would see most of the carries if Bensen were hurt. In the NFL, HGH does a body good!

Ill narrow my projections later, but early line I could see Cedric getting 280-310 carries for 850-1150 yards, 9-11 RTDs.

I have doubts he will play all 16 games, leading me towards the shallower end of the pond.

Why would you say that a light runt will be #2? Hell, if anything AP cuts into Benson's numbers, and if Benson doesn't play to his potential he will cut deep into his carries.Edited for political correctness.

from the Blogger for a few days ago...May 2, 2007, 13:32

Bears :: RB

RB Wolfe Could Be Primary Backup

Larry Mayer, ChicagoBears.com - [Full Article]

While speaking about rookie RB Garrett Wolfe, Chicago bears OC Ron Turner said the following: “He’s an outstanding player. He’s very quick and fast and strong. You look at his size and say maybe he’s not, but he’s a strong player. I see him coming in and being a situational player for us early, but he definitely could be the No. 2 back as well.”

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?STORY_ID=3381

I don't care what the blogger says, he's 5'7 186. I don't see him as a #2 RB in that offense.

 

[JohnnyU]

Bensen will get 2/3+ of the carries most likely. Garrett Wolfe WILL get 10-12 touches, probably 1/2 the receptions out of the back field. IMO Original AP is mostly insurance in case Cedric gets hurt at some point (same role as last few years). Maybe 3-4 touches per game.

IMO Wolfe is the #2 on this team, although AP would see most of the carries if Bensen were hurt. In the NFL, HGH does a body good!

Ill narrow my projections later, but early line I could see Cedric getting 280-310 carries for 850-1150 yards, 9-11 RTDs.

I have doubts he will play all 16 games, leading me towards the shallower end of the pond.

Why would you say that a light runt will be #2? Hell, if anything AP cuts into Benson's numbers, and if Benson doesn't play to his potential he will cut deep into his carries.Edited for political correctness.

Believe me, I know how small Wolfe is.I say it because he is going to be used to compliment CBs inside running style. Think a poor mans Reggie Bush, without as many touches or speed. Think similar to Joe Morris or Eric Metcalf. They will be trying to get Wolfe in space on the outsides. Not to say Bensen wont have any outside rushes, he will and he will ge the lion's share of carries. But Wolfe will touch the ball 10-12 times a game in different ways.

Hear me now, you can believe me later.

Didn't we do this last year too U? Stop rooting for Bensen and just think about what would be good for the Bears. I know you have Bensen on at least 2 teams, so its hard.

ETA I did say that AP would take the carries from Bensen if he was injured. Same would go if he doesn't perform. Bensen and AP are competing for the same reps.

Not Wolfe though. Wolfe will give the offense another look. And if Rex can spread the field, then Bensen and Wolfe should have success.

I wasn't rooting for Benson in my original post. If anything I was giving props to AP.

 

[Boone22]

Bensen will get 2/3+ of the carries most likely. Garrett Wolfe WILL get 10-12 touches, probably 1/2 the receptions out of the back field. IMO Original AP is mostly insurance in case Cedric gets hurt at some point (same role as last few years). Maybe 3-4 touches per game.

IMO Wolfe is the #2 on this team, although AP would see most of the carries if Bensen were hurt. In the NFL, HGH does a body good!

Ill narrow my projections later, but early line I could see Cedric getting 280-310 carries for 850-1150 yards, 9-11 RTDs.

I have doubts he will play all 16 games, leading me towards the shallower end of the pond.

Why would you say that a light runt will be #2? Hell, if anything AP cuts into Benson's numbers, and if Benson doesn't play to his potential he will cut deep into his carries.Edited for political correctness.

from the Blogger for a few days ago...May 2, 2007, 13:32

Bears :: RB

RB Wolfe Could Be Primary Backup

Larry Mayer, ChicagoBears.com - [Full Article]

While speaking about rookie RB Garrett Wolfe, Chicago bears OC Ron Turner said the following: “He’s an outstanding player. He’s very quick and fast and strong. You look at his size and say maybe he’s not, but he’s a strong player. I see him coming in and being a situational player for us early, but he definitely could be the No. 2 back as well.”

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?STORY_ID=3381

I don't care what the blogger says, he's 5'7 186. I don't see him as a #2 RB in that offense.

Ok, but it IS the Bears OC making the statement. That has to have some weight to it. I'm not saying he's going to steal CB's job but I could easily see him being used as Hairy Snowman mentioned.edited to add another link...

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?STORY_ID=3392

In this article they mention Wolfe could become the #2 RB so that Peterson could go back to special teams full-time. They also talk about how good his hands are and the Bears GM likens him to Warrick Dunn. Now I know that's a stretch but Dunn is an every down back so why couldn't Wolfe be CB's back-up?

 

[JohnnyU]

Bensen will get 2/3+ of the carries most likely. Garrett Wolfe WILL get 10-12 touches, probably 1/2 the receptions out of the back field. IMO Original AP is mostly insurance in case Cedric gets hurt at some point (same role as last few years). Maybe 3-4 touches per game.

IMO Wolfe is the #2 on this team, although AP would see most of the carries if Bensen were hurt. In the NFL, HGH does a body good!

Ill narrow my projections later, but early line I could see Cedric getting 280-310 carries for 850-1150 yards, 9-11 RTDs.

I have doubts he will play all 16 games, leading me towards the shallower end of the pond.

Why would you say that a light runt will be #2? Hell, if anything AP cuts into Benson's numbers, and if Benson doesn't play to his potential he will cut deep into his carries.Edited for political correctness.

from the Blogger for a few days ago...May 2, 2007, 13:32

Bears :: RB

RB Wolfe Could Be Primary Backup

Larry Mayer, ChicagoBears.com - [Full Article]

While speaking about rookie RB Garrett Wolfe, Chicago bears OC Ron Turner said the following: “He’s an outstanding player. He’s very quick and fast and strong. You look at his size and say maybe he’s not, but he’s a strong player. I see him coming in and being a situational player for us early, but he definitely could be the No. 2 back as well.”

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?STORY_ID=3381

I don't care what the blogger says, he's 5'7 186. I don't see him as a #2 RB in that offense.

Ok, but it IS the Bears OC making the statement. That has to have some weight to it. I'm not saying he's going to steal CB's job but I could easily see him being used as Hairy Snowman mentioned.

Yes, as a situational back, but not as a workhorse should Benson go down. I truly believe that is what AP will be should Benson go down. He's proven he can be very effective.

 

[Hairy Snowman]

Bensen will get 2/3+ of the carries most likely. Garrett Wolfe WILL get 10-12 touches, probably 1/2 the receptions out of the back field. IMO Original AP is mostly insurance in case Cedric gets hurt at some point (same role as last few years). Maybe 3-4 touches per game.

IMO Wolfe is the #2 on this team, although AP would see most of the carries if Bensen were hurt. In the NFL, HGH does a body good!

Ill narrow my projections later, but early line I could see Cedric getting 280-310 carries for 850-1150 yards, 9-11 RTDs.

I have doubts he will play all 16 games, leading me towards the shallower end of the pond.

Why would you say that a light runt will be #2? Hell, if anything AP cuts into Benson's numbers, and if Benson doesn't play to his potential he will cut deep into his carries.Edited for political correctness.

from the Blogger for a few days ago...May 2, 2007, 13:32

Bears :: RB

RB Wolfe Could Be Primary Backup

Larry Mayer, ChicagoBears.com - [Full Article]

While speaking about rookie RB Garrett Wolfe, Chicago bears OC Ron Turner said the following: “He’s an outstanding player. He’s very quick and fast and strong. You look at his size and say maybe he’s not, but he’s a strong player. I see him coming in and being a situational player for us early, but he definitely could be the No. 2 back as well.”

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?STORY_ID=3381

I don't care what the blogger says, he's 5'7 186. I don't see him as a #2 RB in that offense.

Ok, but it IS the Bears OC making the statement. That has to have some weight to it. I'm not saying he's going to steal CB's job but I could easily see him being used as Hairy Snowman mentioned.

Yes, as a situational back, but not as a workhorse should Benson go down. I truly believe that is what AP will be should Benson go down. He's proven he can be very effective.

IMO Id say if Bensen goes down you will see the Bears start with a 50/50 split between AP/Wolfe. Then it would be which ever player asserted himself getting 2/3+ and the other player becoming the compliment back. I dont think anyone on the Bears RB core is big enough to take the pounding of 24-28 carries a game. IMO Any more than 30 carries between AP/Wolfe (without Bensen) and I think the Bears wear down.Meanwhile, I'd be thrilled if Bensen got 325 carries for the year and averaged 4 per. I think that is the ceiling for this year though. Thats basically 20 carries a game. If he is more getting more than that I think the Bears and Bensen are in trouble. Meaning Wolfe needs to take 10-12 reps/touches a game if the Bears are going to keep AP as a fresh insurance policy.

McKie might end up helping more in goalline sets this year. Olsen should also give the offense another option. Olsen will probably take some endzone opps away from Bensen. IMO He is looking like a good fit. In fact, there should be a very nice red-zone package (IF the line stays healthy).

The Bears are probably still banged up from last years SB run. Im just glad things aren't starting tommorrow.

Hopefully Beekman will help fill up the guard spot. He's the weakest link and is going to line up against alot of very good players. IMO the O-Line is a house of cards (but I guess most teams O-Lines are).

 

[PsychoMan]

they love AP on special teams. if benson goes down, i could see wolfe taking the lions share of the carries unless he totally fails, then AP might take over.

of course, this is all IF benson goes down with injury which is not what we're trying to predict here. if benson plays 16 games like he's expected to, he should do fine and easily break 1000 yards.

 

[Holy Schneikes]

i would be curious to see what the stats are for top 5 RB draft picks in their first full year as a starter over the last 15 years or soimo, the only way benson ends up with less than 1000 yds & 7 tds is if he gets injured

Ronnie Brown 207 907, 4 (unless you count 2nd year as first full, then 241 1008, 5)Benson ???Caddy 290 1178, 6 or 225 798, 1 (ouch)Tomlinson hugeJamal Lewis 309 1364, 6Edge (huge)Ricky (hard to say, injuries - but 1st year was 253 884, 2 in 12 games)Enis (bust)Carter (bust)Faulk 314 1282, 11Hearst 284 1070, 1 (unless you count the injury years)Soooo, do you think Benson is more like Tomlinson, Edge, and Faulk (3 of the best fantasy players ever), or more like the other guys.

 

[PsychoMan]

i would be curious to see what the stats are for top 5 RB draft picks in their first full year as a starter over the last 15 years or soimo, the only way benson ends up with less than 1000 yds & 7 tds is if he gets injured

Ronnie Brown 207 907, 4 (unless you count 2nd year as first full, then 241 1008, 5)Benson ???Caddy 290 1178, 6 or 225 798, 1 (ouch)Tomlinson hugeJamal Lewis 309 1364, 6Edge (huge)Ricky (hard to say, injuries - but 1st year was 253 884, 2 in 12 games)Enis (bust)Carter (bust)Faulk 314 1282, 11Hearst 284 1070, 1 (unless you count the injury years)Soooo, do you think Benson is more like Tomlinson, Edge, and Faulk (3 of the best fantasy players ever), or more like the other guys.

i don't see a clear #2 guy who'll be splitting carries with benson. so, assuming he plays 16 games (i'm not going to try and predict injury), i see no reason why benson couldn't get at least 17 carries a game at 4 yards per rush. over 16 games, thats just over 1000 yards.i guess i see him somewhere in between tomlinson/faulk/edge and the 'busts'. his situation is very good and i think he is easily an above average RB. he should do fine.

 

[TitusIII]

315 att / 1450 yd / 12 td

20 rec / 120 yd / 1 td

Reasoning: The Bears defensive will dominate opposing offenses, which in theory should equal plenty of 3rd/4th quarters of pounding away with the run. Even minimal improvement from Grossman will help the run-game. I liked what I saw from Benson last season, and I believe he is an excellent fit in Chicago. I think Benson will be a fixture on many powerhouse fantasy teams.

 

[Da Guru]

I don`t think Benson will make it through the season.

 

[JohnnyU]

I don`t think Benson will make it through the season.

Benson was very durable at Texas and has only had a couple minor nagging things happen to him since turning pro. What makes you think he's injury prone?

 

[KING]

I don`t think Benson will make it through the season.

Benson was very durable at Texas and has only had a couple minor nagging things happen to him since turning pro. What makes you think he's injury prone?

he probably watched the superbowl

 

[j3r3m3y]

I don`t think Benson will make it through the season.

Ronnie Brown didn't make it "through the season" last year, Westbrook missed a game and was on the injury report every week. Be careful with this line of thinking.Benson:1100 yards9 TDs

 

[Jercules]

In my experience, to be successful in FF you have to nail your top picks (in a redraft, otherwise let's say "your studs have to be studs"). In Benson, you've got a guy;

A) Hated by his teammates (there was talk that guys were going full speed on him in 1/2 speed contact drills, which caused his shoulder injury last year)

B) Unable to wrestle the starting job from a slightly above average RB like Thomas Jones

C) In an offense that doesn't score a helluva lot to begin with, on a team that is likely to regress this year

He'll probably manage 1000-1200 and 5-10 TDs, which isn't terrible, but certainly not something you can hitch your wagon to. If he were a stock, I'd short him.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

I don`t think Benson will make it through the season.

Benson was very durable at Texas and has only had a couple minor nagging things happen to him since turning pro. What makes you think he's injury prone?

had a chance to take the job and run with it in late 2005... got hurt (knee)had a chance to take the job and run with it in camp last year... got hurt (shoulder)had a chance to perform on the biggest stage in all of American sports... got hurt (knee)I can't explain why he has gotten injured more often in the pros (and at crucial moments to boot), but its certainly doesn't help the case that he's going to get 300 carries this year.

 

[Summer Wheat]

I don`t think Benson will make it through the season.

Benson was very durable at Texas and has only had a couple minor nagging things happen to him since turning pro. What makes you think he's injury prone?

had a chance to take the job and run with it in late 2005... got hurt (knee)had a chance to take the job and run with it in camp last year... got hurt (shoulder)had a chance to perform on the biggest stage in all of American sports... got hurt (knee)I can't explain why he has gotten injured more often in the pros (and at crucial moments to boot), but its certainly doesn't help the case that he's going to get 300 carries this year.

Thanks SB, you took the words right out of my mouth.

 

[shadyridr]

IMHO Benson is pretty much as close to a lock to finish as a RB1 as almost any other RB1 in the league. I think he makes a VERY safe pick.

 

[PsychoMan]

IMHO Benson is pretty much as close to a lock to finish as a RB1 as almost any other RB1 in the league. I think he makes a VERY safe pick.

barring injury, i agree with you 100%. unfortunately we cannot predict injury, but since he has had some history of it, i would have him behind other RBs with similar projections and no injury history.

 

[shadyridr]

IMHO Benson is pretty much as close to a lock to finish as a RB1 as almost any other RB1 in the league. I think he makes a VERY safe pick.

barring injury, i agree with you 100%. unfortunately we cannot predict injury, but since he has had some history of it, i would have him behind other RBs with similar projections and no injury history.

Yes barring injury.

 

[KING]

IMHO Benson is pretty much as close to a lock to finish as a RB1 as almost any other RB1 in the league. I think he makes a VERY safe pick.

if this guy is your RB1, you're in a world of hurt. especially in a PPR. you must either be from chicago, or texas. thank you for your homerism.

 

[j3r3m3y]

IMHO Benson is pretty much as close to a lock to finish as a RB1 as almost any other RB1 in the league. I think he makes a VERY safe pick.

if this guy is your RB1, you're in a world of hurt. especially in a PPR. you must either be from chicago, or texas. thank you for your homerism.

The problem with terms like "RB1" is that it is entirely subjective.There is very good reason to believe he will finish in the top 12, which in my non PPR league makes him a legit RB1. In a 10 team PPR league, not so likely.

 

[PsychoMan]

IMHO Benson is pretty much as close to a lock to finish as a RB1 as almost any other RB1 in the league. I think he makes a VERY safe pick.

if this guy is your RB1, you're in a world of hurt. especially in a PPR. you must either be from chicago, or texas. thank you for your homerism.

why is it crazy to think he could finish in the 9-12 range?

 

[nygiants56]

I don`t think Benson will even make it through the preseason

fixed.

 

[Routilla]

I find myself warming up to Benson this year now that TJ is in NY. I just hope he does not get hyped like the last 2 years so I can draft him where I want him.

 

[guderian]

I don`t think Benson will make it through the season.

Benson was very durable at Texas and has only had a couple minor nagging things happen to him since turning pro. What makes you think he's injury prone?

had a chance to take the job and run with it in late 2005... got hurt (knee)had a chance to take the job and run with it in camp last year... got hurt (shoulder)had a chance to perform on the biggest stage in all of American sports... got hurt (knee)I can't explain why he has gotten injured more often in the pros (and at crucial moments to boot), but its certainly doesn't help the case that he's going to get 300 carries this year.

Labeling people as "injury prone" is the most common mistake in fantasy football. Football is a violent sport--people get hurt and miss time. When Benson injured his knee the injury was so gruesome that there were a litany of posts that argued he was either done for the year or his career. Heck Fragile Fred was the poster boy for "soft" and "injury prone" and he's only missed 8 games in the last 5 years.

 

[el-gato-grande]

Labeling Benson as injury prone may be premature, but the fact remains that he hasn't proven that he can make it through an entire season as a backup. Now he is the starter. That would translate to at least 100 more carries this season and probably more than that. I don't know how any fantasy owner analyzing Benson's statistical potential in 2007 could pencil him in for 16 games. And that alone limits his potential to break into the top tier and be a solid RB1.

2007 Projection

GS 13

Rsh 286

Yd 1201

Ypc 4.2

Ru TD 12

Rec 20

Yd 128

Rec TD 1

 

[flapgreen]

I don`t think Benson will make it through the season.

Benson was very durable at Texas and has only had a couple minor nagging things happen to him since turning pro. What makes you think he's injury prone?

he probably watched the superbowl

 

[flapgreen]

IMHO Benson is pretty much as close to a lock to finish as a RB1 as almost any other RB1 in the league. I think he makes a VERY safe pick.

:X

 

[Da Guru]

There is no doubt Benson has some good upside, I just don`t feel comfortable taking him early.

If he went down again I would be hatin myself.

 

[JohnnyU]

I don`t think Benson will make it through the season.

Benson was very durable at Texas and has only had a couple minor nagging things happen to him since turning pro. What makes you think he's injury prone?

he probably watched the superbowl

Since you're a Bears fan I know you will learn to love CB

 

[Raider Nation]

416 rushes

2211 yards

33 TDs

Just a conservative estimate.