ImageImage

Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson

Moderators: MickeyDavis, paulpressey25, humanrefutation

dbrodz7
Sixth Man
Posts: 1,842
And1: 1,471
Joined: Apr 15, 2008
       

Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#1 » by dbrodz7 » Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:23 pm

Chris Mortensen ‏@mortreport
Cedric Benson is in Green Bay, expected to sign with #Packers, per sources
Misery loves company
User avatar
ReasonablySober
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 107,872
And1: 42,170
Joined: Dec 02, 2001
Location: Cheap dinner. Watch basketball. Bone down.
Contact:

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#2 » by ReasonablySober » Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:25 pm

I like it a lot.
dbrodz7
Sixth Man
Posts: 1,842
And1: 1,471
Joined: Apr 15, 2008
       

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#3 » by dbrodz7 » Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:26 pm

Definitely a move they needed to make. Starks looks horrendous and is always injured. Hopefully he can instill a bit of a life in an otherwise useless running game.
Misery loves company
User avatar
Turk Nowitzki
RealGM
Posts: 34,470
And1: 11,482
Joined: Feb 26, 2010
Location: on the Hellmouth
     

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#4 » by Turk Nowitzki » Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:27 pm

TT doesn't usually make moves like this, but I think it's a fantastic idea. I have faith in Rodgers and co. to keep him in line.
User avatar
Buck You
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 37,555
And1: 541
Joined: Jul 24, 2006
Location: Illinois
     

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#5 » by Buck You » Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:30 pm

Needed to give somebody a chance, I like it.

If he can just provide an actual threat I'll be happy.
User avatar
humanrefutation
Forum Mod
Forum Mod
Posts: 32,920
And1: 16,594
Joined: Jun 05, 2006
       

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#6 » by humanrefutation » Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:30 pm

Why not? He is just sitting there.
User avatar
humanrefutation
Forum Mod
Forum Mod
Posts: 32,920
And1: 16,594
Joined: Jun 05, 2006
       

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#7 » by humanrefutation » Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:32 pm

@adbrandt wrote: I see Packers signing Cedric Benson like Seahawks signing TO. No risk contract, extended tryout, make a decision at cut-down.
User avatar
mlloyd10
General Manager
Posts: 8,061
And1: 952
Joined: Jan 18, 2012
     

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#8 » by mlloyd10 » Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:32 pm

Finally, Been saying this for 4 weeks....Now we have someone that can run behind the tackles that will keep the linebackers honest
Newz
Banned User
Posts: 42,327
And1: 2,551
Joined: Dec 05, 2005

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#9 » by Newz » Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:39 pm

Didn't know he was just sitting around.

Seems like it's worth the risk. He's a decent player when healthy.
User avatar
humanrefutation
Forum Mod
Forum Mod
Posts: 32,920
And1: 16,594
Joined: Jun 05, 2006
       

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#10 » by humanrefutation » Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:39 pm

Ceddy Ced's numbers haven't exactly been fantastic. His ypc numbers aren't thrilling and he's had fumble issues. But he'll push Starks. I don't know why they wouldn't bring back Ryan, though. They must have some beef with the guy.
User avatar
Turk Nowitzki
RealGM
Posts: 34,470
And1: 11,482
Joined: Feb 26, 2010
Location: on the Hellmouth
     

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#11 » by Turk Nowitzki » Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:45 pm

Yea, interesting that they went to Benson even with Grant still unsigned. Maybe they parted on bad terms?
User avatar
BigDee
RealGM
Posts: 16,180
And1: 1,383
Joined: Jul 11, 2006
Location: Wisconsin
     

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#12 » by BigDee » Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:04 pm

Good move. Maybe this will wake Starks up.
User avatar
Sauce Boss
Assistant Coach
Posts: 3,971
And1: 856
Joined: Nov 25, 2008
Location: Madison, WI
   

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#13 » by Sauce Boss » Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:22 pm

I like it. I know Benson isn't phenomenal but at least he should do well in the redzone. Don't know if he really is a delay handoff type, but he could do well considering that no one is really going to stack the box against us. That's barring us keeping him around. Good small move.
Stephen Jackson wrote:"I got a video off the French Montana beat that I shot in the condo. The condo was laid, man. I had a gate with a key...Yeah, Milwaukee is a nice place but the team sucked."
User avatar
jr lucosa
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 12,048
And1: 1,151
Joined: Jul 11, 2008
       

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#14 » by jr lucosa » Sat Aug 11, 2012 12:30 am

Works for me
User avatar
Bernman
RealGM
Posts: 27,902
And1: 8,404
Joined: Aug 05, 2004
     

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#15 » by Bernman » Sat Aug 11, 2012 12:35 am

humanrefutation wrote:Ceddy Ced's numbers haven't exactly been fantastic. His ypc numbers aren't thrilling


You have to take into account that he's a power back. They sacrifice ypc for consistency. And the #1 most important role for a Packer running back is converting on and short situations. That killed us without Starks when he was injured the last season. We couldn't keep drives alive that we should have, were prompted to telegraph throws, and put our franchise QB in more danger than required. I like the move because Benson is insurance in case Starks is injured or has an off day like against the Bears last year.
Bucksfans1and2
Banned User
Posts: 16,041
And1: 189
Joined: Jun 28, 2008

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#16 » by Bucksfans1and2 » Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:16 am

Don't like it, think there are better, younger guys out there. But . . .

In TT I trust.
User avatar
BUCKnation
RealGM
Posts: 19,625
And1: 4,262
Joined: Jun 15, 2011
       

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#17 » by BUCKnation » Sat Aug 11, 2012 2:42 am

Hes decent. If anything he should be better than Kuhn on turd and short.
User avatar
JayMKE
RealGM
Posts: 29,340
And1: 17,191
Joined: Jun 21, 2010
Location: LA
     

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#18 » by JayMKE » Sat Aug 11, 2012 2:49 am

Not sexy but he's a workhorse and should be able to get tough yards. He's got a pretty amazing opportunity to play on a contending team with a QB like Rodgers so this is his big chance, hopefully he doesn't blow it.
FREE GIANNIS
User avatar
ReasonablySober
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 107,872
And1: 42,170
Joined: Dec 02, 2001
Location: Cheap dinner. Watch basketball. Bone down.
Contact:

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#19 » by ReasonablySober » Sat Aug 11, 2012 3:02 am

Yea, let's not get ahead of ourselves. He's still got to make the team.
User avatar
emunney
RealGM
Posts: 62,883
And1: 41,262
Joined: Feb 22, 2005
Location: where takes go to be pampered

Re: Packers expected to sign Cedric Benson 

Post#20 » by emunney » Sat Aug 11, 2012 3:32 am

Great, another veteran so McCarthy can cock block Starks.
Here are more legal notices regarding the Posts

Return to Green Bay Packers