Cedric Benson - Bengals

[scherber830 0]

I have the opportunity to keep him for an eighth round pick this season, so I'm just curious as to what you guys think of him, especially Bungles homers.

 

He seems to have the starting gig locked up because of his strong finish year. Carson Palmer is hopefully healthy, and the passing game will be better than last year's.

 

Is he worth keeping for an 8th (12 teamer)? Will the other RBs end up splitting time with him? Will Benson ever live up to the potential he had coming out of college?

 

Is 1000 yards, 6-7 TDs possible?

[ed_jones 0]

Not a Benglas homer but I say yes he is definately worth keeping for an 8. He should have very little competetion for carries and those projections seem very possible to me asuming he stays healthy.

[scherber830 0]

It will be a good year for me hopefully, I have Michael Turner for an 6th rounder since I drafted him before last season....and with benson for an 8th...I can concentrate on drafting stud WRs early on.

 

I hope Benson can improve on what he did with Palmer back.

[ed_jones 0]

It will be a good year for me hopefully, I have Michael Turner for an 6th rounder since I drafted him before last season....and with benson for an 8th...I can concentrate on drafting stud WRs early on.

 

I hope Benson can improve on what he did with Palmer back.

 

 

Nicely done , Turner for a 6 is highway robbery. Caution though, dont forget to add a #3 RB before all the ones you like are gone just in case Benson does'nt pan out. I have faith he will though, sometimes all a RB needs is a change of scenery to regain some of what made him a high draft pick (see Thomas Jones) and I think Benson may be another case of that.

[The Football Guru 222]

Guys, just a heads-up...the loss of TE Reggie Kelly is not good for Benson owners. He's still a very good RB3 in 12-team leagues because he'll get a lot of touches, but I'm not quite as high on him as I was last week before the Kelly injury.

[scherber830 0]

Nicely done , Turner for a 6 is highway robbery. Caution though, dont forget to add a #3 RB before all the ones you like are gone just in case Benson does'nt pan out. I have faith he will though, sometimes all a RB needs is a change of scenery to regain some of what made him a high draft pick (see Thomas Jones) and I think Benson may be another case of that.

 

Good advise, yeah I'm planning on taking a flyer on someone like Moreno or Wells possibly between rounds 4-6.

 

But yeah, I heard Reggie Kelly is out for the year, hopefully the addition of Andre Smith can offset that loss...along with the improved overall offensive play with Carson Palmer and Chris Henry coming back.

 

Any other thoughts on Benson this season guys? Could the backups (do they still have Perry?"

[FeelingMN 273]

Chris Perry is gone from the team....I think.

 

Bernard Scott is in line to snag some carries. Don't know much about him other than he's a prototypical Bengal with a rap sheet a mile long. Depending on how he looks in the preseason, he might be worth a flier.

[BigSouth 0]

Good advise, yeah I'm planning on taking a flyer on someone like Moreno or Wells possibly between rounds 4-6.

 

But yeah, I heard Reggie Kelly is out for the year, hopefully the addition of Andre Smith can offset that loss...along with the improved overall offensive play with Carson Palmer and Chris Henry coming back.

 

Any other thoughts on Benson this season guys? Could the backups (do they still have Perry?"

 

 

Benson is a good RB 3, but make sure you have someone strong besides Turner ( hopefully Moreno or Wells ). If you have a chance to get someone else with more history of consistency instead of a flyer, I would b/c there are games he will do well in simply b/c he should get the ball a ton like last year. You should also be correct about an improved line with a healthy Palmer. Don't forget he plays Pitt. twice, Baltimore twice, and then in weeks 14 and 15 he plays against Minn. and S.D. which is the playoffs for most. So, those are going to be possible RB 3 to bench weeks for Benson ( more than likely bench unless you can hope for a short t.d. run, but expect low yardage ). Great value in eighth round, but use him wisely and beef up on another running back who has better matchups in the playoffs for sure. Don't forget to look at other games you would sit him as well.

[scherber830 0]

Yeah, good advice. I'm pretty much going to roll with Benson, I'm just curious as to if he for sure has the starter's job.

[shovelheadt 71]

Yeah, good advice. I'm pretty much going to roll with Benson, I'm just curious as to if he for sure has the starter's job.

 

That's 100% definite

[indybearsfan 0]

That's 100% definite

A little advice from a bears fan.. NEVER COUNT ON BENSON. anyone who takes themselves out of the superbowl to prevent some "possible future damage" is not the kind of guy you want to pin a fantasy season on. If you want him, fine, but don't count on him to be there week in, week out. He is a fragile guy, but more importantly he's got a huge ego that causes him to shut down if he doesn't taste early success. In my opinion, I'd trade him if i owned him as optomists will snatch him up. if you can get a work horse like slaton or even ward for this guy you should make that trade.

[shovelheadt 71]

A little advice from a bears fan.. NEVER COUNT ON BENSON. anyone who takes themselves out of the superbowl to prevent some "possible future damage" is not the kind of guy you want to pin a fantasy season on. If you want him, fine, but don't count on him to be there week in, week out. He is a fragile guy, but more importantly he's got a huge ego that causes him to shut down if he doesn't taste early success. In my opinion, I'd trade him if i owned him as optomists will snatch him up. if you can get a work horse like slaton or even ward for this guy you should make that trade.

 

I think how he played last year kind of dispels your theories. Piss poor team, no wins, took a beating behind a piss poor offensive line...and still played hard all the way to the end of the season. There's a lot to be said for maturity.

[indybearsfan 0]

I think how he played last year kind of dispels your theories. Piss poor team, no wins, took a beating behind a piss poor offensive line...and still played hard all the way to the end of the season. There's a lot to be said for maturity.

again though, he tasted success early. If he gets it going he can be a beast. If he meets resistence he'll fold like a newbiejr suit. I know you are a bengal fan, but remember he showed flashes in chi town too. also remember the level of frustration is directly proportional to the level of expectation. I'm big on cincy this year myself and I think they can make a small run at the playoffs, but i think they need a fast start to get there and if they don't get it cedric will show his true colors.

[IAMWood 6]

I think how he played last year kind of dispels your theories. Piss poor team, no wins, took a beating behind a piss poor offensive line...and still played hard all the way to the end of the season. There's a lot to be said for maturity.

 

Not sure when his contract is up, but I would guess soon. After he gets paid again he will suck. I watched every game he played in college and some of his high school games. Goes down easy, not too fast, not too strong, hits the hole well and runs downhill well. I was surprised at some of his numbers last year, didn't see any of those games. Maybe he has improved, I wouldn't bank on it. He was overhyped out of college.

 

[Guest John_Rizzio]

It all depends on the offensive line. If it improves and palmer has a nice year then C Ben could get 800 yards and 7-8 TDs which makes him a decent #2 RB

[jgcrawfish 232]

It all depends on the offensive line. If it improves and palmer has a nice year then C Ben could get 800 yards and 7-8 TDs which makes him a decent #2 RB

 

wow, what a surprise, "Mikey likes it!"

[ed_jones 0]

I think he has a chance to become a solid RB. Sometimes a guy just needs a change of scenery, IMO he will do similar to Thomas Jones and go on to have a solid career after being labeled as a giant bust with his first team.

[pimptastic69 0]

I'm not especially high on the Bengals this year, but I'm still expecting at least 1000 yards from Benson. For being such a late signing last year, he was really impressive. I wasn't expecting much out him at all, but he still almost hit 1000 in only 10 games. That's alot considering what the o-line was and he didn't really know the playbook.

 

Judging from last year, you'd have to call 800 yards and 4 TDs the rock bottom floor for Benson, and if things work out he could be just like Rudi Johnson with 1400 and 10 TDs.

[We Tigers 71]

I think how he played last year kind of dispels your theories. Piss poor team, no wins, took a beating behind a piss poor offensive line...and still played hard all the way to the end of the season. There's a lot to be said for maturity.

He might have played hard, but he sure didn't do much with that level of effort. The guy averaged 3.5 ypc last year, pretty much the worst average of any starting back in the league (both Addai and Rhodes also averaged 3.5 on fewer carries, and Hightower was abysmal if you count him, too). At the same or slightly lower ADP, I prefer Felix Jones, Lendale, Ray Rice, and Donald Brown, all of whom have yet to prove to me that they are total losers. I'd take him as a third RB if I somehow got to a point where I needed one and all those guys were gone. I think he could have a 1000-yard 10 TD season just by virtue of there being few other options in Cincinnati, but lousy players get pushed by other talent on the roster and there's a logjam of untested backs on that roster.

[Portis26 0]

Bum... Bengals kept him only becuase they didnt want to address the RB position this year.

[pimptastic69 0]

Bum... Bengals kept him only becuase they didnt want to address the RB position this year.

 

 

So, what should they have done to address the RB position?

[stonewall 647]

This years DWill...........

[pimptastic69 0]

This years DWill...........

 

I wouldn't get that crazy, but I think he'll be decent. 3rd RB at best.

[Houston Texans 10]

but lousy players get pushed by other talent on the roster and there's a logjam of untested backs on that roster.

Logjam? If by logjam, you mean two, then I guess. Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard are the only backs that could be considered "untestested." Leonard is a FB, and Scott has had off the field issues. Either one could push Benson, but there isn't really much reason for concern there. Benson is going to be the main RB in Cincy, and should put up decent stats, just through sheer volume.

[shovelheadt 71]

I think he could have a 1000-yard 10 TD season just by virtue of there being few other options in Cincinnati, but lousy players get pushed by other talent on the roster and there's a logjam of untested backs on that roster.

 

few other options on the roster vs. logjam of untested backs???

[Ray_T 753]

I have the opportunity to keep him for an eighth round pick this season, so I'm just curious as to what you guys think of him, especially Bungles homers.

 

He seems to have the starting gig locked up because of his strong finish year. Carson Palmer is hopefully healthy, and the passing game will be better than last year's.

 

Is he worth keeping for an 8th (12 teamer)? Will the other RBs end up splitting time with him? Will Benson ever live up to the potential he had coming out of college?

 

Is 1000 yards, 6-7 TDs possible?

 

Yep. to sacrafice an 8th round pick for a starting calibre RB is a very good deal. Even if Benson was in a RBBC (which he is not) I would still take the chance on him at that price.

[Ray_T 753]

Nicely done , Turner for a 6 is highway robbery. Caution though, dont forget to add a #3 RB before all the ones you like are gone just in case Benson does'nt pan out. I have faith he will though, sometimes all a RB needs is a change of scenery to regain some of what made him a high draft pick (see Thomas Jones) and I think Benson may be another case of that.

 

yeah, I'd grab a RB with your 2nd or 3rd round pick.

 

although if a top 5 RB comes along when your first round pick comes up, I'd take that player regardless. (the best player available is still the best player available and you can always make a trade)

[listen2me 23 1,873]

That is a solid price to keep him. He is a starting RB for now. But my opinion of him is that he sucks. I would never rely on the guy and think he is getting too much love this year, I guess because he is a starting RB but he has limited upside. Lets face it, he sucks as a player. We are talking about Cedric Benson. Maybe he will surprise and pop a few TDs in from the 1 this year....but the guy is really nothing special. I would imagine he will lose his job as soon as another RB steps up and looks any kind of good.

[Ray_T 753]

That is a solid price to keep him. He is a starting RB for now. But my opinion of him is that he sucks. I would never rely on the guy and think he is getting too much love this year, I guess because he is a starting RB but he has limited upside. Lets face it, he sucks as a player. We are talking about Cedric Benson. Maybe he will surprise and pop a few TDs in from the 1 this year....but the guy is really nothing special. I would imagine he will lose his job as soon as another RB steps up and looks any kind of good.

 

You are probably right.

 

but anyone on the CIN roster today is at least 1/2 a season away and probably a full season away from being able to do this.

 

more likely, it will be a high draft pick next off season that will steal his job.

 

so if you get any good trade offers for him early in the year, I'd suggest you take the money and run (so to speak)

[scherber830 0]

You are probably right.

 

but anyone on the CIN roster today is at least 1/2 a season away and probably a full season away from being able to do this.

 

more likely, it will be a high draft pick next off season that will steal his job.

 

so if you get any good trade offers for him early in the year, I'd suggest you take the money and run (so to speak)

 

thanks guys, good advice. just got off for the day, light workout today.

 

my strategy going into the draft this sunday is to keep turner (6), benson (8), and drew brees (1). I'm keeping Brees for the last pick (1.12) of the first round just because our league awards 6 point for passing TDs, and I learned from last year (league champ) that having a QB who routinely puts up 400 yards and 2-3 TDs is so nice. There are a lot of QBs being kept in my league so I figure the last pick of the first round isn't too high to ensure myself of getting awesome production out of that spot.

 

Then with 2.01, 3.12, and 4.01, I'm just gonna go for the best players available at either RB and WR, and end up with another RB to go with Benson/Turner and two WRs. I'm waiting on TE till really late this season because there are seriously like 13-14 TEs I wouldn't mind having on my team this season.

 

Anyways, thanks for the advise on Benson. Is there any word from Bengals training camp about how he's looked so far?

[Yippie Skippy 0]

Everything I've read about Bengal camps hos been more favorable towards Bernard Scott. Palmer has raved about him multiple times. If not for that rap sheet he would of been a first or second round draft pick on his talent.

 

That 3.5 ypc of Benson is reason enough to believe that he is not a solid lock to be the #1 RB on his team.

 

I just wonder if you'd be better off with that 8th round pick and taking Bernard Scott at a later round.