Benson - Three game suspension

[SameSongNDance 0]

Yahoo! Sports' Michael Silver reports Cedric Benson will be suspended three games for violating the personal conduct policy during the lockout.

Benson has already spent time in Commissioner Goodell's office for previous infractions, so he's being treated as a repeat offender. He's expected to play this week against the 49ers before his appeal is heard next Thursday. Should the appeal fail, Benson would then miss a trio of attractive matchupss against the Bills, Jaguars, and Colts. Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard will likely split the workload in place of Benson. A legit playmaker, Scott is the preferred waiver pickup.

 

 

Grabbed Scott in all my leagues...

[jgcrawfish 232]

Yahoo! Sports' Michael Silver reports Cedric Benson will be suspended three games for violating the personal conduct policy during the lockout.

Benson has already spent time in Commissioner Goodell's office for previous infractions, so he's being treated as a repeat offender. He's expected to play this week against the 49ers before his appeal is heard next Thursday. Should the appeal fail, Benson would then miss a trio of attractive matchupss against the Bills, Jaguars, and Colts. Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard will likely split the workload in place of Benson. A legit playmaker, Scott is the preferred waiver pickup.

 

 

Grabbed Scott in all my leagues...

 

I've been holding onto Scott in dynasty league for some time now, he just got a bit more valuable as trade bait to the Benson owner. I don't have room for him my other leagues.

[gcmmidwest 151]

just picked him up myself hoping this buys me some time to replace d. williams ...,k. moreno...and shon greene..i think i've hoarded just about every other backup. dropped my back up defense & qb....running backs are hard to come by this year..!!!

[PATSSOX 22]

I just went to get him in all leagues but dont really have a spot I could drop Choice in one league i guess i will do that

[DexterMorgan 5]

Damn, trying to trade with the dude that has Scott because he's weak at RB. hope he doesn't see this.

[jgcrawfish 232]

I'm playing the Benson owner this weekend!! Classic opp for the clockblock.

[DexterMorgan 5]

I'm playing the Benson owner this weekend!! Classic opp for the clockblock.

 

read the op again.

[Jedi Sensei 17]

No one else was suspended for violations during the lockout -- even repeat offenders like Britt & Talib -- why should Ced? I'm not fully buying this...

[cavern 70]

I'm playing the Benson owner this weekend!! Classic opp for the clockblock.

 

well, benson's playing this weekend, right?

[cyclone24 1,935]

I dropped D Moore to grab him...it would help me immensely with bye weeks if he becomes the starter for a few weeks.

[p00h 85]

scott's rostered in all my leagues...

 

[SuperSteelers 1]

Would you drop Michael Bush for Scott?

[gcmmidwest 151]

Would you drop Michael Bush for Scott?

if you want a starter over a backup

[jgcrawfish 232]

well, benson's playing this weekend, right?

 

yeah, i was getting a little too excited.

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,433]

I just dropped Scott yesterday because the Benson owner did not want to trade and I needed the roster spot.

[waterwolves 0]

Just picked Scott up. He will fit nicely at the flex spot.

[Giants Fan 85]

If Scott does well, any chance he takes over the starting role?

[dreen626 17]

If Scott does well, any chance he takes over the starting role?

 

You would think but i doubt it.

[Ray_T 792]

No one else was suspended for violations during the lockout -- even repeat offenders like Britt & Talib -- why should Ced? I'm not fully buying this...

This is probably why he is filing an appeal.

 

I had figured this would have beed addressed prior to this time. I dont care if he deserves the suspension or not. The NFL should have announced their intention to discipline regarding this prior to the start of the regular season. Why they have decided to do this after week 2 is a mystery to me. and now it looks like they are ignoring the actions of some while punishing others.

 

This is poor.

[Giants Fan 85]

I think the key words here is "repeat offender".

[Fantasy Noob 10]

Buy low canidate. Considering its Cedric Benson how low can it go? I say the WW darling of the week and a can of corn!

[gocolts 300]

I think the key words here is "repeat offender".

Two words you know all too well.

[Truck Jackson 0]

If this suspension is upheld, there is no way Britt doesn't have one coming right?

[mrmcgibblets 0]

If this suspension is upheld, there is no way Britt doesn't have one coming right?

 

 

Britt was already told by Goddell that no suspension would be coming his way.

[gocolts 300]

Britt was already told by Goddell that no suspension would be coming his way.

:thumbsup: Hopefully he can stay out of trouble for the rest of the year.

[mrmcgibblets 0]

:thumbsup: Hopefully he can stay out of trouble for the rest of the year.

 

Exactly. I'm strtibg Britt until he beats up a hooker or something stupid.

[shovelheadt 72]

I think the key words here is "repeat offender".

 

This, and I don't anyone else has pulled jail time have they? Britt and Talib are still pending aren't they?

[mr_bungalow 1]

I got McCluster off the waivers this week.. he's about the only guy I could drop to pick up Scott. Would you do it? My other RBs are: MJD, Matthews, and Brandon Jacobs. This is a yahoo league where McCluster is a RB/WR.

[jgcrawfish 232]

This, and I don't anyone else has pulled jail time have they? Britt and Talib are still pending aren't they?

 

I believe Ced pled no contest and served the time already. Basically an admission of guilt. League factors that in.

[American Chewy 98]

scott has had several opportunities over the past couple of years to take over the job and each time he completely underwhelmed. he's just not an every down guy. i would expect him and leonard to split.

 

really though, i hope benson wins the appeal or gets it reduced. really sucks to be missing this great stretch of matchups, not to mention not having him with bye weeks starting week after next.