[Arz]

B-isforBowe, on 13 August 2012 - 06:32 AM, said:

3 straight 1,ooo yard seasons—which isn't really much these days, but an average of below 4 yards per carry in that time. On top of that, his yardage has declined each year, and he's fumbled 12 times in the last two seasons. He's also played all 16 games once in his career, and he isn't getting any younger.

He's not, nor has he ever been, very good, but he's better than what the Packers have. He's just a guy who can take a hit, keep a D honest, and fill a position., which is all G.B. needs.

Yep which is why I like the move, it also is giving Alex Green a chance to get to footbal fitness and if he can continue to progress as nicely as he has on limited snaps it could work out to be a very nice 1-2 punch from the mid part of the season.

[Rain Man]

Benson can be really serviceable for Green Bay. It's not like they are a running team or even have an interest in becoming a run-first team. All they need is a guy that can snow plow defenders. He's not the guy who exploded for Cincinatti a couple years ago, but he can definitely carry the Packers' work load expectations for a running back at this point.

It'll be interesting to watch. I'm a believe that Grant is pretty much done, and Starks was sort of an abnormality in the playoffs a couple seasons ago. Alex Green could be solid, but he has to get in shape first. So really, these guys were just looking for anyone that could run the ball when the defense gets off the line to cover the receivers.

[notatardis]

BwareDWare94, on 12 August 2012 - 01:29 PM, said:

But I don't. He's had three consecutive 1000 yard seasons (I believe). You don't just go from productive to shit. I was surprised Oakland didn't sign him (a decision they'll regret when Darren McFadden breaks his femur or some other odd bone in his body by week 4).

He's not going to get you 1500 yards or anything, but both Grant and Starks had injury issues, and Starks is horribly inconsistent, it seems. It's not like Ced has to fight off an established #1 or anything.

I'd rather roll with Goodson (who should be okay). Benson is what he seems to be: a plodding guy who offers nothing in pass protection or receiving. He's fine enough depth, and he's a decent stopgap, but he's so one dimensional, it's hard to get worked up over us passing on him.

[Favre4Ever]

[PackIsBack]

Our running back situation is abysmal right now due to all of the injuries (and the rest of the team is struggling with injuries as well). On top of that, I think our front office doesn't feel comfortable with the guys we currently have and went after a more durable and consistent back like Cedric Benson. In particular I'm interested to see what he can bring to our offense as far as pass protection and third down situations.

[Favre4Ever]

Ya, the only other healthy RB we have is Marc Tyler. Alex Green, too, but he is on a rep count coming off reconstructive knee surgery. And then we also have Nic Cooper, but he's more used as a FB type.

[RANGA]

Bring back Ahman Green...

[Smell My Face]

Cedric Benson - RB - Packers
Aug 15 - 9:31 AM

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Cedric Benson's one-year contract with the Packers contains no bonus money and a veteran's minimum base salary of $825,000.

If Benson, who turns 30 in December, ends up on injured reserve, his base salary will be reduced to $393,000. In other words, the contract is as team-friendly as it gets. It makes us question Benson's assertion that the Raiders and Lions were interested. He clearly had no leverage during talks with the Packers.

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
http://www.rotoworld...fault.aspx?rw=1

[Arz]

Per Rotoworld

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The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel considers Cedric Benson the Packers' "probable" starter for Week 1 against the 49ers.
James Starks (turf toe) is questionable for the opener, and Alex Green isn't ready to handle a full workload. The Packers like what they saw out of Benson at his first practice Sunday. He's worth a look as a low-end RB3 or RB4 in fantasy leagues, although we wouldn't get our hopes up for consistent production.

[Favre4Ever]

Ya... Mike said that Benson would get every opportunity to carry the bulk and be "the guy". Let's hope he can capitalize.

[Arz]

Favre4Ever, on 19 August 2012 - 04:39 PM, said:

Ya... Mike said that Benson would get every opportunity to carry the bulk and be "the guy". Let's hope he can capitalize.

Hopefully so he is going to be a big guy for us this season and I generally think him taking the bulk will actually help Alex Green more than Starks. I really want to see what Green was to offer as he looked good in limited plays so far getting good consistent yards.

[PackIsBack]

It's Benson's job to lose at this point. None of our other running backs are capable of handling the job right now, so as long as he can display a competent understanding of the playbook then I fully expect to see him as our starter.