Comments on: Raiders showing more interest in Cedric Benson

By: jfodagreat

jfodagreat — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:01:11 +0000

Oakland should deft pick him up cuz we all know Darren McNuggets can’t stay healthy for a whole season, INJURY PRONE!!!!!

By: villa41

villa41 — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:51:38 +0000

This would just be the icing on the cake for a very good, under the radar Raiders offseason, regardless of what the critics and haters say. Benson is realizing the market isn’t there for him to make big money. He’s made a few mistakes, but there could be far worse guys to have on a team. The new regime in Oakland should keep him in line. It would be clear to Benson that DMAC is the big dog. Benson would get carries, though. The guy is still productive.

This to me is a low risk high reward move if Oakland gets him at the right price (and I think they can). The only guy we have lost this offseason that matters is Bush. Picking up this guy plugs that hold and then some.

By: racerx1225

racerx1225 — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:18:30 +0000

For all the idiots who say “Green Bay West” try to remember, Reggie McKenzie is first and foremost a Raider, he didnt play for Green Bay jerks. And as far as the Bengals, Palmer is the only player from Cincinatti on the Oakland roster now. Hue Jackson is gone, so if you’re gonna show you’re a Hater, try to be accurate at least ya idiots.

By: GG Eden

GG Eden — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:14:59 +0000

Oakland North is more correct than Green Bay West.

By: agoods03

agoods03 — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:02:39 +0000

Not sure if this is good or bad news.

By: pskotte

pskotte — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:48:43 +0000

Benson should improve his rushing stats after leaving a poor run-blocking OL. He doesn’t like sharing his carries, though. If the Raiders don’t intend to give him 80% of the carries there may be locker room issues.

By: yomamaobama

yomamaobama — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 02:30:48 +0000

Big Reg is looking at an insurance policy as any smart GM should. With Run DMC, there’s always a possibility of sitting due to injury and since his two backups are unproven, why not sign CB to the veteran minimum before training camp starts? Once training camps get going, there will be running backs getting tweaked and CB’s phone will be ringing off the hook then unless you sign him now.

Smart move Reggie. You’re thinking like Al now. I like it!

By: silverbleedblack

silverbleedblack — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 01:52:37 +0000

jimmysee says: Jun 19, 2012 6:44 PM

Reggie McKenzie will not offer him the mint.

That’s the new Raiders.

Green Bay west.
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That’s funny because I keep hearing Green Bay West. Last time I checked, Ron Wolf came from the Al Davis tree, so..Oakland Central?

Benson only makes sense if Goodson and Jones have been looking bad in pass protection..which I’m sure that haven’t been able to see until training camp starts. I wouldn’t hate the move, I think Reece and Owen would be able to handle short yard situations, but I really want to see what Jones can do this year with a little more meat on his bones.

By: oaklegend

oaklegend — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 01:49:59 +0000

I like the idea of signing this “Bengal’s cast-off” as a back up. Benon’s got some miles left in those 29yr old legs.

By: mullman7675

mullman7675 — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:59:41 +0000

Bush should’ve stayed in Oakland, but $$$ talks. Campbell should’ve done the same, but that’s a different story.

Look for Taiwan Jones to be the faster, less seasoned #2 behind McFadden this year. Bring Benson in for a look, but I don’t see them carrying both Goodson AND Benson.

Big Reg will leave no stone unturned.

By: crise40g

crise40g — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:57:33 +0000

29 year old back-to-back-to-back thousand yard rusher for a backup? And will come cheap? Why not.

By: marshawnlynchlookslikepredator

marshawnlynchlookslikepredator — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:47:54 +0000

I like the idea of signing Benson, but if they keep Schmidt, then Reece could play FB and HB,which I am also fine with.

By: raiderrob21

raiderrob21 — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:09:36 +0000

Ive been asking for him all offseason. Big Reg obviously knows what hes doing by waiting it out for the right price. Need that banger back behind DMC. I hope this happens!

RAIDER NATION!!!!

By: JSpicoli

JSpicoli — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:59:15 +0000

He is unproven in the NFL—yet, but Taiwan Jones called.

By: andrejohnsonforpresident

andrejohnsonforpresident — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:45:57 +0000

C’mon benson! I need that reliable 5+ points a week from you in my 14 team league!

By: socalraider909

socalraider909 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:44:36 +0000

Sign him already what’s the hold up

By: jimmysee

jimmysee — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:44:05 +0000

Reggie McKenzie will not offer him the mint.

That’s the new Raiders.

Green Bay west.

By: tooz72

tooz72 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:37:25 +0000

good backup for DMac..i’m Reggie will sign him on the cheap

By: EJ

EJ — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:35:00 +0000

McFadden and Benson would make a sharp duo. Two different styles, but both very capable backs. The two of them remind me of CJ Spiller and Freddy Jackson. Speed and finesse. McFadden or Spiller hit open field and they are gone. Benson or Jackson will wear opposing defenses down as they stiff arm their way for those extra 2-3 yards that looked impossible to get.
This would be a great pickup for Oakland.

By: vincentbojackson

vincentbojackson — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:30:19 +0000

Signing Bengals cast offs doesn’t exactly seem to be the best way of building a serious contender.