Comments on: Packers won’t cut down on Cedric Benson’s carries http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: axespray http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038892 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:19:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038892 thepvyharvin says:
Oct 2, 2012 4:17 PM
“Keep feeding him,,,,signed Vikings Defense”
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Be careful what you wish for…
Considering how easy it was for James Starks to run through that vaunted viking defense during a 4 minute drill last year….

]]> By: cleverbob http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038817 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:31:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038817 Tell us more about your fantasy team!

]]> By: allidoiswin55 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038680 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:17:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038680 Play’em Pack. He was my sleeper Fantasy pick!
On a more serious note, Hes playing well. Hes a fourth quater back who wears down defenses early to get big chunks later in the game. That requires 20 carries or so a game. GIeE him the rock pack!!!!!!!!
Hes done okay so far, but has played 3 top 5 defenses at stopping the run!!!.(Niners, Bears, Seahawks) WHAT in gods name were you expecting??? Cedric is going to be great going forward, he needs his touches but that will relax some of the pressure off of the passing game will open up this huge games weve grown to expect! Best option on the team and revitalized under the contract circumstances!
Of course he shouldnt be cut down in attempts,its going to get easier and better with playing time! And I need him and Spillers to help me win my fantasy league..LOL

]]> By: apm http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038556 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:24:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038556 Good thing the Packers almost invariably throw on third down and most any distance.

]]> By: jrmbadger http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038552 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:23:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038552 mikebrownfaux says:
Oct 2, 2012 5:03 PM
Much like Raiders Fans believe they have Carson Palmer circa 2005, I see a lot of people believing the Packers have Cedric Benson circa 2009. Ced had one good year with the Bengals and quite frankly that will probably wind up being the only good season of his entire career.
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I don’t think anybody thinks Ced benson will be anything more than an average RB. All the Pack needs is a reasonable semblance of a running game. They just need something to keep opposing defenses from dropping 9 men in coverage every down.

]]> By: filthymcnasty1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038544 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:18:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038544 It’s weird watching a competent back in green and gold. He makes the right cut every time, and is squeezing every last yard out of each of his runs. They don’t need him to get 100 yards per game. They need him to keep the opposing safeties honest, and leave the offense in manageable down and distances. He’s more than earning his keep so far.

]]> By: jcioffi1485 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038529 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:09:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038529 Ced is done. He’s stone cold lock to get no gain or 2 yards per carry on first and third down. –signed Cincy Bengals

]]> By: bordner http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038523 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:05:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038523 I don’t think the Packers are under any misconceptions about what they have. I think they’re just saying that Cedric Benson is a better option than James Starks, Brandon Saine or Alex Green.

As others have pointed out – even if he just falls forward for positive yards on most of his carries, he’ll be better than what we’ve seen around here for the past few years. It’s not like they’re trying to re-invent themselves as a running team all of a sudden.

]]> By: apm http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038508 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:58:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038508 Guys on 1 year contracts tend to be less “cranky” around the locker room. Tends to be a motivating factor. If he ends up fumbling a lot come November, maybe James Starks’ toe will finally be in shape to run.

]]> By: scchamil http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038458 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:24:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038458 eh…not sure about that plan Packers. Listen I like Ced Benson – he ran hard for the Bengals (and no one has come close to filling his shoes yet this year) – but he’s limited. He’s a grinder, but he fumbles too much and he’s just not capable of any big plays. He also gets a little crabby when he doesn’t get the rock, which is a little silly when his performance is stalling the offense. If I had Aaron Rodgers and their receiving corps, feeding Ced would NOT be my first priority. I also think it’s weird that they don’t have any love for Starks. I know he’s been injured, but it seems like he came back and he’s in the doghouse already.

]]> By: mikebrownfaux http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038426 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:03:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038426 Much like Raiders Fans believe they have Carson Palmer circa 2005, I see a lot of people believing the Packers have Cedric Benson circa 2009. Ced had one good year with the Bengals and quite frankly that will probably wind up being the only good season of his entire career.

]]> By: dukemarc http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038387 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:51:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038387 thepvyharvin says:
Oct 2, 2012 4:17 PM
Keep feeding him,,,,signed Vikings Defense

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No thanks Pervy, Rodgers and the Packers receivers have too much fun making your secondary look terrible. Admittedly, that’s not that hard to do but it sure is fun to watch.

]]> By: stellarperformance http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038299 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:22:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038299 jonny42671 says:
Oct 2, 2012 4:12 PM
Is it the referees fault??
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If you say so.

]]> By: cleverbob http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038283 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:17:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038283 killface4prez says:
Oct 2, 2012 3:27 PM

cleverbob says: Oct 2, 2012 3:13 PM

Still some tread left on the tires, but I don’t get why the Packers would want to make him a focal point…

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He’s getting an average of 16 carries a game, and they are talking about not cutting into his carries, MAYBE giving him more.

That’s not really a “focal point”. That’s called “a vague semblance of a running game.” Which is I think all they are shooting for.
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Thanks for clarifying. In my defense I live in Philly, so anything over 10 called running plays is pretty extreme from my perspective.

]]> By: thepvyharvin http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038277 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:17:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038277 Keep feeding him,,,,signed Vikings Defense

]]> By: jonny42671 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038260 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:12:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038260 Is it the referees fault??

]]> By: skolvikings2011 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038178 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:44:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038178 He may be Green Bay’s first 400-yard rusher since Edgar Bennett.

]]> By: coachbeck http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038174 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:43:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038174 Good for Ced, He was the best option out there for GB. But he is not good in short yardage and is better when he is the only one getting carries. He wasn’t a bum in Cincy just grumpy about sharing carries. That’s why he isn’t here

]]> By: killface4prez http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038127 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:27:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038127 cleverbob says: Oct 2, 2012 3:13 PM

Still some tread left on the tires, but I don’t get why the Packers would want to make him a focal point…

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He’s getting an average of 16 carries a game, and they are talking about not cutting into his carries, MAYBE giving him more.

That’s not really a “focal point”. That’s called “a vague semblance of a running game.” Which is I think all they are shooting for.

]]> By: mvp43 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038123 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:26:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038123 Bow down to uncle Ted…..another great move by signing Ced.

]]> By: uwsptke http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038113 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:22:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038113 I think most Packer fans would agree that 3.6 YPC is an outstanding average compared to what we’ve seen since Ahman Green ran out of gas.

]]> By: cleverbob http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038083 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:13:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038083 Still some tread left on the tires, but I don’t get why the Packers would want to make him a focal point…

]]> By: nickswearsky http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038050 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:03:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038050 If they could count on Benson for 4 yards per carry, he’d still be a Bear.

]]> By: gmsingh http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038041 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:59:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038041 I think that’s a good move by the Packers–they probably didn’t want to win the division anyways.

]]> By: ygtandoh http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038038 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:56:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038038 Did you ppl watch Benson in Cincinnati?? he was a bum who whined about his lack of carries and when he was given the chance he fumbled a lot…

]]> By: pickney1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038024 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:52:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038024 He is what they need, he has a similar build to former Packer Dorsey Levens that downhill runner they need to at least ensure defenses respect the run

]]> By: Carl Gerbschmidt http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038014 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:48:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038014 Packers are 2-0 when Benson gets 18 or more carries. In the Seattle loss, Benson had 2 carries in the first half and Packer were down 0-7. In the second half, before the “Fail Mary”, Benson had 15 carries and the Packers added a TD, and 2 field goals to going ahead 12-7 (missed 2pt conv.). I think Pack Offense if figuring out that running the ball is good thing.

]]> By: shaggytoodle http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2038013 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:47:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2038013 dino2997 says:Oct 2, 2012 2:28 PM

Packer opponents will be very happy to see Cedric Benson have plenty of carries.
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Yeah, because that will most likely mean the Packers are trying to eat up clock in the 4th quarter.

]]> By: joeyjoejoejrjurevicius http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2037993 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:42:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2037993 establishing the run, a yard at a time.

]]> By: spungy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/02/packers-wont-cut-down-on-cedric-bensons-carries/#comment-2037967 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:31:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1347643#comment-2037967 Just wait until it gets cold outside and he is fumbling it 3 times per game.

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