DEAR TED...SIGN CEDRICK BENSON

[Bretsky]

Thoughts ?

Dude is still out there and would come cheap. Better than Grant. It's known GB has inquired about him

Get er done TT !!

[pbmax]

Where did you read about the inquiry? Inquiring minds want to know!

[smuggler]

Benson said that the Raiders and Packers had contacted him. Also, a while ago, he was contacted by the Jets or something. He said he'd rather retire than play for the minimum, so my guess is he's done unless somebody gets injured. I'm pretty sure Grant is better than Benson tbqh.

[Bretsky]

Where did you read about the inquiry? Inquiring minds want to know!

Dude, those in the inner circle never reveal their sources

[Bretsky]

Benson said that the Raiders and Packers had contacted him. Also, a while ago, he was contacted by the Jets or something. He said he'd rather retire than play for the minimum, so my guess is he's done unless somebody gets injured. I'm pretty sure Grant is better than Benson tbqh.

I listened to a long interview with Benson today and he sounds like he's been humbled. Does he hope somebody gets hurt ? For sure. But he sounded like a guy who was just ready to sign and get in a camp.

In reality the Raiders are his perfect fit; McFadden can't last a season.

With Green coming off a serious injury and not much behind Starks I'd sign him in a heartbeat

[Guiness]

He's 30 this year, and has a LOT of miles. He still ran for over 1K yards last year, didn't he? I wonder if no one really will give him more than the minimum? Seems like he'd be worth more than that. I wonder if he's looking for multiple years, because I doubt he'll get it.

[gbgary]

couldn't hurt.

[Patler]

I would sign Grant before Benson.

Grant's worst season yd/carry average is higher than Benson's career average.
Benson's best season yd/carry average is lower than Grant's career average.
Benson has 19 fumbles in 1529 carries.
Benson's insignificant as a receiver (106 in 91 games), yards/reception a full yard behind Grant's.
Benson has just 4 runs of 40+ yards in his career, just 27 of 20+.
Grant has 6 & 27, respectively; but on 924 carries to Benson's 1,529.

I see nothing interesting at all about Benson.

[gbgary]

I would sign Grant before Benson.

Grant's worst season yd/carry average is higher than Benson's career average.
Benson's best season yd/carry average is lower than Grant's career average.
Benson has 19 fumbles in 1529 carries.
Benson's insignificant as a receiver (106 in 91 games), yards/reception a full yard behind Grant's.
Benson has just 4 runs of 40+ yards in his career, just 27 of 20+.
Grant has 6 & 27, respectively; but on 924 carries to Benson's 1,529.

I see nothing interesting at all about Benson.

between the two, who is more capable TODAY though? just asking.

[Fritz]

Since Benson is not a spring chicken, sounds like the answer to your question is Grant.

[hoosier]

Doesn't matter if he is in his prime or over the hill, Benson has never fit what the Packers are looking for in a running back. No thanks.

[George Cumby]

I would sign Grant before Benson.

Grant's worst season yd/carry average is higher than Benson's career average.
Benson's best season yd/carry average is lower than Grant's career average.
Benson has 19 fumbles in 1529 carries.
Benson's insignificant as a receiver (106 in 91 games), yards/reception a full yard behind Grant's.
Benson has just 4 runs of 40+ yards in his career, just 27 of 20+.
Grant has 6 & 27, respectively; but on 924 carries to Benson's 1,529.

I see nothing interesting at all about Benson.

Who is this Patler person and what are these things called "facts" that he seems to use on a semi-regular basis?

[sharpe1027]

Who is this Patler person and what are these things called "facts" that he seems to use on a semi-regular basis?

Don't ask too many questions Cumby or he'll use his Jedi mind tricks on you. Remember, those aren't the droids you're looking for.

[smuggler]

between the two, who is more capable TODAY though? just asking.

Grant. Benson would be cheaper. If they both come for veteran minimum, I'd take Grant first.

I don't think GB will sign either, because I think they are conserving that roster spot.

[Upnorth]

If Benson and Grant are the same price you take Grant and never look back. I think smuggler is right in the roster spot being used elsewhere.