Cedric Benson - A Packer?

[rbaloha1]

He'll be signed to the Raiders by the end of the week.

The Raiders are going to be legitimate competition for players. Surprised they failed to pursue Benson.

[Fritz]

So if Benson makes the team, is it Benson over Starks or Benson over Saine? I say that because I think Alex Green and John Kuhn are locks.

[smuggler]

I think it depends on who's healthy... in a way. I think we'll keep all 5 to start the season, and then we'll make the tough decision of which back needs to go when Quarless/Sherrod start to come back.

[Brandon494]

So if Benson makes the team, is it Benson over Starks or Benson over Saine? I say that because I think Alex Green and John Kuhn are locks.

We might keep 4 running backs with Starks and Green having durability issues. With DJ Williams having a impressive camp I wouldn't be surprised if we only keep 5 WRs again this year.

[Freak Out]

Has there been a mention of the contract terms for Benson?

[RashanGary]

DJ Williams played mostly H-back in the last pre-season game. Maybe that's because they were light at running back, but maybe they plan on playing him in that type of role a little bit.

[Joemailman]

Has there been a mention of the contract terms for Benson?

1 year/825,000.

[rbaloha1]

IMO Benson has a legitimate chance to start. Starks -- given injury history and inconsistent play is a candidate to get cut.

[Freak Out]

Unless Benson completely fucks this thing up or gets injured I would expect him to be the week one starter.

[denverYooper]

Unless Benson completely fucks this thing up or gets injured I would expect him to be the week one starter.

Totally agree.

My theory is that they liked what Tyler was doing in the 1st scrimmage and decided that Benson might be worth a long look. In fact, if they decide they like that look enough, Tyler might be a surprise make on this team as Benson-lite.