Ryno the Jet Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 sign this beast? Cedric Benson: Packers, Jets, Raiders showed interest By Marc Sessler Writer Published: July 17, 2012 at 03:53 p.m. Updated: July 17, 2012 at 04:42 p.m. Despite three consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons, Cedric Benson remains a man without a team. We've heard for months that the Oakland Raiders are eyeing the former Cincinnati Bengals running back, but the Silver and Black, along with the rest of the NFL, hasn't pulled the trigger. When Rich Gannon and Adam Schein of "SiriusXM Blitz" spoke with Benson on Tuesday, they encountered a man down on his luck. @ RichGannon12 Wow, emotional interview with Cedric Benson who wants in the worst way to be with new team in a training camp. This guy is hungry&motivated! 17 Jul 12 @ AdamSchein Benson just choked up, teared up, and got emotional on air. This is a spot. # SIZZLE 17 Jul 12 Benson said he has fielded "check-ins" from the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets, along with the Raiders. He turns 30 this season but said he has no interest in taking the veteran minimum. Teams have stayed away from Benson and his flurry of previous off-the-field issues, but he delved into a Mike Gundy-like "I'm a man" rant, according to Schein, suggesting he won't become a headache. It would be intriguing to see Benson added to New York's ground-and-pound attack. The Jets' backfield doesn't scare you behind Shonn Green, and Benson would give them a veteran weapon still capable of cranking out yardage. The Oakland Raiders appears to be the front-runner, but injuries around the NFL could solve Benson's unemployment problem in a flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Gracias, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno the Jet Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Gracias, no. Duuuuuude, why not? We luv him in here in A town. Cha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Gracias, no. Come on...be open minded...he was crying in an interview, that means he's going to have a great season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybroome Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Actually I think he's still got a little left in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 He'd start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Vet min would be a steal, plus scaring Holmes into not dropping the ball, or the soap in the showers may be another plus.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 If the Jets are going to bring in a veteran RB, it should be a guy who's a threat to catch the football. Shonn Greene can do whatever Cedric can do, and Ganaway probably can, too. There are UDFAs out there who can get less than four yards a carry for you, and do nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Duuuuuude, why not? We luv him in here in A town. Cha I didn't know he had a twin brother. Maybe we can sign him to the practice squad on the cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 BRING HIM IN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Is that the boyfriend he beat the balls off of? I feel like this could cause a rift with our new evangelical following. Cortland is already going to be uncomfortable with the mass pilgrimage this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrellegivesmeaboner#24 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I didn't initially want Benson because I hate starting caliber running backs who do not average 4 ypc, but seeing how his market has really dried up is intriguing. If we can get him on the cheap, I feel a lot better about our traditional style running game. I don't love either Greene or Benson, but together they combine for one at least half-way decent back. Also, I am terrified of how vulnerable we become with a Greene injury as currently constituted. This lengthens out our RB depth, and keeps question marks on the sideline. This is the biggest, still fixable, concern I have with the roster. I think we can easily find a quality blocking TE on the cheap when camp cuts come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 He an't no Omar Little.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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