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Benson visiting Texans/signs with Bengals
- Thread starter valleytexfan
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The1ApplePie
Hall of Fame
Think of the tax revenue off the booze sales if we sign Benson and draft Alex Boone
Jackie Chiles
Veteran
I guess we could do worse. As long as he is cheap, 3.5 ypc is not something we should bid aggressively for.
HouSportsWriter
SIAB
i love it 797 yards in 2008 i say sign him
GuerillaBlack
Hall of Fame
He did alright last year with the Bengals, especially towards the second half of the season IIRC. I say sign him.
Honoring Earl 34
Something Witty !
Benson and Erik Winston were high school teammates . If Winston gave a greenlight and he passed a physical , I wouldn't hesitate to sign him if the price was right .
Why ... this , like Smith would give some flexibility to the draft . You wouldn't have to worry about depth and draft the bpa .
Why ... this , like Smith would give some flexibility to the draft . You wouldn't have to worry about depth and draft the bpa .
ChampionTexan
Hall of Fame
You think too small - the fines for the DUI's would be much larger, and would go directly to the city!
The1ApplePie
Hall of Fame
I'm hoping Maroney gets released and we get him myself
Texaninlild
Veteran
I think I don't like the guy, but he had more success as the backup in Chicago than the feature back. I do think he has an attitude that could be a cancer because I doubt he was humbled by his sucking ass in Chicago..
He cost my high school a chance at a state title.
He cost my high school a chance at a state title.
TEXANRED
Texan-American
HouSportsWriter
SIAB
go texans! get him and pay cheap so we can get reid of chris brown
Revolution
Rookie
Different year, different situation. We actually brought him in this year. Last year was pure conjecture...
Honoring Earl 34
Something Witty !
If he signs here , I'm buying a Taco Bell and putting it next to where he lives ... jk .
GP
Go Texans!
Cedric did fairly well with an awful Bengals team.
Since we didn't even look at him last year, I figured he wouldn't be looked at THIS year. Wrong!
This certainly makes things interesting.
I figured we had spent Bobby McNair's free agency "allowance" already. Guess not. Of course, we might not be able to offer much. I wonder how much of the Ward/Benson possibility is an honest effort to sign one of those, or if it's just to see if we can snag one of them "on the cheap?"
Hmmmmm.....the announcement of Benson's scheduled visit is interesting.
Since we didn't even look at him last year, I figured he wouldn't be looked at THIS year. Wrong!
This certainly makes things interesting.
I figured we had spent Bobby McNair's free agency "allowance" already. Guess not. Of course, we might not be able to offer much. I wonder how much of the Ward/Benson possibility is an honest effort to sign one of those, or if it's just to see if we can snag one of them "on the cheap?"
Hmmmmm.....the announcement of Benson's scheduled visit is interesting.
Benson & Winston were HS teammates ? Verrry interesting.
BTW, speaking of Winston, isn't he getting married today ?
HouSportsWriter
SIAB
wedding gift for winston =p
mattieuk
All Pro
I worry about this move. His attitude and off the field problems are enough to make me think that this isn't clever. We haven't been the luckiest with injuries, and the last thing we need is off the field distractions. I think some of his troubles have been people laying **** on him, which was perhaps not warranted, but I would like to see him go a year without ending up in the back of a squad car before committing money to him,
Football wise I'm sure he'd be a solid producer with Stevie, but with his attitude and ego, I'm really not a fan of his.
Football wise I'm sure he'd be a solid producer with Stevie, but with his attitude and ego, I'm really not a fan of his.
dalemurphy
Hall of Fame
I haven't thought much of the guy since his sophomore year in Texas. He was a great back as a freshman and never played up to that level again. I think he was awful in Chicago and his attitude stinks. I was adamant against him coming here last year. All that being said, he was better than I expected with Cincinnati. He'd come really cheap so I actually wouldn't mind bringing him in here for competition... I'd still rather pay Derrick Ward a decent contract but I'll take Ced and CBrown fighting for a roster spot in August behind Slaton and a couple rookies... along with Moats.
Honoring Earl 34
Something Witty !
That's probably where Gary is .
Honoring Earl 34
Something Witty !
Benson had a ton of carries from a sophmore in highschool through college .
TEXANRED
Texan-American
I still think his poor attitude in Chicago was a result of his team-mates taking exception to Ced getting handed the job over Jones.
The entire episode was a sign of poor management by Lovie and the GM.
I don't know about the 100 page part (not looking up), but bringing in Benson has been one the post overtalked about possibilites ever on this board. Glad that he is coming just so i don't have weed through that stuff again.
ChampionTexan
Hall of Fame
I'm really confused. I'm sure that all of his problems in Chicago were someone else's fault, and not his, but I really need to know who to blame most - the other players, the coaches, or management. Please be a little bit more detailed.
GP
Go Texans!
GP
Go Texans!
Yes, I say we "lock him up!" ASAP as our RB2.Sign him..this way I can be his Bartender/Chauffer./and Boat Captain...he'll have no more arrests..
GP
Go Texans!
Did you say "buzz?"
Hardcore Texan
Magnet Man
If we can get him for cheap, let him compete in camp and see if he can be our #2.
GP
Go Texans!
Cedric didn't pull a PacMan when he got a second chance.
Just the fact that he wasn't on an arrest blotter all year is proof that Cedric "gets it," whereas others don't.
You're right: He took the 2nd chance and made the best of it. I still think I'd rather have Ward, but Cedric might be willing to give the Texans a better deal than Ward will. Wouldn't be surprised if he's cheaper than Ward, and the Texans will jump all over the savings.
Errant Hothy
Hypermediocrity
If we can get him for cheap, SWEET!!! RB's are a lot easier to come by than just about any other position, so I wouldn't want to see us get stupid about it. I DO like the fact that we're getting a lot of our "need" positions locked up early in FA. Like the signings or not, the FO is being very aggressive and seemed to have done their homework. I like the fact that we get the deal done when we want a player. This makes the draft wide open. This is gonna such a great offseason!!!
Ole Miss Texan
Hall of Fame
Not really in favor either way. I'll echo the sentiment of "as long as it's cheap". I like the Antonio Smith and Dan Olvasky signings but there is not need to give Benson a lot of money.
I would rather Derrick Ward but if we gotta take Benson then so be it. I'd like to know how Chris Brown is doing. My feelings would be if we got Ward, we wouldn't need to address RB in the draft until late round if at all. If we get Benson, we still should look at RB in the draft for sure.
I would rather Derrick Ward but if we gotta take Benson then so be it. I'd like to know how Chris Brown is doing. My feelings would be if we got Ward, we wouldn't need to address RB in the draft until late round if at all. If we get Benson, we still should look at RB in the draft for sure.
texanfan2002114
Veteran
Are you being serious? Benson got better each year and proved he could be an every down back his senior year.
Att. Yards TD YPC
223 1053 12 4.7
305 1293 12 4.2
258 1360 21 5.3
326 1834 19 5.6
Totals
1112 5540 64 5.0
I hope the Texans sign him!!
GuerillaBlack
Hall of Fame
Speaking of Derrick Ward, how is that deal coming along?
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
McNair could even make a couple of bucks back by attracting UT fans into the seats with this move..........especially when they get their $13.50 back from Obama.
Htownsportsfan
Rookie
There has been a lot of life lived since those two were in high school. Cedric's year in Austin and Chicago mean he wont be the same wide eyed kid he waqs in high school.
TEXANRED
Texan-American
If you don't want your 13.50 I will give you my address so you can mail me yours.McNair could even make a couple of bucks back by attracting UT fans into the seats with this move..........especially when they get their $13.50 back from Obama.
