On 610, earlier this week, they were discussing Bennie. They said he was coming along well in his recovery and was looking good. He has been spending a lot of time in the weight room - they described him as being "ripped".
One problem - he has lost a LOT of weight. One said he looked liked he weighed only 180 pounds. The other said looks were deceiving, and that he was probably in the low 200's. They would ask the next time they spoke with him.
Bennie was injury free throughout high school and college. He's had a three year run of extemely bad luck, but he is very motivated to make a comeback and prove his selection was not a bust. But having said this, he will probably not recover his full potential before the 2007 season - he will need a full season playing his way back to top form. Being lighter, and quicker, his receiving skills will be the first to make an impact. His blocking skills will only come with a return to his heavier playing weight.
We should not expect too much, too soon.