Benson might not get it
I am sure everybody connected to Cedric Benson has been telling him that the gig is his and it might be, but he doesn't quite seem to understand how things work and how tempramental this game can be.
With Thomas Jones being down with a hamstring problem, Benson started to state his case for the starting spot with his play. He then hurt his shoulder and is out for a period of time. Meanwhile, TJ is back on the field and if he can perform like we think he can, Benson might find himself back on the bench.
Cocky as ever Benson left the sidelines of Friday's game against the Chargers during the first quarter simply because he wanted to watch the game from a TV in the equipment manager's office.
Benson received what one source called severe punishment. I don't know what that entials, but it doesn't help get you on the field any quicker.
The big questions is who is the source. It is rumored that Benson is not well liked in the locker room and a player leaked the incident and punishment. To add to his problems, he doesn't seem to care that he is liked by his team. I am not saying it is the most important thing, but if a team doesn't have faith in you, your road might just as easily lead off a team.
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what
by mike bornemann on
Aug 22, 2006 10:15 AM CDT
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jeez
-P. Allen Smith
by jrm78 on
Aug 22, 2006 11:03 AM CDT
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Don't get me started...
by Chad on
Aug 23, 2006 12:53 AM CDT
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May I voice again
You need them both, but you don't hand a job to an unproven rookie cause the other guy chose to stay at home this off-season. It's not like he got fat, he worked out on his own.
I generally like Lovie, but a huge misstep in my opinion. In the end, it probably won't matter much, but I just don't get the reasoning.
by thecubreporter on
Aug 22, 2006 12:49 PM CDT
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I don't have the time or resources to check this
Maybe Benson is trying to fly the coop early. If so, he's a moron, cuz Chicago is one of the best football cities in all of America. All it'll take for his teammates to trust him is a few good games, and things'll be rosey for him.
And, yes, this make the organization's disrespect for Thomas Jones look even more egregious.
by james@lifeinthecell on
Aug 22, 2006 1:33 PM CDT
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I could see that in general as
Far cry from the Benson crying on draft day about his dream coming true.
by WCG on
Aug 22, 2006 2:47 PM CDT
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Benson
He should have been fined and made an example of before this gets any worse.
Jones gets demoted and Benson gets slapped on the wrist?
by draftday on
Aug 22, 2006 5:57 PM CDT
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We have no
by WCG on
Aug 22, 2006 7:15 PM CDT
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Pick #4 two years ago...
I wanted Derrick Johnson who is with the Chiefs now...everyone called me crazy but that guy is a beast at outside linebacker. Him or Merriman would've been awesome.
by lopey986 on
Aug 22, 2006 7:15 PM CDT
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