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Ugh. We're going to overpay him, he's going to wear down within 2-3 years and become a cap burden.
Never pay running backs. Draft one in the 2nd-4th rounds every other year, cycle through them, trade them when their contract is about up and if you can't, just let them go. It's easily the worst place to invest big money on an NFL team.
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07-14-2012, 04:05 PM
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Ugh. We're going to overpay him, he's going to wear down within 2-3 years and become a cap burden.
Never pay running backs. Draft one in the 2nd-4th rounds every other year, cycle through them, trade them when their contract is about up and if you can't, just let them go. It's easily the worst place to invest big money on an NFL team.
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I would have moved him long ago, myself. Bush at 14 million for 4 years is a steal...Use Hester out of the backfield as a change of pace like the Vikings do with Percy...Bears could be so awesome.
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07-14-2012, 04:09 PM
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Na Forte is worth extending. At the right price. I wouldn't invest more than 5 mill a season in my backfield.
At 8 mill which is what he's gonna get, it's a bit high, but for the next 2 to 3 years it's worth it. Especially since the Bears have a small window for a championship, that defense is getting old fast, they're a win now team.
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08-10-2012, 09:28 PM
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Cedric Benson expected to sign with the Packers.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/footb...sit/56952028/1
I like the move for GB. Benson is pretty solid in pass protection and can still be an effective back in a platoon system.
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08-10-2012, 09:30 PM
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Expect Benson gets pissed when you don't give him all the carries.
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08-10-2012, 09:36 PM
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Packer fans are already freaking out because Benson has a criminal record. I don't get it...when TT came to Green Bay, he was known as a guy who wasn't afraid to take risks on guys who were "character concerns." Since he's been in Green Bay, he's taken risks on guys who were "character concerns." Everytime they do it though, Packer fans act shocked, because the guy isn't "Packer People."
I'm more worried about the fact that Benson is old, and this must mean that they think their RBs blow.
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Expect Benson gets pissed when you don't give him all the carries.
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I'm sure Benson will get 12 of the 17 carries a game, or whatever GB averages. If you're a RB and you willingly sign with the Packers, you're desperate and you aren't expecting many carries.
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08-10-2012, 09:41 PM
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I'm more worried about the fact that Benson is old, and this must mean that they think their RBs blow.
I'm sure Benson will get 12 of the 17 carries a game, or whatever GB averages.
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I would be more worried that Benson has had trouble holding onto the ball lately.
He will also get pissed if you don't run him atleast 30 times a game.
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08-10-2012, 09:45 PM
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He will also get pissed if you don't run him atleast 30 times a game.
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I think this is like the Seattle signing of TO: he's out of options and he'll keep his mouth shut. Or he'll get cut.
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08-10-2012, 10:48 PM
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James Starks looks really bad. It's crazy that he had some impressive games as a rookie especially in the playoffs and now he's just turned into crap. Or he at least looks like it. He hasn't developed at all. I expected durability concerns but he still looks bad when he plays.
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08-10-2012, 10:49 PM
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Also, Benson isn't a great blocker or pass catcher. You are basically getting a guy who can plow into the back of your o-line for 3 yards or so.
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08-10-2012, 11:13 PM
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Also, Benson isn't a great blocker or pass catcher. You are basically getting a guy who can plow into the back of your o-line for 3 yards or so.
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So you're telling me that he's an older version of every other RB on their roster?
I've been saying this for three years now: I don't think Green Bay takes the RB position seriously. You would think they'd at least go out and get a guy who's good in pass protection, or a guy who's a threat as a receiver out of the backfield. The decent RB they've had under TT/MM was Ryan Grant, and that was just a lucky trade.
I really think that they just don't care.
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08-12-2012, 04:06 PM
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Benson officially signed. Also the Jags cut Lee Evans
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08-12-2012, 04:11 PM
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I would have looked elsewhere for RB help, Benson is worth nothing to us.
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08-14-2012, 01:49 PM
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08-14-2012, 01:59 PM
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I def expect a team will pick up Demps.
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08-14-2012, 02:02 PM
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I hope my team does thats for sure.
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08-15-2012, 05:42 PM
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Yup no doubt Demps would be a weapon on any team in the Nfl. glad he is a getting a chance after doing the Olympics. Was gonna post this up too. Would be a good spot in the bucks to be a return man possible or back up HB .
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08-15-2012, 06:16 PM
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Is anybody really that surprised that all 3 of Rainey, Holliday, and Demps will be in the NFL returning kicks? These guys have world class speed, there is always room for that. You can even find a few plays a game to get them in on offense, because the proper set up on a screen pass and they can score from anywhere.
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08-15-2012, 06:34 PM
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Is anybody really that surprised that all 3 of Rainey, Holliday, and Demps will be in the NFL returning kicks? These guys have world class speed, there is always room for that. You can even find a few plays a game to get them in on offense, because the proper set up on a screen pass and they can score from anywhere.
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I love it. Guys like Holliday returning kicks are invaluable.
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08-17-2012, 11:51 AM
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Demps signed with the patriots
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"He won't be able to just use his arm power to throw defenders around at the next level!"
The hell he won't, lol.
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08-17-2012, 11:53 AM
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**** yeah! This is so ******* great that I can't even start to explain how happy this makes me feel. Suck it Jets.
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08-17-2012, 12:09 PM
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would have really liked the steelers to bring him in. Let demps and rainey compete for slot/3rddb/kr/pr....woulda been fun to watch those little midgets run around
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"He won't be able to just use his arm power to throw defenders around at the next level!"
The hell he won't, lol.
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would have really liked the steelers to bring him in. Let demps and rainey compete for slot/3rddb/kr/pr....woulda been fun to watch those little midgets run around
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Demps and Rainey would constitute cheating in my book. You have enough offensive weapons lol.
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08-17-2012, 12:13 PM
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would have really liked the steelers to bring him in. Let demps and rainey compete for slot/3rddb/kr/pr....woulda been fun to watch those little midgets run around
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You'd have all that but not a single healthy back capable of effectively toting the rock up the middle.
I thought Arians was fired and Haley brought into "restore Steeler football" on offense.
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I thought Arians was fired and Haley brought into "restore Steeler football" on offense.
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