Cedric Benson will explode this season. Despite arguments to the contrary, suggesting that Benson's preseason average of 2.4 yards a carry foreshadows an underwhelming 2007 season, I believe Cedric's time as a Bear hero will undoubtably come to fuition this year.
First of all, this guy's tough. Historically, the Bears love a running back that runs through people. Sure he doesn't have the moves of the Great Sweetness or even that of Thomas Jones, but he runs over people like a Ford pickup over a Huyndai. The Bears offfensive sceheme, although flavored a bit with the athleticism of Berrian, Hester, Olsen and the arm of Grossman, is still a possession scheme. If the Bears want a first down, they're gonna give it to Cedric, and Cedric's gonna steamroll them. Benson is the type of back that gets better the more carries he sees, not only making him a stud for fantasy, but giving the Bears an unique endurance through the latter stages of the game.
Secondly, this guy has had flashes of brilliance. Normally, discussions about the characteristics of a particular power back do not include mention of things like, "breakaway speed." However, it's clear that anytime Benson has some open room, he's gone....and opponents are gonna have a hard time tackling him in the open field. If Bear first downs in 2007 soley rested on the performance of our running back as in recent years, I wouldn't be necessarily endorsing Benson as much. But this year is different. Defenses have to account for ALL aspects of our offense now...not just stopping the run and little dump throws.
We have the deep threat. We have solid, if not sparkling tight ends. We have a quarterback, that for the majority of the time, can control the offense and direct drives down the field. We have Devin Hester.
Once the realization that he's the starting, everyday workhorse sets in, Benson will shine...no matter what the critics say.
GO BEARS!!!!
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The best thing the Bears did was put Hester on offense to get him more touches. He is defintely a playmaker. I wouldn't categorize a Ford pickup running over a Huyndai as power. I visualize someone trying spin out a car for running too slow in front of them. A Mack Truck running through a road block is true power. Cedric really hasn't shown flashes of having a breakout year to me. Grossman consitantly has that "I lost my car in Wal Mart parking lot look" and until he proves he can play well consistantly week in and week out, I will be a Grossman doubter.
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Cedric has to put up some great numbers this season. Without Jones, thats one less option and Grossman is still well, Grossman.
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This Blog is about Benson, not Grossman you haters. Stick to the topic.
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If it's just about Benson, why did the author include Berrian, Hester and Grossman?
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What I see in Benson is a guy who dosn't run with heart. Now maybe I'm all wet about this, but, He held out for more money b4 he did anything to earn it and as I see it still hasn't earned what he's got. He doesn't run with heart like a G.Sayers, a Sweetness, or even a N.Anderson not to mention a T.Jones whom I really did like.
I really do hope (AS A BEARS FAN) That this will be his breakout season. It would sure help either QB be better.
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