Rumor: Cedric Benson - Page 3

BIGREDSKINSFAN1963 · #31 07-27-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinSkin

What about Portis? Does he have another year left in him?

Hopefully,not as a redskin!

GibbsFan · #32 07-27-2012, 05:17 PM

hell I'd rather have portis than benson. portis in pass protection could be a real asset protecting RGIII, but i don't think he would be able to carry the load. the again, who will? we don't have much at RB again. hulu is not the answer. ryan grant would be a possible good upgrade

cal_junior · #33 07-27-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GibbsFan

hell I'd rather have portis than benson. portis in pass protection could be a real asset protecting RGIII, but i don't think he would be able to carry the load. the again, who will? we don't have much at RB again. hulu is not the answer. ryan grant would be a possible good upgrade

Fortunately we don't need much. With the upgrades at QB and WR the running game should face fewer stacked defensive fronts. If Griff and the O-Line do their job the running game will have plenty of holes for the guys on the roster.

BIGREDSKINSFAN1963 · #34 07-27-2012, 05:35 PM

we claimed this guy from the bucs,but why is anybody's guess!?
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...e-off-waivers/

Skaggsrules · #35 07-27-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGREDSKINSFAN1963

we claimed this guy from the bucs,but why is anybody's guess!?
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...e-off-waivers/

6'2, had 6 TD's last year, and played for Raheem Morris...those are some of the reasons

BIGREDSKINSFAN1963 · #36 07-27-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Skaggsrules

6'2, had 6 TD's last year, and played for Raheem Morris...those are some of the reasons

failed his conditioning test before camp too.

Red Bear · #37 07-27-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGREDSKINSFAN1963

Also heard that the skins were also talking to ryan grant too. if hightower keeps limping,they may cut him and offer him an injury settlement!?

I have a sneaking suspicion that Shanahan puts Hightower on the regular season PUP list. It could be why we are hearing rumors of us interested in other veteran backs on the free agent market. If Hightower is limping after runs where he doesnt get hit, whats he going to do when he does get hit or another teams player takes him down at the legs...

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Originally Posted by SkinsKY

1000 yards is not the milestone it used to be. So he had one good year. He's also reaching 30 where RBs fall off the cliff. I just don't see any value. I'd bring in a handful of unproven guys and bet we could find one who works at a fraction of the cost.

Why go with a handful of unproven guys? We drafted Morris and he has a 4 year deal. We invested in Morris, unless he is absolutely horrible then he will get a good chance to make the roster. we kept four RBs last year and 2 FBs

hail2skins · #38 07-27-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cal_junior

Fortunately we don't need much. With the upgrades at QB and WR the running game should face fewer stacked defensive fronts. If Griff and the O-Line do their job the running game will have plenty of holes for the guys on the roster.

This will have to be proved. Teams are going to force RG to win games.

wave6ten · #39 07-27-2012, 07:51 PM

I really think Royster is being overlooked...does he have great measurables? No...he's not gonna blow anyone away physically...but there is something to be said for his vision and patience in following his blocks...I like him a lot

cal_junior · #40 07-27-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hail2skins

This will have to be proved. Teams are going to force RG to win games.

I've got faith in Shanny's ZB scheme. It's worked time after time, so long as there aren't complete scrubs at QB and WR. If RGIII is better than Rex/McNabb and the WRs are better than the last two units, we'll run the ball well this season.

Red Bear · #41 07-27-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hail2skins

This will have to be proved. Teams are going to force RG to win games.

that is a good point, but to do that teams are gonna have to stop our rushing attack, which was pretty good late last season. I'm also certain there will be times when that happens and teams will force RG3 to win games

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Originally Posted by wave6ten

I really think Royster is being overlooked...does he have great measurables? No...he's not gonna blow anyone away physically...but there is something to be said for his vision and patience in following his blocks...I like him a lot

I agree. Royster seems like a guy who can carry the load as well. He did so in college. When he was drafted a lot of people said he wasnt going to break the big play for you with any regularity, but that he was always going forward and getting yards.

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Originally Posted by cal_junior

I've got faith in Shanny's ZB scheme. It's worked time after time, so long as there aren't complete scrubs at QB and WR. If RGIII is better than Rex/McNabb and the WRs are better than the last two units, we'll run the ball well this season.

third year in the system, im expecting our running game to be money this year. i will be extremely disappointed if we struggle to rush the ball this season.

SkinsKY · #42 07-27-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bear

Why go with a handful of unproven guys? We drafted Morris and he has a 4 year deal. We invested in Morris, unless he is absolutely horrible then he will get a good chance to make the roster. we kept four RBs last year and 2 FBs

The thread is about Benson specifically, so I was only addressing that. I'm taking a flyer on some young guys over Benson and irrespective of the options on the team. I would rather sort through a few young backs than Benson, who offers no upside.

hail2skins · #43 07-28-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Bear

that is a good point, but to do that teams are gonna have to stop our rushing attack, which was pretty good late last season. I'm also certain there will be times when that happens and teams will force RG3 to win games

third year in the system, im expecting our running game to be money this year. i will be extremely disappointed if we struggle to rush the ball this season.

Two words. Offensive Line

guess88 · #44 07-28-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wave6ten

I really think Royster is being overlooked...does he have great measurables? No...he's not gonna blow anyone away physically...but there is something to be said for his vision and patience in following his blocks...I like him a lot

Agreed. Royster doesn't stand out in any physical direction, but he steadily makes plays.

Red Bear · #45 07-28-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hail2skins

Two words. Offensive Line

im not as worried about it as some. i do worry about right tackle, but not the line as a whole. this is the 3rd year in the scheme, i also expect some cohesiveness especially in the run game. guys just need to stay healthy though...