CaptainHook Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Last week against a very tough Redskins D, Thomas Jones had 15 carries for 31 yards and a TD and 2 catches for 14 yards. Benson only got 3 carries. More of the same this week? Or does Benson get some more looks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 The speculation I'm hearing/reading is that Benson could see 7-10 carries this week. Sounds like he's still getting familiar with the playbook, but they feel comfortable with his pass blocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I firmly believe that for this week Benson's role will be heavily impacted by how close the game is. If the Bears are very up or very down I'd expect Benson to get more looks as soon as its garbage time. If the game is close I'd expect to see the Bears rely more on the veteran Jones. But perhaps that's stating the obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I firmly believe that for this week Benson's role will be heavily impacted by how close the game is. If the Bears are very up or very down I'd expect Benson to get more looks as soon as its garbage time. If the game is close I'd expect to see the Bears rely more on the veteran Jones. But perhaps that's stating the obvious. 992907[/snapback] This is the most likely scenario. I do expect this game to be close - the Bears have offensive issues, as we all know, but the Lions were far from impressive against the Pack. Hence Benson will likely have carries measured in single digits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 In 32 More Homers, I have to decide between Thomas Jones vs. Detroit and Chris Brown vs. Baltimore. I'm just trying to figure out who gets more carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Butkus Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Bears coaches and players keep dropping soundbites about needing to respect Thomas Jones, and all that he means to the team. I take that to mean that a gradual shift over to Benson-time is coming, and they are trying to soften the blow when it comes. Word around here is that the O Line underperformed last Sunday, and that TJones wasn't to blame. Turner's Offense is more tailored to Benson, we hear, and the McCaskey's don't want to pay anybody $17MM and not see some immediate gratification. I'd say its Jones/Benson 60-40 this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 In 32 More Homers, I have to decide between Thomas Jones vs. Detroit and Chris Brown vs. Baltimore. I'm just trying to figure out who gets more carries. 992954[/snapback] Wow, that's a toughy. I'd go with Jones now while he has value and based on last week, Brown/Henry had a 50-50 split. But, on the other hand, Henry is suffering from tt and may be more limited. Oprah, I don't know, glad it's not my problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zia Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 they dont want to gruntly Jones but want to work in Benson. I see it as a RBBC for the year, next year this is Bensons team if all goes according to plan. my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Lovie Smith put some optimism in his press conference saying that they were only 1 win away from the conference lead. If they are in the business of developing, I see that 60/40 split that someone mentioned, but Capt., I see an 80/20 split going Jones' way this weekend. Something like 25 total touches for Jones, 5 for Benson. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 Something like 25 total touches for Jones, 5 for Benson. IMO. 993068[/snapback] Thanks gil. That's what I was thinking as well. I don't like Chris Brown against Balt. If Jones gets the touches, he's a better start. Let me know if you hear any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Thanks gil. That's what I was thinking as well. I don't like Chris Brown against Balt. If Jones gets the touches, he's a better start. Let me know if you hear any more. 993081[/snapback] Unless you hear differently, this is how I see it. Now, I doubt they'll give him the rock 25 times...but the gameplan should have 18-22 carries and a mix of passing for him this weekend. I'm starting Jones with confidence over Barlow in one league, sitting him for Taylor in another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I see an 80/20 split going Jones' way this weekend. Something like 25 total touches for Jones, 5 for Benson. IMO. 993068[/snapback] Well, technically, that'd be a 83.4/16.6 split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Well, technically, that'd be a 83.4/16.6 split. 993118[/snapback] Funny guy that yo mama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Well, technically, that'd be a 83.4/16.6 split. 993118[/snapback] Actually 83.3/16.7 with proper rounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Actually 83.3/16.7 with proper rounding. 993323[/snapback] Touche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I firmly believe that for this week Benson's role will be heavily impacted by how close the game is. If the Bears are very up or very down I'd expect Benson to get more looks as soon as its garbage time. If the game is close I'd expect to see the Bears rely more on the veteran Jones. But perhaps that's stating the obvious. 992907[/snapback] I agree. Unfortunately (for Benson owners), I'm not sure either team can score more than 20 points, so I can't see it being "out of reach" in either team's favor. Because of this, I think you will see Jones get the most touches, with Benson getting 10-12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Plane Out Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 (edited) Well, technically, that'd be a 83.4/16.6 split. 993118[/snapback] Edited September 16, 2005 by Last Plane Out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted September 18, 2005 Author Share Posted September 18, 2005 Lovie Smith put some optimism in his press conference saying that they were only 1 win away from the conference lead. If they are in the business of developing, I see that 60/40 split that someone mentioned, but Capt., I see an 80/20 split going Jones' way this weekend. Something like 25 total touches for Jones, 5 for Benson. IMO. 993068[/snapback] Thanks gil. I started T. Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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