hooknladder Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Benson tired of hearing criticism By Vaughn McClure Tribune staff reporter October 28, 2007, 11:03 PM CDT Cedric Benson usually bites his tongue when it comes to criticism. Sunday, he couldn't help but lash out. "I've been hearing a lot of people criticize and talk stuff," he said. "They're not watching the games or the plays. They're just throwing out criticism. "Do I need to run with more of a burst? No. And [expletive] them. So I guess I'm getting to the hole and walking through the hole, right?" Benson had a few strong runs Sunday but still ended with just 50 yards on 13 carries with a long run of 12 yards. "I only got 13 carries today," Benson said. "Ten more and I probably could have got 100. "Eight more and I probably could have got 100." Benson has been under the microscope ever since the Bears decided to keep him over Thomas Jones. He has rushed for 100 yards just once this season (101 against the Chiefs). "This is like my rookie year, this is like my first time starting and being 'The Guy.' Nobody said it was just going to all of a sudden take off," he said. "You're not going to have these great games every game. We're struggling here. We're behind, so we can't really run the football. I know it's going to turn. I know it's going to get better for me." Asked what he could do to improve his numbers and the Bears' running game, Benson referred to the team's offensive philosophy. "I come out on third downs, I have two downs to do something," he said. "That's not to say we're going to run it on those two downs. "As an offense, I don't know what we can do." Individually, Benson said he's done enough to escape some of the scrutiny. "I don't appreciate all that criticism coming my way," he said. "I can understand if I'm tugging the ball for 18, 20 carries and still getting 50 yards. But what am I doing that's so bad? I don't understand." Copyright © 2007, The Chicago Tribune -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHICAGO BEARS GEAR in the ChicagoSports.com Team Fan Shop. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Did he cry again? poor guy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I watched the game. Nobody on the Lions appeared to have any trouble tackling the guy. The Lions. He's not breaking tackles and he's not making anybody miss. Reminds me of Ron Dayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 That is ridiculous........ He was 5th in the NFL in QB Rating his rookie season, in which he went 14-0 in the regular season, and broke many Rookie QB records, while gaining the rookie of the year award He was 3rd in the NFL in QB Rating his 2nd year, and had an almost perfect QB Rating through the 3 road playoff games, and led his team to a 5th Super Bowl Title Last year was a fluke, with the accident and the issues with his appendix........... Oh wait Sorry, I have a search for any thread with 'Ben' in it, and it triggered my automatic response. Carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 That is ridiculous........ He was 5th in the NFL in QB Rating his rookie season, in which he went 14-0 in the regular season, and broke many Rookie QB records, while gaining the rookie of the year award He was 3rd in the NFL in QB Rating his 2nd year, and had an almost perfect QB Rating through the 3 road playoff games, and led his team to a 5th Super Bowl Title Last year was a fluke, with the accident and the issues with his appendix........... Oh wait Sorry, I have a search for any thread with 'Ben' in it, and it triggered my automatic response. Carry on. Yeah, but he still can't carry Eli's jock (or Phillip Rivers' for that matter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Yeah, but he still can't carry Eli's jock (or Phillip Rivers' for that matter). Can't even type a joke without people fishing for me.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 That is ridiculous........ He was 5th in the NFL in QB Rating his rookie season, in which he went 14-0 in the regular season, and broke many Rookie QB records, while gaining the rookie of the year award He was 3rd in the NFL in QB Rating his 2nd year, and had an almost perfect QB Rating through the 3 road playoff games, and led his team to a 5th Super Bowl Title Last year was a fluke, with the accident and the issues with his appendix........... Oh wait Sorry, I have a search for any thread with 'Ben' in it, and it triggered my automatic response. Carry on. And just like that, you're back on my ignore list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitem0nkey Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 "I don't appreciate all that criticism coming my way," he said. "I can understand if I'm tugging the ball for 18, 20 carries and still getting 50 yards. But what am I doing that's so bad? I don't understand." well lets see Benson. week 1 - 19 for 42 yards week 2 - 24 for 101 week 3 - 16 for 46 week 4 - 15 for 50 week 5 - 27 for 64 week 6 - 18 for 67 week 7 - 17 for 46 week 8 - 13 for 50 Also Benson is 10th in the league for most carries with 19 carriers a game. Benson you deserve the criticism, so shut up and play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) And just like that, you're back on my ignore list. Wow, a post making fun of myself got me back on an ignore list. Amazing. Or, did I just bite into another hook........... Edited October 29, 2007 by Menudo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickvick Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Yeah and he was feeling sorry for himself when Thomas Jones was there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 well lets see Benson. week 1 - 19 for 42 yards week 2 - 24 for 101 week 3 - 16 for 46 week 4 - 15 for 50 week 5 - 27 for 64 week 6 - 18 for 67 week 7 - 17 for 46 week 8 - 13 for 50 Also Benson is 10th in the league for most carries with 19 carriers a game. Benson you deserve the criticism, so shut up and play. +1 He can start talking when he averages 4 ypc..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MERLINS Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I'm sorry, now he is claiming that he shouldnt be expected to just come in a nd be the man???? Sounds like the opposite of the poopy poopster poop poop poope that he was singing all of the last 2 years. T Jones is 10X the back that Benson will ever be. Period. Just look at what he able to do with the jets when THEY are down in games.............................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I'm sorry, now he is claiming that he shouldnt be expected to just come in a nd be the man???? Sounds like the opposite of the poopy poopster poop poop poope that he was singing all of the last 2 years. T Jones is 10X the back that Benson will ever be. Period. Just look at what he able to do with the jets when THEY are down in games.............................. T Jones is a stud I guess???? That's probably why all his former teams let him go. T Jones = serviceable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkillebr Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I say he deserves it. He has a 3.1 average with the 3rd highest number of attempts (149) behind Edge and Willie Parker but ranked 29th for YPG. He's 16th for total rushing yards but no one has an average lower than his in the top 35 rush yards and out of the 41 listed for most rush yards, he's tied for last still (with Warrick Dunn.) He's the 2nd worst RB listed for fumbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 That is ridiculous........ He was 5th in the NFL in QB Rating his rookie season, in which he went 14-0 in the regular season, and broke many Rookie QB records, while gaining the rookie of the year award He was 3rd in the NFL in QB Rating his 2nd year, and had an almost perfect QB Rating through the 3 road playoff games, and led his team to a 5th Super Bowl Title Last year was a fluke, with the accident and the issues with his appendix........... Oh wait Sorry, I have a search for any thread with 'Ben' in it, and it triggered my automatic response. Carry on. good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 And just like that, you're back on my ignore list. Oh no! I'm sure Marcus is just so pissed now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Their Adrian Peterson looks better. Benson seems to miss creases and goes sideways where he is tackled too easily. He doesn't look like a running back at this point unless there is a huge hole. I hope Peterson gets the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron2112 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 what a chappy chap what does it for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Oh no! I'm sure Marcus is just so pissed now I thought my effort was pretty funny................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I bet he thinks the Patriots run up the score, too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billay Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 And just like that, you're back on my ignore list. Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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