Glabra Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 With Thomas Jones having 3 solid outings, what's the thinking in Chi-Town with regards to Benson (coaches, media, general public)? Does he get a shot within a few weeks if the Bears keep losing? Or is TJones well-entrenched for a while? How has Benson looked when he's had a chance to play? Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I'm not a Chicago homer, and I don't own either guy, but if I was a Benson owner I'd be quite concerned that he didn't get a single touch today as Jones performed very well again. Wasn't Benson's role was supposed to be increasing as the season went on, not reducing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I'm not a Chicago homer, and I don't own either guy, but if I was a Benson owner I'd be quite concerned that he didn't get a single touch today as Jones performed very well again. Wasn't Benson's role was supposed to be increasing as the season went on, not reducing? 1021206[/snapback] i cant complain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I can only guess that CHI feels they can actually compete in that horrible division this year ... and TJ gives them the best performance right now, since he can run, block & catch, while CBen still can't pass block well enough. Maybe CBen just does not provide enough of an upgrade running the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 The coaching staff had already said that they did not expect to use Benson much today since he is never in any passing packages and so far he has only been used in games that are already decided in favor of the Bears. I was surprised he never had a single play, but the word was already given that he wouldn't likely play much with the high-scoring Bengals coming to town. That all said, when will Benson get more carries? Well Thomas has had two good games while at home but he only had 31 yards on 15 carries in WAS in week one. Since the offensive problem is mostly passing, I imagine they are not in a big hurry to get Benson into the game since rushing is the only thing they have done with any success. With a bye this week, the Bears go to CLE next. By then, Benson will have had a month in the system practicing and should get at least some use in more packages. If the Bears were just a better rushing game away from being a good team, then I could see them rushing him in more but being able to block and keep Orton from getting killed is probably just as important as being able to run. Until Benson gets enough playing time to clearly show he is better than TJ, there will be no rush to bring him along any faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 BUT Jones has scored a TD EVERY week, even against a tough D in Washington. Benson is going to be sitting for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I imagine they are not in a big hurry to get Benson into the game since rushing is the only thing they have done with any success. 1021269[/snapback] Which once again begs the question - why the hell draft a running back then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 You know the answer to that question. It's the Fubar'd front office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 You know the answer to that question. It's the Fubar'd front office. 1021328[/snapback] Yeah, I know. If I was Benson, I'd be thinking what a bunch of mugs the Bears are. Having drafted someone they didn't need, they pay him top dollar to park his ass on the bench. Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 next year they will go after a MLB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Which once again begs the question - why the hell draft a running back then? 1021322[/snapback] If they had stuck to my mock draft, they would have the best LB corps the NFL has seen in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 If Dummy wouldn't have held out, this wouldn't even be an issue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 If they had stuck to my mock draft, they would have the best LB corps the NFL has seen in years. 1021564[/snapback] You got that right...it's the exact same spot he's playing in KC as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 If Dummy wouldn't have held out, this wouldn't even be an issue... 1022075[/snapback] Yep, younger players need to look at Phillip Rivers and Benson and see that holding out can really put your career on hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Yep, younger players need to look at Phillip Rivers and Benson and see that holding out can really put your career on hold. 1022082[/snapback] But do they care? As long as vast quantities of cash are flowing in to their bank accounts, every minute spent on the bench is another minute that very large and violent men aren't beating the bejesus out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 But do they care? As long as vast quantities of cash are flowing in to their bank accounts, every minute spent on the bench is another minute that very large and violent men aren't beating the bejesus out of them. 1022104[/snapback] But performing NOW means the possibility of even bigger paychecks in the future... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 But performing NOW means the possibility of even bigger paychecks in the future... 1022109[/snapback] Might be difficult to focus on that when you've already got $65 million over 5 years or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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