vt700guy Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 It looks like Benson is going to the Lions. I can't imagine that he will get many carries and he sucked last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Rudi Johnson and Benson. Who's next, Shaun Alexander? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) Well, by cracky, Alexander apparently did work out for the Lions, and even Vernand Morency stopped by. link Edited September 17, 2008 by Furd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I feel a winning streak about to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 They can't even give thier starter enough carries to make a difference. Of course, this is the role Benson does best, go to practice, don't play. Collect money. cha-ching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 No, he's not. He was brought in for a look-see along with SA, because the Lions only have Kevin Smith and Rudi Johnson at the position, and if either got hurt they'd need to bring in a free agent immediately. Might as well audition some of the best ones now, just in case. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt700guy Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 I got the information in an email from a pay site that I subscribe to. Just passing along what I was told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I got the information in an email from a pay site that I subscribe to. Just passing along what I was told. . . . and that information likely came from a Detroit Free Press story that mentioned that although all LIONS sources say no signing is imminent, an Austin City Councilman who was supposed to co-host an event with Benson told the assembled crowd that Benson wasn't there because he was 'signing a contract' with the Lions. It ain't happening any time soon. In the future please do not post threads with titles like "Cedric Benson to the Lions" and then include in a reply somewhere down the thread that you got some info you can't share that suggested a signing might be coming. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Since this was not substaniated yet, I added a "?" to the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Since this was not substaniated yet, I added a "?" to the title. Thanks, Big John! Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt700guy Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 . . . and that information likely came from a Detroit Free Press story that mentioned that although all LIONS sources say no signing is imminent, an Austin City Councilman who was supposed to co-host an event with Benson told the assembled crowd that Benson wasn't there because he was 'signing a contract' with the Lions. It ain't happening any time soon. In the future please do not post threads with titles like "Cedric Benson to the Lions" and then include in a reply somewhere down the thread that you got some info you can't share that suggested a signing might be coming. Peace policy Cry me a river, I was just trying to help get some information out there. I understood it to be a done deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmayes Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Cry me a river, I was just trying to help get some information out there. I understood it to be a done deal. Damn it, I dropped LT to pick up Benson, thanks a lot jerk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) I heard on ESPN radio that they will probably not sign the RBs they are testing they are just seeing what is available out there if there is an injury. This is not uncommon for a team who doesnt feel comfortable with their depth. Edited September 17, 2008 by MrTed46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose228 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Looks like they are trying to address the wrong side of the ball. Defense is what prevents the opposing teams from scoring 34 and 48 pts. not your 3rd string RB. I understand the importance of having backups but help out the D. Hello...anybody home Matt Millen?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt700guy Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Damn it, I dropped LT to pick up Benson, thanks a lot jerk! I'd say that was a good move. While you're making moves you should consider dropping your # 2 RB for Shaun Alexander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Cry me a river, I was just trying to help get some information out there. I understood it to be a done deal. It's no skin off my teeth, I knew what was up. I just wanted to make sure that nobody got the wrong idea from your helpful information. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belushi Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) Now that they've drafted enough WR's, looks like the Lions want to address RB depth. Screw the D, they don't score points. If the Lions have enough WR's and RB's, they'll surely start to win. Edited September 17, 2008 by Belushi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Damn it, I dropped LJ to pick up Benson, thanks a lot jerk! Fixed to reflect hot advice from henrymuto.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 . . .an Austin City Councilman who was supposed to co-host an event with Benson told the assembled crowd that Benson wasn't there because he was 'signing a contract' with the Lions. Just from my own experience...don't believe anything that comes out of the mouth of an Austin City Councilman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Butkus Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Rudi Johnson and Benson. Who's next, Shaun Alexander? "The Legends of the Lame" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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