Jets touched base with Cedric Benson - Jets Insider.com Forums

10PennyToColes87 · 07-17-2012, 03:54 PM

Interdasting.

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Free agent Cedric Benson revealed Tuesday that the Packers have joined the Raiders in "checking" on his status this summer.

Benson also indicated the Jets touched base "way earlier" in the summer. Out of touch with his market value entering his age-29 season, Benson "made it pretty clear" to SiriusXM radio's Adam Schein that he's holding out for more than the veteran minimum salary. Unless the Seahawks get desperate in the wake of Marshawn Lynch's DUI arrest, he's not going to get his wish. The Packers' interest is proof that the team hasn't closed the door on a veteran backfield addition.
Source: Adam Schein on Twitter
Jul 17 - 2:41 PM

WestCoastOffensive · 07-17-2012, 04:05 PM

Interesting; perfect Tanny guy...he's got low mileage, is that right? He looked awesome dropping 167 yards against the Jets in that playoff game...been a while tho

Raider9175 · 07-17-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WestCoastOffensive

Interesting; perfect Tanny guy...he's got low mileage, is that right? He looked awesome dropping 167 yards against the Jets in that playoff game...been a while tho

I can't see the Jets interest in Cedric Benson. He offers them nothing different than what they have at RB. Cedric Benson makes Shonn Greene as a pass catcher look like the second coming of darren sproles. Not to mention he has fumbled more than any Rb the last two years.

Raiders I could see the interest . Brings something different to their Rb committee. (short yardage)

Jordy · 07-17-2012, 04:21 PM

I would pass.

The Bengals have a pretty good OL and Benson averaged less than 4 yards per carry.

He's not a good receiver out of the backfield either.

I don't see the benefit at this point.

I would have rather had Addai.

heymangold · 07-17-2012, 04:25 PM

i want him. he's better then Greene, and I actually like Greene.

Austin · 07-17-2012, 04:27 PM

Theoretically he could contribute but he's very similar in style to Shonn Greene so I'd be surprised if we added him.

We need a 3rd down back.

NY2FLDWC85 · 07-17-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Raider9175

I can't see the Jets interest in Cedric Benson. He offers them nothing different than what they have at RB. Cedric Benson makes Shonn Greene as a pass catcher look like the second coming of darren sproles. Not to mention he has fumbled more than any Rb the last two years.

Raiders I could see the interest . Brings something different to their Rb committee. (short yardage)

Benson would become a perfect back in regards to keeping Darren McFadden healthy. He's a work horse.

DDNYjets · 07-17-2012, 04:30 PM

Jets need to touch base with Jim Leonhard.

As for Benson, I wouldn't go much higher than the minimum. But I do think he is better than Greene.

sec.101row23 · 07-17-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NY2FLDWC85

Benson would become a perfect back in regards to keeping Darren McFadden healthy. He's a work horse.

Are you spamming the board with the same response in every thread?....LOL

Joe W. Namath · 07-17-2012, 04:40 PM

Heres how the exchange went.

Tanny dials the phone:

"Hey Cedric. Mike Tannenbaum here. I wanted to touch base. Do you still suck as a professional running back?

Benson:"Yes, didnt you watch tape from last year. Im awful."

Click.

Ruby2 · 07-17-2012, 04:40 PM

Much better than Greene???

LOL they are the same exact player, except that Greene isn't a total jackass.

This blurb clearly shows the Jets don't have any real interest in Benson, which is wise of them.

10PennyToColes87 · 07-17-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

Heres how the exchange went.

Tanny dials the phone:

"Hey Cedric. Mike Tannenbaum here. I wanted to touch base. Do you still suck as a professional running back?

Benson:"Yes, didnt you watch tape from last year. Im awful."

Click.

God, you're getting more unfunny by the minute.

Ruby2 · 07-17-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

Heres how the exchange went.

Tanny dials the phone:

"Hey Cedric. Mike Tannenbaum here. I wanted to touch base. Do you still suck as a professional running back?

Benson:"Yes, didnt you watch tape from last year. Im awful."

Click.

LOL

Perfect.

WestCoastOffensive · 07-17-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sec.101row23

Are you spamming the board with the same response in every thread?....LOL

He's trying to get leaner and meaner. From small acorns...

WestCoastOffensive · 07-17-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

Heres how the exchange went.

Tanny dials the phone:

"Hey Cedric. Mike Tannenbaum here. I wanted to touch base. Do you still suck as a professional running back?

Benson:"Yes, didnt you watch tape from last year. Im awful."

Click.

Do you have the part where he laughs at Bart Scott as he gains 167 yards in a playoff game?

Joe W. Namath · 07-17-2012, 04:58 PM

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Do you have the part where he laughs at Bart Scott as he gains 167 yards in a playoff game?

No, but I have the part where I laugh at him as in the last 2 years he has averaged 3.5 and 3.9 yards a carry.

The guy is awful. There is a reason he is without a job.

WestCoastOffensive · 07-17-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

No, but I have the part where I laugh at him as in the last 2 years he has averaged 3.5 and 3.9 yards a carry.

The guy is awful. There is a reason he is without a job.

yes he's awful enough to interest tanny, who did not wait to "touch base". He's not some pencil mark you can erase; he's a real person with real feelings behind a real face mask.

JB1089 · 07-17-2012, 05:06 PM

PASS

Another back that only gets what the line serves up for him.

FijiJet · 07-17-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NY2FLDWC85

Benson would become a perfect back in regards to keeping Darren McFadden healthy. He's a work horse.

I agree. Let him put on a Raiders jersey and become EXPLOSIVE again

John_0515 · 07-17-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DDNYjets

Jets need to touch base with Jim Leonhard.

As for Benson, I wouldn't go much higher than the minimum. But I do think he is better than Greene.

Tebow can do everything Leonhard can, and more.

Jets need a young RB, not these old guys.

07-17-2012, 04:05 PM	#2
WestCoastOffensive Didn't pull the pin - got blasted anyway Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,985	Interesting; perfect Tanny guy...he's got low mileage, is that right? He looked awesome dropping 167 yards against the Jets in that playoff game...been a while tho

07-17-2012, 04:21 PM	#4
Jordy Keeping it real... Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tårnby, Denmark Posts: 23,145	I would pass. The Bengals have a pretty good OL and Benson averaged less than 4 yards per carry. He's not a good receiver out of the backfield either. I don't see the benefit at this point. I would have rather had Addai.

07-17-2012, 04:25 PM	#5
heymangold No Relation. Rookie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 761	i want him. he's better then Greene, and I actually like Greene.

07-17-2012, 04:27 PM	#6
Austin WINNING All Pro Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Upper East Side Posts: 6,200	Theoretically he could contribute but he's very similar in style to Shonn Greene so I'd be surprised if we added him. We need a 3rd down back.

07-17-2012, 04:30 PM	#8
DDNYjets Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 12,579	Jets need to touch base with Jim Leonhard. As for Benson, I wouldn't go much higher than the minimum. But I do think he is better than Greene.

07-17-2012, 04:40 PM	#10
Joe W. Namath Darrell Bevell for HC in 2014. All Pro Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 7,868	Heres how the exchange went. Tanny dials the phone: "Hey Cedric. Mike Tannenbaum here. I wanted to touch base. Do you still suck as a professional running back? Benson:"Yes, didnt you watch tape from last year. Im awful." Click.

07-17-2012, 04:40 PM	#11
Ruby2 Patron and Grapefruit Juice Bitchess!!! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jerseystrong Posts: 17,100	Much better than Greene??? LOL they are the same exact player, except that Greene isn't a total jackass. This blurb clearly shows the Jets don't have any real interest in Benson, which is wise of them.

07-17-2012, 05:06 PM	#18
JB1089 Now is the time... All Pro Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5,740	PASS Another back that only gets what the line serves up for him.