Chicago Bears: Out with Benson, In with Alexander?
Chicago Bears runningback Cedric Benson's recent run in with the law has been making the rounds on sports news outlets. Given Benson's underachieving performance thus far (3.4 ypc in 2007, career 3.8 ypc), isn't this the perfect time to cut him loose?
As much sense as it makes, it always comes down to the on-field product, and it's not like the Bears are brimming with talent in the backfield. "The other" Adrian Peterson is second on their depth chart, and behind him, 2008 2nd round draft pick Matt Forte. Michael "The Burner" Turner would have been a great fit in Chi-Town, but he landed in the ATL.
But what about Shaun Alexander? He's only three seasons removed from winning the NFL MVP award. Obviously, you can't expect MVP results from Alexander in 2008, but he should be able to at least match any production that Benson can provide, right? He would definitely be less of a distraction.
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4 comments:
Benson needs to be cut and given a lifetime ban from football. I don't care about his off the field antics, but he single handedly killed my fantasy football team last year and for that he should suffer. Hell, put Hester back there.
Oooh, Hester. Now there's an idea.
Hester would be great for 5 carries a game. Then, he'd get hurt, and the first time he'd have to do blitz pick-up would be the last time you had your starter QB. (Which, given that this is the Bears, might be a plus.)
As for Alexander, I think I saw him at the Kentucky Derby, placing second. He looks frisky.
Best case scenario for the Bears: some FA washout with something to prove, a la Thomas Jones, comes through in training camp. Oh, and some actual blocking, because while Benson Did Suck, the line did, too.
Yeah, obviously Hester wouldn't hold up as an every down back. But they could throw him back there for a few snaps - even if just on a play action, he'd definitely attract the defense's attention. Of course, then there's that little problem of blocking, like you mentioned...
As far as your suggestion of a free agent with something to prove - yes, thomas jones might work, but doesn't shaun alexander also fit that tag?
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