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Packers Cedric Benson: 2012 Player Evaluation and Report Card

Found February 21, 2013 on AllGreenBayPackers.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Cedric Benson,  Aaron Rodgers
TEAMS: Green Bay Packers,  Cincinnati Bengals,  Seattle Seahawks,  Chicago Bears
1) Introduction:  Coming into the season, the Packers made it clear that they wanted to improve their running game in 2012. Cedric Benson was supposed to be the feature back, thus giving the Packers a more balanced offense. Prior to signing with the Packers, Benson had at least 1,000 rushing yards in three consecutive seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. Benson signed with the Packers Aug. 21 and served as the starter until he suffered an injury in week five. 2) Profile: Cedric Myron Benson Age: 30 Born: 12/28/1982, in Midland, TX Height: 5’11″ Weight: 228 College: Texas Rookie Year: 2005 NFL Experience: 8 years  Career stats and more: 3) Expectations coming into the season:  Some had high hopes for Benson in 2012. Having eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards in three straight seasons, the Packers hoped for a similar result. Once Benson arrived in town in the summer, there was no question as to who the starting running back was—it was Benson. But with perhaps the league’s best quarterback ...
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