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Old 08-18-2007, 05:02 PM
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Preseason games don’t count in the standings, but don’t try to convince Bears rookie running back Garrett Wolfe that they’re not important. “They’re very valuable, especially to a young man like myself,” Wolfe said. “I’m third on the depth chart right now and I’m just trying to become a better football player. If there’s ever an opportunity for me to help this team, that’s something I want to be prepared to do.” Monday night’s preseason game in Indianapolis is another chance for Wolfe to continue his development. After missing 12 practices while sidelined for a week with a hamstring injury, he rushed for 15 yards on seven carries in last Saturday’s preseason opener in Houston.
“He’s made a lot of progress,” said offensive coordinator Ron Turner. “I’ve been impressed with how quickly he’s picked things up.
“The biggest thing he needs to work on is just getting reps. Last week the speed of the game was totally new to him, and it showed. But I thought late in the game he felt a little more comfortable and I see a little bit of a difference in him this week in that regard.”
As a senior last season at Northern Illinois, Wolfe led the nation in rushing with 1,928 yards and 18 touchdowns and was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year. He also surpassed the San Diego Chargers’ Michael Turner as the school’s all-time leading rusher with 5,136 yards and his 6.5 yards per carry average set an NCAA Division I-A record.

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Mark my words - it may not happen in Week 1, it may not happen at all this year, but Wolfe WILL beat out Benson for the starting tailback job in Chicago. I have no doubt in my mind it's going to happen, and I'm betting anyone who saw a lot of him in college will agree. Plus I'm not real high on Benson. Still waiting for the UT grad to show me something in the pros.
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Mark my words - it may not happen in Week 1, it may not happen at all this year, but Wolfe WILL beat out Benson for the starting tailback job in Chicago. I have no doubt in my mind it's going to happen, and I'm betting anyone who saw a lot of him in college will agree. Plus I'm not real high on Benson. Still waiting for the UT grad to show me something in the pros.
Wow, im not big on benson either but thats a big prediction, I didnt really pay attention to this guy that much in college but hes definitley got the stats..
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Wow, im not big on benson either but thats a big prediction, I didnt really pay attention to this guy that much in college but hes definitley got the stats..
He's short, fast, needs to put on about 10 pounds, but I love his motor. He ran for 171 yards (averaging over 6 1/2 yards per carry) and added 114 receiving yards against Ohio State in 2006, so I am definitely convinced that he can find success against NFL quality defenses.
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Mark my words - it may not happen in Week 1, it may not happen at all this year, but Wolfe WILL beat out Benson for the starting tailback job in Chicago. I have no doubt in my mind it's going to happen, and I'm betting anyone who saw a lot of him in college will agree. Plus I'm not real high on Benson. Still waiting for the UT grad to show me something in the pros.
Keep dreaming he has been awful in camp and vs. Houston i would not be surprised to see him have a big on Monday only because they are playing Indy
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Mark my words - it may not happen in Week 1, it may not happen at all this year, but Wolfe WILL beat out Benson for the starting tailback job in Chicago. I have no doubt in my mind it's going to happen, and I'm betting anyone who saw a lot of him in college will agree. Plus I'm not real high on Benson. Still waiting for the UT grad to show me something in the pros.
wow!...Tall order dude...small school back beat out big school back... I would be with you, if I did not have all those Benson football cards to sell...
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wow!...Tall order dude...small school back beat out big school back... I would be with you, if I did not have all those Benson football cards to sell...
I am telling you he will not be good i hear about the Bears on a daily basis i hear he will be good change of pace back if that
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