[bears9]

INDIANAPOLIS – Trying to rebound from a disappointing 2007 season that ended prematurely with an injury, Cedric Benson won’t reclaim his starting running back job without a fight.


“He’s got to compete,” general manager Jerry Angelo said at the NFL Combine. “He’s got to go out there and win the job. We’re going to try to create competition at the position. We’ll try to do it at all positions and we’re going to certainly look at the running back position.”
Benson rushed for 674 yards on 196 carries in 11 games before sustaining a season-ending leg injury Nov. 25 in an overtime win over the Denver Broncos. The 2005 first-round pick previously suffered injuries to his knee as a rookie, his shoulder in training camp in 2006 and his knee in Super Bowl XLI.

Benson’s three longest runs last season—including a career-long 43-yard touchdown at Seattle—came in his final two games. But it wasn’t enough to prevent the Bears rushing attack from ranking 30th in the NFL in yards per game and 32nd in yards per carry.

“It’s unfortunate when you started to see a little light at the end of the tunnel he got hurt,” Angelo said. “Injuries are a real problem now with Cedric. He’s been hurt four times and you have to be mindful of that. Durability is a big deal when you’re talking about running backs.”
The Bears will look to add a back in free agency and/or the draft.

Benson will face battle to regain starting position - Chicago Bears

[Lefty Noob]

Good first step, but they've got to go out and find someone. Pick up Deshaun Foster - I think even he'd be an upgrade from Benson.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Good first step, but they've got to go out and find someone. Pick up Deshaun Foster - I think even he'd be an upgrade from Benson.

I actually don't like the idea of Foster he isn't that much better than Benson and he can't hold on to the ball. I would try to get Michael Turner.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by bears9

I actually don't like the idea of Foster he isn't that much better than Benson and he can't hold on to the ball. I would try to get Michael Turner.

Well, Turner would be a MAJOR upgrade over what they have now. He would, no doubt, be the franchise back.

[azrael492]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Well, Turner would be a MAJOR upgrade over what they have now. He would, no doubt, be the franchise back.

I would not pay the price they would have to pay to get Turner. This is a great year for drafting a RB. There are several that could be major stars in the NFL. I would draft one, and not worry about Benson any longer.

[Seahawker 562]

what happened to peterson, is he injured?

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Seahawker 562

what happened to peterson, is he injured?

He's still here but he is a very good backup. but not starter by any means.

[Seahawker 562]

Originally Posted by bears9

He's still here but he is a very good backup. but not starter by any means.

Agree'd I think Benson is a better back of the 2