Benson shook of a dismal performance against the Chargers with a solid 101 yard performance this week. All stories that I have read are strongly applauding his efforts. Here's what he had to say, "It meant a lot early in the season to finally get into a groove." What I forgot to mention is that he gained 101 yards on 24 carries for 4.1 yds per carry...hardly "into the groove" if you ask me.
Cedric, I am not saying that you didn't do well....good game.....but don't think that your troubles are over because you are far from being "the man". What have you done to gain respect in that locker room? When have you made a great play or had a winning score at the end of a game? To be "the man" you have to get respect and to get respect you have to earn it! The defense runs that locker room and is not going to give respect to some guy who really hasn't proved anything to anyone.
The Bear's defense plays all out every down and so must Benson. That does not mean just when he has the ball, but also when he is blocking for Rex. They are still a RUNNING team! Benson is not "the man" yet, but he has to gain that title this season if the Bears want to be the force that they can be.
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The reason why Cedric Benson is the man, is because there is no other choice. Everybody realizes that no one esle is there to carry the load that Thomas Jones left behind. Besides you are paying all the money to someone that hasnt proven himself, might as well call him the man. Cedric Benson is "passionate" about the game, which can work to his favorite at points. Plus I think Benson will look closely at the stat sheet a little more this year, especially at Thomas Jones stats. Benson will out rush and out score Jones by a mile.
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