We’ve all heard it before. Preaseason games don’t matter. Blah, blah, blah. Well, people say that until someone tears an ACL. Or a quarterback has his nose broken behind a bad offensive line. Or a starting running back really begins to struggle. And I hate to say it, but Cedric Benson is struggling. Again.
At halftime, Benson has five rushes for 17 yards. Maybe this wouldn’t be a big deal in itself. But this follows a 10 for 28 performance against the Patriots. And an 8 for 28 performance against the Saints. (It adds up to about a 3.1 average). Anyone else seeing a trend here? Hate to say it, but Benson isn’t very impressive. And part of that might be the offensive line’s fault. It’s just too bad that the Bengals don’t have a massive 300-pounder somewhere that could help them out. Oh, wait…
The only good news arrived on the feet of Quan Cosby. Cosby returned a punt 49 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter, likely earning himself a roster spot in the process. Somewhere Peter Warrick is jealous.
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“Benson isn’t very impressive”….huh?1?! What game were you watching?
Anyone that watched the game would tell you that he looked super fast, made quick cuts and looked dominating. However, he got tackled for a loss twice because of mistakes from the offensive line. He also had a 16 yard run scratched because some idiot lineman held someone after Benson hit the hole.
It would be nice if Benson’s number were gaudier, but you can’t tell jack from 5 carries. A back like Benson is going to do most of his damage later in the game after the opposing d-line has worn down. And that he has popped a few good gains even with limited, early carries is a good sign.
the ship has sailed on Benson and the entire 2009 season… an o line that can’t protect the franchise equals minimal success..