The Bengals RB situation

Sgt John · 10-07-2008, 01:06 PM

They shipped out Rudi Johnson and handed the keys to Chris Perry. Then 5 weeks into the season they bring in Cedric Benson and give the guy half the carries.

Is this a sign of things to come? Will Perry be relegated to an after thought by Benson?

Mike · 10-07-2008, 01:22 PM

Perry is having some fumbling issues. Good chance that issue will move him to a backup role, as Cedric Benson looked pretty decent this week for his first game with the team.

Would not surprise me to see Perry losing his starting job as fast as he got it if he doesn't show significant improvement quickly.

Phicinfan · 10-07-2008, 05:58 PM

I somewhat agree. Benson will probably be given more carries...but he will get hurt again and they will end up back with Perry.

Miller · 10-07-2008, 06:38 PM

Perry has fumbled the ball 5 times this year, two more then the next highest back in the NFL. This is the issue here. If Perry can not hold onto the ball, Benson will see more carries. They also re-signed Kenny Watson today and could work him in more as well. One thing to note, out of Benson's 10 carries, 6 of them came all in a row when they brought him in and gave his the ball on 6 straight plays. So 60% of his carries came on one drive.

dukdown · 10-07-2008, 08:24 PM

looks like the Bengals are trying to put themselves in position to draft Beanie Wells.

Da Bomb · 10-08-2008, 01:52 AM

they do love their oft-injured big 10 backs. kijana carter, chris perry.... chris wells?


10-07-2008, 01:06 PM	#1
Sgt John Genibus Nitito Canus Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 6,808 vCash: 556529 Donate Blog Entries: 5	The Bengals RB situation They shipped out Rudi Johnson and handed the keys to Chris Perry. Then 5 weeks into the season they bring in Cedric Benson and give the guy half the carries. Is this a sign of things to come? Will Perry be relegated to an after thought by Benson?

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10-07-2008, 01:22 PM	#2
Mike who me? Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 30,006 vCash: 14556924 Donate Blog Entries: 18	Perry is having some fumbling issues. Good chance that issue will move him to a backup role, as Cedric Benson looked pretty decent this week for his first game with the team. Would not surprise me to see Perry losing his starting job as fast as he got it if he doesn't show significant improvement quickly.


10-07-2008, 05:58 PM	#3
Phicinfan Deputy Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 11,137 vCash: 132484 Donate	I somewhat agree. Benson will probably be given more carries...but he will get hurt again and they will end up back with Perry.


10-07-2008, 06:38 PM	#4
Miller Who Me? Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 16,094 vCash: 59048128 Donate Blog Entries: 28	Perry has fumbled the ball 5 times this year, two more then the next highest back in the NFL. This is the issue here. If Perry can not hold onto the ball, Benson will see more carries. They also re-signed Kenny Watson today and could work him in more as well. One thing to note, out of Benson's 10 carries, 6 of them came all in a row when they brought him in and gave his the ball on 6 straight plays. So 60% of his carries came on one drive.


10-07-2008, 08:24 PM	#5
dukdown Outlaw Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 537 vCash: 2341516 Donate	looks like the Bengals are trying to put themselves in position to draft Beanie Wells.


10-08-2008, 01:52 AM	#6
Da Bomb Richest Vman Alive Forum Leader Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,256 vCash: 173541033 Donate Blog Entries: 18	they do love their oft-injured big 10 backs. kijana carter, chris perry.... chris wells?