Former Chicago Bears Running Back Cedric Benson, the fourth overall pick in 2005, is still a free agent more than three weeks since his release by the team. NFL Network's Adam Schefter quashed speculation from earlier in the week that the Houston Texans would be interested in Benson, which means that the shortlist of teams with backfield issues just narrowed by one. Besides which, the Texans have invested picks in Steve Slaton, and the acquisition via trade of former Titan Chris Brown.
Benson's main problem is that despite his status as a first round pick, he has never shown anything resembling that kind of ability. His recent DUI arrests have obviously put an extra black mark against his name, and it's likely that any team even considering Benson would rather take a chance on some of the low round picks and find out what they have before expending money on someone who will definately only give average results.
Schefter suggests that it may take an injury before Benson lands on a roster. In truth, by the time September comes around, you can guarantee that someone's starting RB will be out for the season.
It's funny how DUI's don't seem to bother teams during the season isn't it?
Wednesday 2 July 2008
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