Cedric Benson To Visit Houston

by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Mar 1, 2009 7:22 PM CST Comment 26 comments

The Texans will host Cedric Benson for a free agent visit on Monday.

Cincinnati has competition. This will be Benson's first visit; only the Bengals have showed interest in re-signing him to this point. The Texans could use him as a "change of pace" back behind Steve Slaton, a role Benson has successfully played before in Chicago. A short-term contract offer may be forthcoming.

Source: Houston Chronicle. Related: Texans.

So what do you think... personally, I wouldn't mind, though I think I like ward better...but if Benson is MUCH cheaper, then I'd take Benson...he's still kind of young.

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Agree

Benson is younger and has a higher ceiling. If we do sign I hope Smith has the smarts to put in some kind of stipulation for player conduct in the contract. Although I think Ward would be more along our alley for us to sign, with the character standards we have. A little surprising on the Benson visit but I guess Smithiak are relaxing their standards with an eye on the playoffs. Its exciting after the 2 FAs signing I was sure we would be done with FA and focus on making our guys happy. Like the activity this offseason.

If you aint Texans then F@!# You!!!!

by houstonbola on Mar 2, 2009 12:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Jerome Solomon is saying that the Bengals want him Back as a starter. It will be interesting to see if Benson values coming home more than being a starter.

http://blogs.chron.com/jeromesolomon/2009/03/post_87.html

- tyler

by bullpen116 on Mar 2, 2009 9:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not just coming home

But coming to a team that isn’t a complete mess. I can’t believe he kept his nose clean with that team, other than the fact that apparently Cincinnati is one boring town. I think he’d rather come here and split carries with Steve.

by Leein3D on Mar 2, 2009 11:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't see him coming here

I really can not see him coming here, its down here as a back up or going to Cinci as the proposed starter..I think he would rather start don’t you?

by schillingb on Mar 2, 2009 12:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Opps sorry

Sorry Bullpen I guess I should have read your post before posting the exact same thing you said haha my bad

by schillingb on Mar 2, 2009 12:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like the visit is over

No announcement yet. I would assume a guy like Benson will take the highest possible contract, so I dunno if we’ll land him. Plus – if the Texans really are sniffing at Ward as it has been reported – they probably want to talk to him before pulling the trigger on Benson.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Mar 2, 2009 12:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ward...

I didn’t even consider him, but that would be incredible. And he’s leaving places without a contract. Get him in and lock him up.

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/2009/03/and-on-the-fourth-day.html

by Jersey Bill on Mar 2, 2009 1:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He's asking for big cheddar...

That’s why he’s not getting deals did.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Mar 2, 2009 6:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hope youre right about Ward, Chris.

by Mike Kerns on Mar 2, 2009 12:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm back and forth on this

Benson is just so young and talented – but when I hear his interviews and see what he says – he doesn’t seem like a guy who has turned things around to me… I feel like he will eventually screw up again.

I mean, let’s be honest – sure, the charges were dropped – but when you get clipped TWICE for alcohol-related offenses in a month – you’re not the sharpest tool in the shed.

Ward is older, but doesn’t have a lot of wear & tear… yet has still had some injury issues. Then again, I feel like he is more of a sure thing to work hard, play hard, and keep his nose clean.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Mar 2, 2009 1:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't see the need for him

…regardless of character issues. We have an extra fourth round pick. Why not use one of mid-round picks (i.e. 3-5) on a running back? It’s not like we need a guy who can carry the ball 300 times. We just need a short yardage guy. I’d rather we kept our free agent money for something else.

When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.

by tehGrindCrusher on Mar 2, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i would love to see benson here

but i can’t imagine a player not named david carr choosing to play backup over starting

by cubic on Mar 2, 2009 5:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Like it

as long as we put some kind of stipulation for player conduct in his contract. He is young and has plenty of upside, if he could show that he can stay out of trouble I’m down with him coming here. Also if he comes cheap. I am a little surprised by this 1) I was sure we were done with FA, 2) my guess is that Kubes and Smith are relaxing their standards on the character guys.

If you aint Texans then F@!# You!!!!

by houstonbola on Mar 2, 2009 5:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think it goes without saying...

But I’ll say it anyway:
I would absolutely loathe this move. And yes, Timmy, I know what “loathe” means. I think I might’ve even used it properly in a sentence.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Mar 2, 2009 6:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ya

We should just start that RB who is an A&M alum…. oh. Right.

Sorry Beefy, I couldn’t resist.

Let's get the Texans a better fight song.

by Jake on Mar 2, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Rec'd

for piling it on

So you're saying that now I have to think of some witty Sig that will be applicable across all the SBN sites? Go Texan Horn Stros!

by Shake on Mar 3, 2009 8:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh...

So I’m being unreasonable by not wanting a complete douchebag teammate from day one, who also has had his share of off-field problems… while ALSO not being a very good nfl football player?

You’re so right.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Mar 3, 2009 9:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I can't argue with any of that

I wasn’t so much trying to defend Benson as I was trying to get a reaction out of you. Check.

Let's get the Texans a better fight song.

by Jake on Mar 3, 2009 12:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

nailed it.

I just can’t fuggin stand Benson. From what I hear, I’m not too different than each and every one of his past teammates. Fuck him.

Well played, TT.
Also, good post on the offseason stuff.
two birds – one stone, and all. Though, the two birds remain intact because I throw like Charley Casserly. Little bitch, that he is.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Mar 3, 2009 12:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ehhh...

Cedric Benson labeled his possibility of signing with the Texans as “good.”

“I feel good about this,” Benson said. “There’s a lot of good things about being in Texas and Houston. I like being close to home and around people who have supported me.” Keep in mind that Benson’s sense of reality has been found wanting since he’s entered the league, and the Texans let him leave without a contract offer.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Related: Texans

by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Mar 3, 2009 10:34 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

awesome.

fuck that dude.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Mar 3, 2009 10:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Signing Cedric Benson

No thank you. I was against it when Chicago cut him last season, and I’m against it now. Due to his “revival” last year, he’s going to want decent money; I’d rather direct those resources elsewhere and draft a young, cheap RB in the later rounds.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Mar 3, 2009 1:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

LOL – “revival” indeed.

It’s amazing how a handful of solid games somehow overturns an entirely shitty career in some people’s minds.

If anything – you would think he would go back to sucking once he got another contract.

Anyway – I’m ready for the Benson thing to be dead. I hope some more FA visits hit the wire soon.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Mar 3, 2009 2:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Benson

Another thing…I cannot fathom how Benson would leave money on the table and willingly accept a backup role here when he could be the starter (and get paid accordingly) in Cincy. I get the allure of coming home, but that cannot be worth what should be a significant difference in money and playing time.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Mar 3, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs