Cedric Benson's representatives want to talk to the Bengals about a contract extension
by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 15, 2010 2:16 PM EST
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PrintBengals running back Cedric Benson had a career year. Even though he only played 13 games, Benson achieved career highs in yards rushing (1,251), carries (301), 20-plus yard runs (10), first down runs (57) and finished second to only Chris Johnson on average yards-per-game (96.2). What happens when one achieves so much during the first year of a two-year, $7 million contract? Give him more money!
Benson appeared on The Wake Up Call on AM 1300 The Zone in Austin, saying that the Bengals and Benson's representatives are working on a contract extension for the running back.
“I have another year on the current contract; it’s a two year deal. We put it in their ear that we would like to kind of go back to the table and talk some extension things. They have a lot of other things they have to address right now, free agents and things like that. Hopefully we can go back tot the table and work on an extension for the fans, for the team and Cincinnati.”
Note: We kind of had a misleading headline about the two sides talking, when in fact, that's not what's said. Benson and his representatives spoke to the Bengals about an extension; not that both sides are at the table negotiating
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Naw, that’s Rush Limbaugh
Minister of Great Legs
by Drofintellact on Jan 15, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Deion Sanders would say
SHEEIT!!!! PAY DA MAN!
Slim 15, you will be missed. RIP Chris Henry
by Danimal, Destroyer of Worlds on Jan 19, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
His play (and attitude) have def outplayed his contract.
As long as he isn’t looking for a monster contract, I would try to work something out. He would have been a 1,500 yard runner if he played all year.
Maybe Carson can pony up a little of his cash to help out!
With this being a uncapped year, wouldn’t it be smart to give all your “keepers” contract extansions?
Actually that’s an interesting point. Without normal cap rules, what happens to signing bonuses for THIS coming year? I guess they never go on a cap at all, and the salaries are what count when the cap returns… probably. Now roster bonuses and such would still count, they don’t get paid until later on. But signing bonuses I think might be “empty money” this year.
give the man his money and sign him for a long time!!
we also have to extend Jon JO and Hall, this is the year that you need to dish out the pay checks Brown. These boys deserve it and you owe it to the fans!
CB85......Collaros for Heisman
We Love Cedric
Mike Brown PLEASE sign Cedric Benson to a long term contract!
DO IT!
by DixieBengalfan on Jan 15, 2010 8:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Long Term Deal!!!!
I think if he wants to come back we need to get him locked up for awhile. Especially if the NFL is going to be uncapped and small market teams like the Bengals will never be able to afford to keep talent like Benson around!!! So Yes!!! Please Mike Brown make the smart decision and rework his contract out for we can keep him here in Cincinnati for the rest of or not most of this guys career!!! Ced is a beast!!!!
i’d sign him to a three-year extension that pays him at least $8 million for 2010, but then drops to about $5-6 million per year thereafter. with some clever negotiation, mikey boy could take advantage of this being an uncapped year and still be able to reap the benefits of frugality in the coming years when a new cba is reached and the cap is reinstated.
i'm going to go america all over your ass!
Not going to happen
When players actually want money…. Brown lets them walk…. Mike Brown is a complete loser!!
I am not sure the deal should be *that* long
the fact is that RB has about the shortest lifespan of any position. Look at Rudi Johnson, who was horribly ineffective one year into his last deal in Cincy. Another two years on top of next year would be fine. Expect Mike Effin Brown to mess it up.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 17, 2010 10:29 PM EST reply actions
yea give him an extra 3 years with a club option for a 4th year would be perfect
he just turned 26 sign him till he is 30 when most RB’s are pretty much losing it at that age. I mean the guy has only lost one fumble since he has been with us. How many RB’s can you say did that for the Bengals?
CB85......Collaros for Heisman
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the bengals should sign him to a 3 or 4 year deal as TennBengalfan said. Cedric will want a contract now, rather than after the year b/c he would be risking getting injured and never getting paid a big contract again. Obviously, the Bengals would be taking a risk, but it’s an uncapped year so they should capitalize while they can.
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