Bengals Talking With Free Agent Running Backs, Including Cedric Benson

by Josh Kirkendall on Jul 30, 2011 11:18 PM EDT

The Cincinnati Bengals have seven running backs on their roster during training camp this year. And none of them standout as a feature back that could carry the load 20-25 times a game. Cedric Benson was that guy for three seasons. Before that it was Rudi Johnson, with spot duties in between with guys like Kenny Watson, Bernard Scott and Larry Johnson. We would add Chris Perry, but... yea.

Along with Scott, the team's roster running back roster is comprised of Brian Leonard and Cedric Peerman from last season with rookies like Jay Finley, John Griffin, Steven Robinson and Jonathan Williams.

According to Bengals.com Geoff Hobson the Bengals are currently talking to free agent running backs, including Cedric Benson. Now if they're talking to running backs about future employment or the Federal government's path towards defaulting, remains unseen. We also wonder if the Bengals find a diamond among the undrafted free agents they've signed, if they couldn't navigate towards a running back by committee situation if they can't sign the free agent they want.

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Starting the Bus to Tiki Town Right Now

Seems like a MB move

by Schmidtastic on Jul 30, 2011 11:27 PM EDT reply actions

do bengals ever hit on their undrafted rookies?

I’m sure they have but I can’t think of any.

by JCompton41 on Jul 30, 2011 11:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

cosby?

Sure. Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson

by UpStateMike on Jul 31, 2011 3:38 AM EDT up reply actions

7th rounder

by Doc Scratch on Jul 31, 2011 5:04 AM EDT up reply actions

no undrafted FA

"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker

by featherman on Jul 31, 2011 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions

He's pretty damn close then.

Ever do Fantasy Football? Those late rounds are full of mystery.

Sure. Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson

by UpStateMike on Jul 31, 2011 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions

depends on what you mean by "hit"

Guys who were UFA’s by the Gengals who have started:

Tom Nelson (2009)
Dennis Roland (2006)
Ifeanyi Ohalete (2001)

Shayne Graham was also a UFA by wasn’t signed initially by the Bengals

by ephram on Jul 31, 2011 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Steven Robinson looked good in the few minutes of video I've seen.

Played hard. Played fast. Great size. And showed the ability to receive, catching a ball over Rey.

by Cry on Jul 30, 2011 11:39 PM EDT reply actions

6'2, 220, North South kind of guy who has (supposedly) run a 4.39 on campus (Hampton).

Had academic problems out of highschool, had to attend a Junior (military) College, went to Hampton and was known as a real character guy. My sleeper pick, based on nothing but maybe 45 seconds total video and a few articles. I need more football in my life.

by Cry on Jul 30, 2011 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions

The three guys I'd like to see...

Benson, Ahmad Bradshaw & Jerome Harrison

by Tyler Pochocinco on Jul 30, 2011 11:44 PM EDT reply actions

Now that the union has recertified

They can negotiate the process and penalties for league suspensions.

Bengals are probably waiting to see what Benson’s availability will be.

by IllinoisBengal on Jul 31, 2011 12:11 AM EDT reply actions

could always trade for one

such as jonathan stewart or chris wells… just an idea

by trussell70 on Jul 31, 2011 12:57 AM EDT reply actions

Don't the Bengals realize that training camp has begun...

…and whoever you plan to have as you RB really SHOULD be in camp by now?

by ephram on Jul 31, 2011 8:46 AM EDT reply actions

False

All free agents can’t even practice with the team until August 4th. So it doesn’t matter at all. That’s why Brucie and them can’t practice yet

"You gotta look good. Look good, you play good. Play good, pay good. Pay good, live good. Live good, y'know, eat good. Die good." - Deion Sanders

by BeWarned on Jul 31, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions

False?

Then who are those guys that started practicing down in G’town yesterday?

I though i saw B Grad, but maybe not?

by ephram on Jul 31, 2011 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah he's there but he's not dressed. Lefevour and Dalton were the only ones who took snaps

"You gotta look good. Look good, you play good. Play good, pay good. Pay good, live good. Live good, y'know, eat good. Die good." - Deion Sanders

by BeWarned on Jul 31, 2011 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

gotcha

by ephram on Jul 31, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

What about snelling?…from what I’ve heard he is a low milage guy…it worked for atlanta with turner a low milage guy that played second fiddle to someone else. Idk just a thought

by beast_ on Jul 31, 2011 12:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions