Cedric Benson arrested (and now released)

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I don't understand this statement. It makes no sense to me. Portis played half a season in 2006

I'm reading it as Portis struggled a bit on 07 (his ypc were lower than normal, but 1600+ total yds and 11tds is damn good), and he and Benson had similar numbers in 06- similar # of carries, yards, and both had a 4.1ypc avg).

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I'm reading it as Portis struggled a bit on 07 (his ypc were lower than normal, but 1600+ total yds and 11tds is damn good), and he and Benson had similar numbers in 06- similar # of carries, yards, and both had a 4.1ypc avg).

Ok, but shouldn't you factor in number of games played in 2006?

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Ok, but shouldn't you factor in number of games played in 2006?

I suppose. Benson played in 7 more games, but as Thomas Jones' backup. Benson had 30 more carries than CP in '06, of course due to injury.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Ok, but shouldn't you factor in number of games played in 2006?

I would say so since one would have to believe if Portis had played a full season he would have easily topped Benson's numbers.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I would say so since one would have to believe if Portis had played a full season he would have easily topped Benson's numbers.

Oh for sure. But I think the comparison is flawed since Benson was a backup.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I would say so since one would have to believe if Portis had played a full season he would have easily topped Benson's numbers.

Right...except that's missing the point.

The reasons their 06 seasons were comprable is because Benson and Portis had a similar amount of carries. Portis did miss 7 games, but he still saw nearly as many carries as Benson and they were both rather effective in those carries.

Both carried the load significantly more the following year, with much less success.

The point I was trying to make here is that CP is the better player, though their running stats are similar. The reason that everyone knows CP is better and will bounce back from 2007's high fumble/low YPC is because he's a hard worker, and he's done it before.

I can't comment on CedBens work ethic, but his arrests suggest a player that doesn't learn from his mistakes, and frankly isn't very bright. Meanwhile, the Redskins like Portis enough to give him a massive extension.

I don't know if I was making a point, but if it was, it's that character directly translates to millions of dollars in the NFL.