[gmf1369]

The Jets have made a clear commitment to return to their “Ground and Pound” offensive style. Tony Sparano has made that abundantly clear.

What do you need to run the Ground and Pound? Running backs. So, the question is, can you have too many?

Cedric Benson is out there as a free agent. He likely wouldn’t be overly expensive, after being a free agent for all of this time. Should the Jets sign this guy?

We will take a look at both sides of this issue.

He is still in his prime at 29 years old. The Jets have only one proven running back on the roster, Shonn Greene. The others are still unproven, Joe McKnight, Bilal Powell, Terrance Ganaway, etc. You could make the argument that you never have enough running backs for the system the Jets want to run.

Cedric Benson’s character is clearly a question mark. After everything that happened last year, you wonder if adding a guy to this locker room with a questionable character is a good idea.

Bottom line, the depth chart of the New York Jets could use another running back. Due to character issues, it should not be Cedric Benson.

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[revisftw]

After due thought I say nay

[bcr1]

i want him now on my jets team

[Jets337]

Originally Posted by bcr1

i want him now on my jets team

That's enough for me. Sign him!!!!!!!!

[jetstream1066]

is he really that good ??? NO !!!

[testagreen]

He is better than sugar shon greene, way much better, the big issue is the locker room mess from last season, but as yards he would be an upgrade, let's trade our backup qb and some players for forte!!

[ibleedgreen1960]

Originally Posted by testagreen

He is better than sugar shon greene, way much better, the big issue is the locker room mess from last season, but as yards he would be an upgrade, let's trade our backup qb and some players for forte!!

Greene had 4.2 yards per carry to Benson's 3.9.He's no upgrade in any way.

[gmf1369]

Originally Posted by ibleedgreen1960

Greene had 4.2 yards per carry to Benson's 3.9.He's no upgrade in any way.

His best season came in 2009 when he only played in 13 games, yet rushed for 1,251 yards. He has a nose for the endzone, with 19 TDs over the last 3 seasons.

That is definitely an upgrade over Greene, especially with Shonn's durability being a questionable attribute in a rush first offense...

[Innocenti]

Originally Posted by gmf1369

His best season came in 2009 when he only played in 13 games, yet rushed for 1,251 yards. He has a nose for the endzone, with 19 TDs over the last 3 seasons.

That is definitely an upgrade over Greene, especially with Shonn's durability being a questionable attribute in a rush first offense...

Yeah but that was a few seasons ago. Benson turns 30 this year as well. I hasve to think that Greene is better. But i wouldn't be against the signing of Benson.

[jetstream1066]

Since the Jets have no proven backup to Greene....Benson might be able to fill that role.