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Aaron Rodgers

RB Cedric Benson is trying to immerse himself in learni...

The Associated Press
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Aug 23, 2012 · 11:05 AM EDT

RB Cedric Benson is trying to immerse himself in learning the Packers' offense -- so much so that he has taken coach Mike McCarthy's seat next to Aaron Rodgers in some of the Packers' meetings.

"He's been motivated," McCarthy said. "He's taken my seat in the meeting room. He sits next to Aaron. I've been bumped back a row. I think that's a good thing. He's really into trying to learn this offense because I know I've said it a couple times already, he's trying to learn a different language. He's an accomplished football player. I'm glad he's here. He seems very motivated."

Benson acknowledged he has something to prove.

"Having a chip on your shoulder is just like throwing kerosene on a fire," Benson said. "It ignites even more. You dig deep because it becomes a pride thing. You know what type of player you are, how hard you work, you know what you can do. And when you're in a situation where you don't get picked up until later in training camp, knowing you've proven some things in this league and done some great things, it's only natural for your reaction to be to want to shove it in people's face and have an awesome year."

Fantasy Impact: 

The Packers are known to use their RBs whole lot, but Benson could surprise if he gets the lion's share of the touches out of the Green Bay backfield.

Cedric Benson

Packers could cut James Starks

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Aug 23, 2012 · 10:43 AM EDT

Packers beat writer Rob Reischel on the team's running backs and potential cuts: This positional group has been hammered by injuries throughout camp and is somewhat of a mystery. Cedric Benson signed Aug. 12 and began practicing Sunday. Benson has had three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, and unless he falls on his face, the Packers seem ready to make him their lead back. Alex Green is just beginning to regain his explosiveness after suffering an ACL tear last October. Coach Mike McCarthy loves Brandon Saine's versatility, smarts and steadiness. He's been fighting a hamstring injury but should survive. The surprise here would be the Packers giving up on James Starks, their No. 1 back early in camp. But injuries have limited Starks to just 16 games his first two years, and he's out again with a turf toe. Dating back to his days at Buffalo, Starks has missed time five straight years. At some point, his inability to stay on the field will cost him. The guess is it's now. Marc Tyler seems a good bet for the practice squad.

Fantasy Impact: 

It would be surprising for the Packers to cut Starks especially since the position is still pretty thin. Reportedly, Cedric Benson has been very motivated and if Starks is out of the picture, he could have an RB2-type year. The main issue with Benson is that he hasn't brought much in the passing game, though his YPC and Catch % have been respectable over last couple of years. It's possible that Benson would do better with more opportunity.

Cedric Benson

Packers coach Mike McCarthy on RB Cedric Benson:“Ve...

sportsradiointerviews.com
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Aug 17, 2012 · 1:41 PM EDT

Packers coach Mike McCarthy on RB Cedric Benson:

“Veteran running back that’s been very productive, had a big year last year, really has the last three years in Cincinnati. I really like his inside running style . … I think he’s a really good fit for us.”

Fantasy Impact: 
John Kuhn

Signing RB Cedric Benson does deviate from GM Ted Thomp...

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Aug 14, 2012 · 1:01 PM EDT

Signing RB Cedric Benson does deviate from GM Ted Thompson's draft-and-develop M.O. But with the injuries in the backfield, the Packers needed to add a back.

"We did a lot of work on Cedric, as you do at all positions, we were constantly watching tape," Thompson said Tuesday morning. "Eliot (Wolf) and his crew were doing up evaluations and we get together as a group and watch stuff. We like what we saw with Cedric, as we went further into training camp, we realized that you can never have enough horses. It’s a tough position to play, a tough position durability-wise to stay out there. We felt like he’d be a good addition to our group and we think he can help that group out.

"What that means, whether he’s the starter and all that, that will be determined down the road. We just felt like adding another quality back was good for us at this time."

Fantasy Impact: 

Don't get too excited about Benson in the Green Bay offense that doesn't utilize any particular RB all that much. Benson is limited in the passing game, but he could steal some goal line carries from John Kuhn.

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