Bearcat1975 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/s...mentId=blogDestThe Cedric Benson watch is over. He has re-signed with the Bengals. Terms of the deal are 2 years and $7 million. Also, Clare Clare Farnsworth of the Seattle P-I e-mailed us back to say T.J. Houshmandzadeh's MRI was a formality. There wasn't time to take it over the weekend as part of his routine physical.Anyone waiting for the Bengals big splash in free agency, you've just seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Didn't overpay. Didn't have to commit to a longer contract than hoped. Best news I've heard in a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 One hole filled at least half way.... I like the two year deal, as it will have him still ready to work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Didn't overpay. Didn't have to commit to a longer contract than hoped. Best news I've heard in a week.Indeed. It was a gamble, and it paid off. Certainly a better deal than having to franchise him, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlainThePain Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Not bad. We get his services for a couple years, it doesn't really affect our cap situation, and it means that we can wait until the mid-rounds to find another RB instead of having to get one early in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPYJAQ Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Great move. Nice increase for him but an even better deal for the Bengals. Gotta give credit to the Bengals for not overpaying guys this free agency, if nothing else. Sign a C, Kuhn and Grossman and we're talking.The Bengals draft just opened back up and this probably ends the Knowshon talk, for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Ok im good with this i was alittle worried about the RB postion but now im ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clackwoods Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Great move. Nice increase for him but an even better deal for the Bengals. Gotta give credit to the Bengals for not overpaying guys this free agency, if nothing else. Sign a C, Kuhn and Grossman and we're talking.The Bengals draft just opened back up and this probably ends the Knowshon talk, for now.Yep, Knowshon nomore. I was a huge supporter for him, this is actually smart on both parties. Cedric will become a FA again when he is 28 which will allow him to get one more good deal if he can pull his head from his ass. I think we will take a RB with our second 3rd rounder this year.We can get Coles in here now and that would leave us with over 15 million in cap room. Maybe we can sign Birk still? I doubt it, I would be happy getting Coles, Benson, and Crocker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBengals! Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Mixed reaction about the signing. I really liked him last year in stripes. Just don't know if I can trust him... But hey, it is only a two year contract, so Benson still has to work to earn his next big payday.Good move Bengals... Forget about WRs, just work on getting more quality players that play on the line of scrimmage (OL and DL). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TecmoFever Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I don't know how this isolated situation could have worked out any better for the Bengals. I hope that we can get Coles just so that I know we won't draft a RB or WR at #6. I can handle this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Indeed. It was a gamble, and it paid off. Certainly a better deal than having to franchise him, anyway. No doubt about it. Frankly, the whole idea of tagging Benson always had less to do with Benson and everything to do with freeing up the draft. This signing does that trick very neatly, and for far less coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Holy Crap $7 Mill??????? Way too much money. That's 3.5 mill a year!!! Holy crap!!!1 He shoudl of came at a better price like a 2 year deal worth the veteran minimum, thats what I was expecting! OMFG.I am suprised that some on this board aren't freaking out. After saying that Ward signed for way too much money when it is basically the same deal just longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baraka Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 great newsnow use the 3rd round comp (if we get one) to take a complimentary back and we're set.that helps give us a little wiggle room in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettespd20 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 GREAT MOVE!!!!! I love this decision!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 great newsnow use the 3rd round comp (if we get one) to take a complimentary back and we're set.that helps give us a little wiggle room in the draft.We are not drafting a RB. You know how much those things cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark69 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I think it's a good move, especially when you think was out there as far as RB's were concerned. Not really surprised. There are not very many teams out there in the market for a starting running back. Benson was okay for us, despite the line. Let's beef it up and see what he can do. At least we don't have to draft a back now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 YAY $3.5 Mill a year now I can get my 3rd DUI!!! YAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Holy Crap $7 Mill??????? Way too much money. That's 3.5 mill a year!!! Holy crap!!!1 He shoudl of came at a better price like a 2 year deal worth the veteran minimum, thats what I was expecting! OMFG.I am suprised that some on this board aren't freaking out. After saying that Ward signed for way too much money when it is basically the same deal just longer.The former New York Giants running back has agreed to a four-year, $17 million contract with Tampa Bay. Ward will earn $6 million guaranteed in 2009 and salaries over the next two seasons that would raise the three-year value to $13 million.Ward is guaranteed almost as much this year as Benson's entire deal is worth. Benson's deal is cheaper and shorter. Also, while Benson really has only one good season under his belt, he's the type of back who can take more of a pounding.All in all, Benson's contract doesn't look all that bad. I beat on Mike Brown as much as anyone on this board, but this was a fair deal given the alternatives they currently have.Realistically, both were fair deals. I'd have been happy to see *both* of them in the Bengals backfield, at those prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clackwoods Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Holy Crap $7 Mill??????? Way too much money. That's 3.5 mill a year!!! Holy crap!!!1 He shoudl of came at a better price like a 2 year deal worth the veteran minimum, thats what I was expecting! OMFG.I am suprised that some on this board aren't freaking out. After saying that Ward signed for way too much money when it is basically the same deal just longer.3.5 million for two years is better than no money for no years and we draft a RB in the top 3. I personally would rather have Moreno, but that obviously would involve trading Chad to the Skins for number 13, which if we sign Coles I wouldn't mind still doing, especially if you guys all still want Rey Rey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 It's a Fair deal that is still a "prove it" if he rushes for 1,200+ yards they can work on extending his contract before he becomes a FA.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clackwoods Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Trust me I am down on this fagget after he said we couldn't make it to the Superbowl, but the Texans could, but I have to admit what he did last year was impressive. Our Oline wasn't very existence and his YPG weren't very good, but he did have a bum at QB that couldn't keep defenses honest. If we strengthen our line and Carson comes back he could improve monumentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Good move, was hoping they'd keep him around - 2 year contract is perfect. I assume they'll still be looking for a #2 option in the draft, who could replace him if needed.Finally something positive. Hope he's as motivated as he was last year and we don't see any behavioral problems. It's amazing he and Henry both exist on the same team and didn't do anything stupid last season. Hope that continues. Benson is in his prime, and should continue to do well under Jim Anderson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Now lets just get him a line to run behind since they are saying they wanna run the ball more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalPimp Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'm okay with this deal, for only 1 reason.....We have no friggin running backs. Its not that bad of a deal, BUT if Benson does have a big year this year, you KNOW he will want an extension and raise before his 2nd year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidge Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Fan-frigging-tastic news. Pick up a FB late in the draft or a rookie FA. Maybe grab that LB to compliment Rivers or get a pass rusher and beef up the O-line and things don't look all that doomy or gloomy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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