Cincy may be a gigantic clusterf*ck, but at the very least, it’s a starting gig with very little competition (at this point in time anyway). Further, Benson actually had modest success last year with the Bengals, which is a complete 180 from his time in Chicago, when everyone from the fans, the press, and even his own teammates hated him.

Signing with Houston would delineate him as a clear number 2 back behind Steve Slaton, which would likely entail a lot of time as a 3rd down back, something that would highlight Benson’s weaknesses (pass protection and catching the ball out of the backfield, according to the media).

On the other hand, the spotlight would be clearly off him, he’d get a chance to run behind a far superior offensive line than he’s had in either Chicago or Cincy, and he’d be playing close to home.

It’s a hard choice for Benson, and it’s quite possible that this may be his last contract in the NFL. I hope he comes back to Texas and plays spectacularly for the Texans, but more than that, I hope he makes the choice that will maximize his career in the NFL. If that means Cincinnati, so be it.

It appears that the money conversation wasn’t as solid as was thought late last night. My buddy just called to say Cedric just left town with no deal in place and he is off to visit the next team. Maybe the agent and team can figure something out, but when someone leaves, that is never a good sign. Oh well, the road goes on forev…wait…wrong college! :P

While the Texans have made what is seems to be a corporate initiative to steer clear of 98% of Texas Longhorn football players, Kubiak may finally be softening.

Where did that perception come from? Was it because they made the right decision by not drafting Vince Young?

The wheels are falling off in Cincy while the wheels are just getting aligned for the Texans with back-to-back 8-8 seasons.

The wheels are getting aligned in Houston? The franchise that just outbid itself for the services of…. Dan Orlovsky? Houston and Cincinnati are both destined for mediocrity, and if I’m Ced, I go where the QB is better (Palmer > Schaub), and to the team that gave him the chance to resurrect his career. Cincinnati have Ced a chance when he was absolutely blackballed from the league. I think he would do wonders for his reputation if he showed some loyalty there.

Also, Slaton is a great player. Why go to Houston and ride the bench?

Unless the Titans give VY some better receiving options, then VY doesn’t really fit their system as it stands. They have exceptional RBs, a solid TE, and probably the 4th worse receiving corp behind the Chiefs, Seahawks, and Vikings. VY played with exceptional talent at all positions while at UT and the Titans have some glaring holes. Kerry Collins only throws 20 yard passes because that is as far as his arms can reach. If the WRs don’t stretch the offense, then forget about VY flashing any running style out of the pocket.

the Vikes have better WR’s than the Titans. Bobby Wade was the Titans’ best a couple of years ago and he’s w/ the Vikes. Imagine if the Titans had Bernard Berrian, or even just Sidney Rice. The Chiefs have at least Dwayne Bowe, and receiving option Tony G.