Cedric Benson: In his heart, he was always a Bengal

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So you know how 6.1 percent of us are unemployed?

Not Cedric Benson, not anymore. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, he found work today:

Just in from Bengals PR: (Looks like a solid move, but Benson won't do much better than Chris Perry if the run blocking by the offensive line doesn't improve.)
The Bengals today signed free agent running back Cedric Benson and placed running back DeDe Dorsey on the Reserve/Injured list.

Whatever else you think of this move, please understand that it is most definitely not solid. The Bengals needed someone, though, since Kenny Watson is dealing with a hamstring injury that may keep him on the sideline in Week 5.

Two grand juries recently declined to indict Benson on various carousing-while-intoxicated charges, so he'll probably be named one of the Bengals captains this week. Unless Chris Henry gets the nod.

For the record, this blog does not endorse the addition of Benson to fantasy rosters, nor do we endorse the firing of Chris Perry (6,105 drops today). You'll find additional thoughts on Benson here.

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1. Posted by Mceezy Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:28 pm EDT
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Cincinnati had to be the Vegas favorites to pick up Benson. HAD to be....
2. Posted by Black Foot Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT
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i wish i cared
3. Posted by Derek Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:44 pm EDT
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Mike Brown for president!
4. Posted by BrianC Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:12 pm EDT
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wow he sucked in chicago what will make him better in cincy? Their aweseom line??
5. Posted by Dustin C Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:50 pm EDT
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everyone deserves a 7th chance.
6. Posted by Reggie Dunlop Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:04 pm EDT
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Either Cincinnati or the local sheriff would pick him up, a dumbass and lousy football player.
7. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:56 pm EDT
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Lmao
8. Posted by thetachi314 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:06 pm EDT
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You will fit in perfectly Benson may you find a new BFF in a team full of convicts. I is all thug love in Cinci!
9. Posted by birdgirl Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:35 pm EDT
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I made a bet with a Bengal fan right after Rudi Johnson was released that if the Bengals needed a RB they'd pick up Cedric Benson or Travis Henry before Shaun Alexander or Ron Dayne. And I was right. Let me call this guy so I can get my money.
10. Posted by greg Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:46 pm EDT
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Like Cincinnati really needs more problems.... On the field and off....
11. Posted by Jim Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT
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If Benson doesn't have a criminal record yet, he probably will soon. Welcome to the " City that never sleeps!" Paul Brown just rolled over in his grave. They'd be better off with Archie Griffin!
12. Posted by John G Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT
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The only thing left for the Bengals to do is trade Carson Palmer for Adam "Pacman" Jones. At that time, they'll have cornered the market.
13. Posted by BLAHZAY Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:31 pm EDT
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just another texas RB dud
14. Posted by Jim Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT
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Who's next Ray Lewis ? OJ?
15. Posted by Barry B Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT
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Another coach-killer. Just what Marvin Lewis needed.
16. Posted by Bear Rockne Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT
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Is it really better to burn out than fade away????????????????????????????
17. Posted by maverickjmd15 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:12 pm EDT
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Mike Brown needs to hang himself... Better yet Carson should hang him for letting go of his offensive line and signing Justin [profane]tyass Smith...lol Nothing like getting 2 sacks from your franchise player...wohoooooooo!
18. Posted by Partyack Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:26 pm EDT
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i personally like this move..Benson is a first round pick so he has some skills...if he pulls his act together and think he could do some damage against some run defenses
19. Posted by kevin Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:55 pm EDT
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maybe now instead of boating under the influence hell be riding a tractor under the influence.....OHIO!
20. Posted by John N Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:37 pm EDT
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He had 2200 yards in 17 total games with Chicago how did he suck
21. Posted by Z28 guy Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:12 pm EDT
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Didnt want him here in chicago to begin with, he done The Bears a favor by showing that he is about as good off the field as he was on ....good riddance
22. Posted by Ford Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:01 pm EDT
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Mike Brown just made Al Davis seem like a frickin' genius.
23. Posted by watchumeen Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:54 pm EDT
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why did you even post this? this move will not affect anyone's FF roster. what a waste of my time to even double click and read the useless info.
24. Posted by Jordan B Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:35 pm EDT
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Now all they have to do is trade for Adam(who calls him Adam) Pacman Jones and Tank Johnson, then stop by Miami and leave a trail of weed for Ricky to follow back to Ohio. Then Cincinatti could start a reality TV show and put it on Spike TV.