badgers 380 Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Cedric Benson has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc foot injury and is out a minimum of eight weeks. He could miss the season's remainder if doctors determine he needs surgery. Benson insisted after Sunday's game that his injury wasn't serious, but he was clearly overly optimistic. This is devastating news for Green Bay's ground game, and Benson can now be dropped in all fantasy leagues. Alex Green and James Starks will likely handle the load, but there isn't much upside to the two. Green Bay could scour the free agent market, but aside from Tim Hightower and Steve Slaton, there isn't much available. Lisfranc injuries have notoriously ended seasons, so we're not holding our breath for a return to action. Oct 8 - 10:18 PM Edited October 9, 2012 by badgers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted October 9, 2012 Funny pic.. but dam... losing Benson is a hurt piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 9, 2012 James Starks better be ready... that's all I have to say. This blows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted October 9, 2012 So yeah...the Packers probably should have picked up Ryan Grant before Washington got a hold of him. They could have had him cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smell My Face 13 Posted October 9, 2012 Terrible news for the Pack and also bad news for my fantasy team.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 10, 2012 I'd like to try out Slaton, tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PackIsBack 124 Posted October 10, 2012 Very disappointing...I feel bad for Benson since he seemed to be starting to fit in very nicely in our offense. I wish him the best and a speedy/successful recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers 380 Posted October 10, 2012 I'd like to see Alex Green get a fair shake at starting. If he doesn't work out, bring in a free agent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 10, 2012 I'd like to see Alex Green get a fair shake at starting. If he doesn't work out, bring in a free agent. I don;t have faith in him to run the football consistently. I agree he should get a shot, but... we will see. I'd like to pound the ball with Starks, and get Green or Saine more involved the screen game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packers Dynasty 2010 116 Posted October 10, 2012 I don;t have faith in him to run the football consistently. I agree he should get a shot, but... we will see. I'd like to pound the ball with Starks, and get Green or Saine more involved the screen game. I have been very disappointed in the lack of screens called. The o-line is playing horrible, both Green and Cobb excel in open space with blockers in front yet McCarthy refuses to call screens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 10, 2012 I have been very disappointed in the lack of screens called. The o-line is playing horrible, both Green and Cobb excel in open space with blockers in front yet McCarthy refuses to call screens. Ya, that's something I have been wondering. Why haven't we been using Cobb like we did in Week 1?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers 380 Posted October 10, 2012 Packers assigned RB Cedric Benson (foot) the "designated for return" tag on injured reserve. Benson can't resume practicing for six weeks, and won't be eligible to return until Week 14. Coach Mike McCarthy is optimistic he'll play again this season, however, saying Benson is a "true pro," and that he can "see him being one of those guys who plays the last four weeks." McCarthy also confirmed the Packers will ride a "hot hand" approach in Benson's absence, with Alex Green getting the "first crack" at carries. Oct 10 - 2:31 PM Hopefully we make it to the playoffs cuz we'll definitely need him. I am hoping that we can secure a playoff spot by the time he returns though it looks unlikely. That way we can use him sparingly until postseason and save his health for when it matters most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
