RB Cedric Benson is set to sign with the Packers. More than anything else, the move is a reflection of Green Bay's problems at RB. James Starks has had a miserable camp and wasn't much better in the team's preseason opener. Alex Green is still on the road back from last year's torn ACL. Benson is at least a veteran presence who will give the Packers steady play. But his burst is gone at 29 years old. Ced-Ben has averaged less than 4 yards per carry in each of the past 2 seasons. He should find more running room in Green Bay, but he won't see anywhere close to the number of carries he did in Cincinnati. For now, expect a full-blown committee in the Packers' backfield. And there isn't a lot of work to go around. It's a situation to avoid in fantasy drafts.
Cedric Benson will sign with Packers
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