Packers RB Cedric Benson probably won't be used on third downs
By
Brian Murphy,
Thursday, August 30, 2012 9:04:46 PM CDT FFToolbox.com
While the Green Bay Packers would like running back Cedric Benson 
to be a three-down player, it's just not in the cards. Running backs coach Alex Van Pelt told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that it would be nice if Benson could stay on the field at all times but, "I don't think he's done a lot of third down."
Fantasy Analysis:
Well, no. But we understand that. The Packers can go with either Alex Green or John Kuhn or Brandon Saine on third downs. Benson has never been that type of player. He's not a good blocker and has 106 receptions in 91 games. This lack of versatility is included in Benson's fantasy stock. He's going to play solely on early downs, but that's good enough to make him a very strong flex or possibly a low-end RB2. With James Starks still unable to go because of turf toe, the starting job belongs to Benson, and there's not a lot of competition.
Source:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Brian Murphy -
Los Angeles, CA
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2002
I have played fantasy sports since 2001, specializing in fantasy football and baseball.
I wrote for FFToolbox from 2002-2005 and re-joined in 2009.
I am a journalism/mass communication grad student at Cal State University, Northridge. I am aiming to be a sports reporter for a website, newspaper, magazine, anything. I received my undergrad diploma from the University of Central Florida. I make my home in Long Beach, Calif.
While I grew up in California, my favorite football team has always been the New York Giants.
