Chargers Sign Michael Bennett
From Chargers.com
Is Sproles so hurt he can't play anymore? Guess so. I'm guessing Bennett will be a change in pace back, like Sproles has been in the past? I'm pretty sure this isn't LT's replacement, lol. Anyone care to make something of this?
;Bennett (5-9, 207), an eighth-year pro, has rushed for 3,627 yards and has a career average of 4.4 yards per carry. He has appeared in 94 games and started 50 during stints with Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Minnesota. With 151 career receptions, Bennett has also proven himself to be a capable receiver out of the backfield. After a stellar collegiate career at Wisconsin, where he was teammates with Chargers wide receiver Chris Chambers, Bennett was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2002 after rushing for 1,296 yards Bennett spent the first five years of his career in Minnesota before signing with the Chiefs prior to the 2006 season. Midway through the 2007 campaign, he was to Tampa Bay. In order to make room for Bennett on the Bolts’ 53-man roster, the club released linebacker Derek Smith.
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Nice post
The Union’s Kevin Acee speculates it was to keep him out of the hands of the Broncos.
"Football is a physical sport, sometimes you have a disagreement on what's going on, and you have a discussion about it." Kris Dielman
by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 12, 2008 4:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I liked the pick up before hearing that. I love it now.
by Richard Wade on Nov 12, 2008 4:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Another reason
Sproles might be gone after this year, so having a quick little back is something we’re liking and this fills that potential void. And it does it cheaply.
by matto619 on Nov 12, 2008 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's a good point
The more I read about his speed the more I like this pickup. The Chargers were going for Michael Bush earlier; and they have a lot of needs this offseason. It’s a nice bonus that we play Tampa later this year; I expect Bennett will tell the Chargers a lot about their offense.
"Football is a physical sport, sometimes you have a disagreement on what's going on, and you have a discussion about it." Kris Dielman
by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 13, 2008 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Great pickup
now we have a true backup. I love sproles but i was surpried he was our backup honestly.
We're gonna dazzle you with our super play.
by soulSD on Nov 13, 2008 12:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
where has he been the last few years?
i remember him on minnesota ages ago…
www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com
by justdave on Nov 14, 2008 10:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I remember him on Tampa and KC, too
But I think he’s had primary backup roles and then been hurt so no one saw much of him.
Homer: Ohhhh, The Denver Broncos.
Marge: Whats wrong with the Denver Broncos?
Homer: Marge you just don't understand football.
by Wonko on Nov 14, 2008 11:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i don't really pay attention to Tampa.
might be why i missed that.
www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com
by justdave on Nov 14, 2008 12:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

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