Desperate to find a running back, the Bengals added free agent Cedric Benson to the roster on Tuesday.  The former Bear was selected with the No. 4 overall pick in 2005, but inconsistent play on the field and constant problems off it made him expendable by the Bears as they cut him earlier this summer.

The Bengals are despearte. They are 0-4 and backup running back Kenny Watson appears unable to play Sunday and DeDe Dorsey was placed on injured reserve for the second straight season. It is still amazing that the team once again ignored professionalism for potential and once again welcome baggage into the locker room.

Think about a huddle with Chad Ocho Cinco, Chris Henry, and Cedric Benson in it. You'll have some real loose cannons. The Bengals don't need a GM nearly as bad as they need a team therapist.

There weren't many options out there (and please don't tell me Shaun Alexander), so it is what it is.  They're staring at 0-5 and on their way to 3-13, and that is if Carson's elbow makes it. Why in the world do you sacrifice changing your bad image? Because your the Bengals and Mike Brown is your owner.

He played in 35 games with 12 starts for the Bears from 2005-07 while rushing for 1,593 yards on 420 carries for a 3.8 yards-per-carry average with 10 touchdowns. He also had 26 catches for 180 yards.  Expect Benson to backup starter Chris Perry on Sunday.

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