2012 NFL Free Agents: Power Ranking Best Available Running Backs

March 17, 2012   ·   Tim Keeney   ·   Jump to comments

This may be the year of the wide receiver—pass-catchers have been getting huge contracts in the last week—but that just means running backs can come at a discount.
The running backs currently available in free agency sure aren't the sexiest of names, but that doesn't mean teams can't get better by signing them.
Here's a look at the best available ball-carriers. 
 
3. Cedric Benson
I told you the names weren't sexy. 
Benson isn't able to break off huge runs, as he's averaged under 4.0 yards per carry in five of his last six seasons, but he's a workhorse. 
The seven-year veteran has racked up 895 carries in the last three seasons, and that in itself is valuable. 
Benson would make sense for a team that already has an electric passing attack but wants to be able to keep defenses honest with a talented player.
He won't carry an offense or be a huge playmaker, but Benson is still very capable of starting in th...

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