According to ESPN's Jon Clayton, Benson and the Raiders are talking about a possible deal that would bring Benson to the Bay Area.
"Benson is hoping to maybe land with the Oakland Raiders," Clayton said. "...There's an opening there and he's hoping to fill it."
There's plenty of reasons why this couldn't be a better fit for both sides.
Michael Bush's Departure
Michael Bush made many fantasy football owners very happy and lucky last season.
Although he was the Raiders' true backup rusher to McFadden, Bush flourished when called upon and came up with 977 yards in the absence of Oakland's No. 1 back.
Losing a backup isn't that big a deal, but losing a near 1,000-yard rusher? That can hurt a team's offense and more specifically, its ground game.
Benson Can Help Preserve McFadden
It's no secret McFadden had injury issues last season, and that has to be a cause for concern for the Raiders and their coaching staff.
Oakland must help protect their star with more than just blocking and all the while not skipping a beat using a lesser back. Benson will give the Raiders that second option who can seamlessly fill in for a talented back like McFadden.
Not only will that help the Raiders remain consistent on the ground, it will also help McFadden make it to the age of 30 as a starting running back.
Benson Will Take Pressure off Carson Palmer
The jury is still out on Carson Palmer and his ability to be an elite quarterback in the NFL. That being said, a full season behind center with the Raiders could be the final judgement for the veteran signal-caller.
If it...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
