Trey Benson

Cardinals RB Trey Benson said he’s added seven pounds but “is also more explosive.”

Benson checked in at last year’s NFL Scouting Combine standing, 6'/216 before blazing a 4.39-second 40-yard-dash. Offseason weight gains at the running back position can sometimes increase sluggishness, so we sure hope Benson’s claim is true. Benson also echoed head coach Jonathan Gannon’s “two starting backs” sentiment from early March, saying his “mindset” is currently “two RB1s.” Last year’s standalone starter, James Conner, banked 283 offensive touches to Benson’s 69. Ideally, Benson would fully overtake Conner for the starting role, but operating in a split backfield would at least be an upgrade for his fantasy prospects. If the Cardinals really hold to the idea of two starting backs, it’s possible both players becomes touchdown-or-bust plays.