Firecats don't have room for Benton yet

It doesn't appear that Magic Benton, who rejoined the Firecats at practice three weeks ago, will be on the field anytime soon.

Head coach Kevin Bouis said that he'd like to offer Benton a contract -- and that Benton wants to play again -- but injuries along the offensive line haven't allowed Florida the luxury.

"We haven't done anything with him," Bouis said. "We'd love to get him on the field, but we just don't have the room on the roster right now."

Benton, the most decorated receiver in af2 history, appeared on the cusp of signing with the team after returning to practice for a few days last month.

The Firecats, though, have stuck with the receiving corps of James Panui, Brent Burnside, Matt Burstein, Bruce Gordon, Ethenic Sands and Chris McKinney.

"I think he's itching to play," Bouis said of Benton, the league's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches. "He's just being patient right now."

The Firecats play at South Georgia tonight before entering their bye week. They'll then have five games remaining in the regular season.

(naplesnews.com)