Arrelious Benn (Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE)
Oldsmar, Fla. -- Arrelious Benn was having a strong second half in 2010 when he suffered a torn ACL in December.
He says to expect a better Benn once the 2011 off-season - and hopeful season - begin after the lockout.
"I know I'm gonna come back stronger," Benn said. "I've learned a lot about my body.. (and) know the little things that I need to do for my body to be better and have that edge."
Working at Competitive Edge in Oldsmar, Benn is rehabing his surgically repaired left knee three days a week. He also worked out with his teammates during lask week's player-organized three day minicamp.
The fact that the number of players was above 50 was a good sign for the Bucs' second-year wide receiver.
"Just to have all the guys out there... that just shows you how hungry we are," Benn said. "where we want to be and the strides we want to take for this next year coming up."
That's what pushes Benn. He expects the team to live up to the expectations that follow a 10-win season, and he wants to continue being a part of the young, explosive offense.
"I'm ready for (the lockout) to be over," Benn said. "I'm ready to be around the coaches and the guys and that type of atmosphere. I'm ready to be on edge. I haven't been on edge in a while."
Travis Bell, 10 News