"I do not believe that Cedric was intoxicated when his boat was boarded by the [Lower Colorado River Authority] officers for a safety inspection," Benson's new lawyer, Sam Bassett, said Thursday in an e-mail, the Chicago Tribune reported. "I also am concerned that the force used by the LCRA   more...
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Chicago Bears runningback Cedric Benson's recent run in with the law has been making the rounds on sports news outlets. Given Benson's underachieving performance thus far (3.4 ypc in 2007, career 3.8 ypc), isn't this the perfect time to cut him loose?....
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Lovie Smith will be delighted...
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If even half the rumors swirling around the NFL about Brian Urlacher's negotiation tactics are true, then maybe the Bears ought to reconsider their offense-building pledge for the draft and take a hard look at the middle linebacker class.One league source says Urlacher's agents have asked the team   more...
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2005 had its share of stars in the 1st round but also had a handful of busts check to see where your teams pick did.............1. Alex Smith, quarterback, 49ers: When the first overall pick is competing three years later with Shaun Hill and J.T. O'Sullivan for the starting job, that's by   more...
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This in depth analysis of the offensive line includes the projected starters for the upcoming season, statistics and injuries from the past season, an overview of players on the line and an outlook for the 2008 season.
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Yes, the season is still a brutally long four months away. We still have to endure OTA's, training camp and the preseason but I still, somehow, felt it was a good time to ponder into who are starters (and back-ups) will presumably be for the upcoming year.QuarterbackBy all accounts, there will be   more...
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What really happened to Cedric Benson on that boat.
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After being arrested and pepper sprayed after driving a boat under the influence of alcohol, the Bears' starting running back may be in trouble with the team. He was drafted 4th overall 3 years ago but has shown little reason to warrant any additional carries this season. The team is even openly   more...
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Hey, Dominic Rhodes, sorry to hear that you were released by the Oakland Raiders after they drafted Darren McFadden. You should totally crash at my place in Chicago until you get on your feet and sign a contract with the Bears. It would be a great situation for everyone!You would become the   more...
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This is something new I'm trying out to keep me posting everyday. Everyday, I will do my best to post the latest in news and rumors around the NFL, as well as other sports stories that may catch you interest. It's still all about football over here, but there are other sports out there that deserve   more...
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"I'm not suggesting he hide in his house, coil into a ball and not come out until training camp. But sometimes, when life is running you down and the karma isn't fair, the smarter option is to find a means of entertainment that doesn't involve beer, boating and watchful cops.
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A quick run down of some of the stories in the NFL and other sports.
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It's been a VERY busy week at Halas Hall for the Chicago Bears so let's catch up.To put insult onto injury of Cedric Benson's arrest, his court date is set for May 19th, which is the same day the Bears open up OTA's (Organized Team Activities). This means rookie running back Matt Forte will have   more...
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After a lot of thought I have decided to give the Bears draft a grade of B+.They drafted players to fill voids an offensive tackle, running back, and wide reciver, while at the same time drafting players based on the most talented available. Could this mean the Bears are actually learning how to   more...
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