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Browns release LeCharles Bentley (1 Viewer)
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wadegarrett
FFA Legend™
Why the Browns wouldn't have just done this last year is beyond me.
wadegarrett
FFA Legend™
guarantee the Steelers pick him up and he's on the field against the Browns on Sept. 14th.
Wouldn't they have had to pay an injury settlement? I may be off, but if he is injured and they keep him, the money is paid by an insurance company. Since he practiced, it proves he can play and he can be released without the Browns having to pay him a settlement.
Franknbeans
Footballguy
i think they had interest before he came to Cleveland but major knee surgery might have muted that.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
The Rams need linemen. Oh wait, the Rams need healthy linemen. Not sure that Bentley qualifies....
AnonymousBob
Footballguy
He's allegedly healthy now. If so, he'd be an upgrade for a lot of teams even if he isn't ever 100%.
wadegarrett
FFA Legend™
Mr. Peterson
Footballguy
I wouldn't think he would be asking for a huge contract. Maybe a one or two year contract to prove he still has it?
5Rings
Lurker
Hey, I guess if Art Monk made it.........
Black Sunshine
Footballguy
Matt Birk insurance in Minnesota sounds good to me.
Browns Rule!
Footballguy
This is a sad day in sports for me.
In 2006, Bentley signed with the Browns. At the press conference, he was nearly in tears. This was a life long dream for Bentley to play for his home team, the team he was a die-hard fan of. He just wanted to play for that team and help them win.
He tore his knee up in the first contact drills in 2006, nearly lost his leg (and possibly life), and tried to come back last year. He wasn't quite there, and the Browns put him on IR.
I have been hoping that one day he would finally get to play in a game for his favorite team, and now, yesterday, he is cleared to practice.
Obviously, something happened over the last two years, some bad blood developed between him and the team. You could tell in his interview yesterday he was open to leaving the team, he said he made a decision of the heart, when he signed with Cleveland 2 years ago for less money. He said he now realizes that every decision is made as a business decision.
I really hope we find out what happened. I will miss him and the excitement of his come back, over the last couple years, the team has addressed the line where Bentley just isn't needed anymore. Its a sad day for me as a Browns fan
In 2006, Bentley signed with the Browns. At the press conference, he was nearly in tears. This was a life long dream for Bentley to play for his home team, the team he was a die-hard fan of. He just wanted to play for that team and help them win.
He tore his knee up in the first contact drills in 2006, nearly lost his leg (and possibly life), and tried to come back last year. He wasn't quite there, and the Browns put him on IR.
I have been hoping that one day he would finally get to play in a game for his favorite team, and now, yesterday, he is cleared to practice.
Obviously, something happened over the last two years, some bad blood developed between him and the team. You could tell in his interview yesterday he was open to leaving the team, he said he made a decision of the heart, when he signed with Cleveland 2 years ago for less money. He said he now realizes that every decision is made as a business decision.
I really hope we find out what happened. I will miss him and the excitement of his come back, over the last couple years, the team has addressed the line where Bentley just isn't needed anymore. Its a sad day for me as a Browns fan
Frenchy Fuqua
Footballguy
Well this was a nice Cleveland story for about 24 hours. Interesting move by Bentley...it sounds as if he has some issues with the guys running the show in Cleveland. Bentley was one of the top guards in the NFL three years ago in New Orleans. Tenacious as hell. He's still young enough where if he can stay on the field this year he could get another big payday. I think everyone is anxious to see how the leg holds up.
prymetyme25
Footballguy
Maybe it was the staph infectioin thing going around in Cleveland? Isn't that what delayed his and other Browns recovery?
TheDirtyWord
Footballguy
If he doesn't want to be an insurance policy, he should come to Atlanta. Upon his signing, we'd put him in the Ring of Honor...
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
As a rook he was one of the most dominant guards in the game. He made the pro bowl in his second season as a guard. Switched to center in 04 and made two straight pro bowls at that position. I believe Bentley could have been a very good LT if moved there. He was that gifted. I don't know what he'll look like after all the physical problems but it's just his sixth year coming up. Raiders, Steelers, Bears, Panthers, Falcons, Cards and a few others should all consider busting the bank to sign this guy, imo. It's worth the risk looking at some of these OLs.
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MAC_32
Footballguy
He asked for his release because he doesn't want to be an insurance policy, he'll only go somewhere if he's promised (if healthy) a starting spot.
HULLOBUDMAN
Footballguy
I would think that at 28 he *could* fit in the Chiefs plans. They definitely need help up the middle and could play guard or center for KC. All depends on what kind of contract he thinks he will get.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
KC is another excellent spot. Just to clarify, he switched to center in 04 (not 05) and made the pro bowl then and in 05 before things went south in 06.
Dexter Manley
Footballguy
FYP
IMO, there is obviously something still wrong with his health. Yes, he participated yesterday, but Phil Savage obviously thinks he is nowhere near what he was before the injury. He wouldn't outright release a healthy lineman to be taken by someone else for nothing. I refuse to believe that. He could play somwhere else and help out, but I can't see him starting and being the Pro Bowler he once was.
PLEASE come to Buffalo!
Brownsfan07
Footballguy
ugh! you know what? this cocky punk thinks that we are garbage huh?!! well, bentley, guess you are the traitor you dumb punk. go smoke some weed, shut up, go to the stoolers, and hopefully A. get killed playing or B. rip that knee to shreds again! better yet, when shaun rogers does to him what fat ted did, i will be howling at his ugly self!
i know this is harsh towards bentley, but browns fans everywhere, i hate traitors like this, and i hope he DIES playing football!
nah nah nah nah, goodbye!!!!!
that is all
brownsfan07
i know this is harsh towards bentley, but browns fans everywhere, i hate traitors like this, and i hope he DIES playing football!
nah nah nah nah, goodbye!!!!!
that is all
brownsfan07
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
Mr Bentley, there's a Mr Rooney calling for you on line 4....
Brownsfan07
Footballguy
i know it was too harsh!
but he didn't need to just quit on us!
he should just call it quits while he still can, before one of our fat lineman squish that torn knee again!
i think of 3: rogers, williams, and shaun smith!
but he didn't need to just quit on us!
he should just call it quits while he still can, before one of our fat lineman squish that torn knee again!
i think of 3: rogers, williams, and shaun smith!
eric rymer
Footballguy
Are you kidding me. Why would you even consider posting something like this? As a lifelong Browns fan I was shocked too, but before you go posting garbage like this, I would wait for the whole story to come out. Granted you are entitled to your own opinion, and while I don't agree with alot of them, I don't think I would have shared this one.
Mr. Peterson
Footballguy
There it is!!!!!!
Ask him next week when he gets back. Please don't post stuff like he did.JAre you kidding me. Why would you even consider posting something like this? As a lifelong Browns fan I was shocked too, but before you go posting garbage like this, I would wait for the whole story to come out. Granted you are entitled to your own opinion, and while I don't agree with alot of them, I don't think I would have shared this one.
sholditch
Footballguy
If the Bears don't at least go to one of his workouts I might have to boycot their games. Seriously, I can handle the McCaskey's penny pinching, but if this guy is healthy and contributes to some other team just because they were willing to spend a little dough to sign him...LeCharles, if you are reading this, I want you to consider one thing: if you come to Chicago, your competition for starting on our line is Josh Beekman and Terrance Metcalf. Just roll those names around in your head for a while...mmmmm...Beekman and Metcalf.... 
Andy Herron
Footballguy
I wouldn't be surprised to see the Rams make a play for him.
Browns Rule!
Footballguy
Dude, your an embarassment to Browns fans. You have no idea what happened. This guy loved the Browns, in fact, chose the Browns for less money because he was such a fan. Putting myself in that situation, we don't know what happened, but I'm guessing the organization screwed him over in some way and he felt hurt. He was making decisions because he loved the team, they were making decisions based on him as a pawn. Please know people that 99% of Browns fans don't feel this way.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
I hear ya. I was born and raised up there in Ohio, I know how "some" Browns fans can be. No umbrella factor here.
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MAC_32
Footballguy
It had everything to do with the contract, his contract was incentive/performance laden - he was signed to the minimum and received escalators for games played. Once he was told he was competing for a spot and given the already tense relationship he asked for his release. No one would trade for him with his contract, if he wants out he had to be cut and sign a new contract.I'm not even going to get into that Clown fan (not Browns fan) that posted earlier, this was a business decision, to wish death on someone for making a business decision...well, seek help. You need it. A lot of it.
delusional
Footballguy
I could see the Eagles giving him a shot.
5Rings
Lurker
They have a good center in Jackson and got slapped in the face by Bentley last time they tried to sign him. Add to that, a questionable health and a high price tag and i think
amnesiac
beer is good
it's been pretty obvious reading about the situation over the last two years that there is some bad blood that developed. i think a lot of it is related to the Browns not activating him off of PUP last season. i think basically his doctor was telling him that he could play, and for a variety of reasons the Browns did not want to activate him, and put him on IR.
they stated that he was running very well in his workout, but i wonder if they are concerned not only about his knee, but his overall strength. the pic in the paper he looked thinner somehow to me than when they signed him?
they stated that he was running very well in his workout, but i wonder if they are concerned not only about his knee, but his overall strength. the pic in the paper he looked thinner somehow to me than when they signed him?
knowledge dropper
Footballguy
The Browns tweaked this guy enough that I would give it a 75% chance he goes to another AFC North team - most likely the Steelers
eric rymer
Footballguy
Joe Bryant said:Ask him next week when he gets back. Please don't post stuff like he did.Jeric rymer said:Are you kidding me. Why would you even consider posting something like this? As a lifelong Browns fan I was shocked too, but before you go posting garbage like this, I would wait for the whole story to come out. Granted you are entitled to your own opinion, and while I don't agree with alot of them, I don't think I would have shared this one.Brownsfan07 said:
Thanks Joe. There's no place for this stuff here. 
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
I would LOVE to see The Chuck in a Steeler uniform.....if that report about him running a flat 7.0 forty was a misprint.
If that one is true, that makes me think he's not right yet.Seriously though, if he's even close to 100% the Steelers need to be at least talking to his agent riiiiight NOW.
