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Cedric Benson WAIVED by the Bears (1 Viewer)
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Chachi
Footballguy
Bears send home Benson, later release troubled running back
ESPN.com news services
Updated: June 9, 2008, 5:04 PM ET
Cedric Benson's time with the Chicago Bears is up.
The troubled running back, whose relationship with the team soured further because of his second arrest in little more than a month Saturday, was waived by the team on Monday, sources told ESPN.com's John Clayton.
Before his release, Benson made one last ditch effort to repair the situation, issuing an apology on Monday afternoon.
"I apologize for making the poor decision to drink and drive during the early morning of Saturday, June 7th," he said in a statement. "Given the incident last month, it was a particularly bad decision. I have no excuse for this lack of judgment.
Though I strongly believe that I am not guilty of any crime, I realize that the public and the Bears organization hold me to higher standard. Though my local attorneys will continue to work hard to prove my innocence, I confess to using poor judgment. Please accept my deepest apology."
The Bears released the running back shortly thereafter. The Chicago Sun-Times reported on its Web site earlier in the day that Benson showed up at Monday's OTA and was sent home by coach Lovie Smith.
"I know that he went to practice today and Lovie told him to go home," Benson's attorney Sam Bassett said before the release, according to the newspaper. "I don't know if it's because of the publicity or because it's a distraction, or if the Bears are trying to decide what to do. He's just kind of waiting to see what they tell him and what they are going to require of him.
"His agent and business manager are doing some stuff with the Bears that I am not privy to. He knows the Bears may release him. He hopes they don't. He knows he screwed up."
Benson was arrested on a drunken driving charge in Austin, Texas, early Saturday and Bears officials said they would treat the matter seriously. Benson's attorney said the former Texas star had a few drinks with dinner but didn't think he was intoxicated and cooperated with police.
The arrest comes a month after Benson was charged in Austin with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest. He has said neither charge is true, and those cases are pending.
At a fan event at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday, Angelo said he hadn't spoken to Benson but called the most recent situation unfortunate.
"Disappointment is too much an often-used word when we're talking about Cedric, and the number one lesson for every player is protect your job," Angelo said. "So we're all held accountable for our actions."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3434053
ESPN.com news services
Updated: June 9, 2008, 5:04 PM ET
Cedric Benson's time with the Chicago Bears is up.
The troubled running back, whose relationship with the team soured further because of his second arrest in little more than a month Saturday, was waived by the team on Monday, sources told ESPN.com's John Clayton.
Before his release, Benson made one last ditch effort to repair the situation, issuing an apology on Monday afternoon.
"I apologize for making the poor decision to drink and drive during the early morning of Saturday, June 7th," he said in a statement. "Given the incident last month, it was a particularly bad decision. I have no excuse for this lack of judgment.
Though I strongly believe that I am not guilty of any crime, I realize that the public and the Bears organization hold me to higher standard. Though my local attorneys will continue to work hard to prove my innocence, I confess to using poor judgment. Please accept my deepest apology."
The Bears released the running back shortly thereafter. The Chicago Sun-Times reported on its Web site earlier in the day that Benson showed up at Monday's OTA and was sent home by coach Lovie Smith.
"I know that he went to practice today and Lovie told him to go home," Benson's attorney Sam Bassett said before the release, according to the newspaper. "I don't know if it's because of the publicity or because it's a distraction, or if the Bears are trying to decide what to do. He's just kind of waiting to see what they tell him and what they are going to require of him.
"His agent and business manager are doing some stuff with the Bears that I am not privy to. He knows the Bears may release him. He hopes they don't. He knows he screwed up."
Benson was arrested on a drunken driving charge in Austin, Texas, early Saturday and Bears officials said they would treat the matter seriously. Benson's attorney said the former Texas star had a few drinks with dinner but didn't think he was intoxicated and cooperated with police.
The arrest comes a month after Benson was charged in Austin with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest. He has said neither charge is true, and those cases are pending.
At a fan event at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday, Angelo said he hadn't spoken to Benson but called the most recent situation unfortunate.
"Disappointment is too much an often-used word when we're talking about Cedric, and the number one lesson for every player is protect your job," Angelo said. "So we're all held accountable for our actions."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3434053
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Interesting. 
TheFanatic
Footballguy
Ouch....Forte just jumped up simply based on opportunity alone!?!?
Al Toon's Mole
Footballguy
I've heard he was sent home...but still have not found one credible source that states he was released yet.
And ESPN is NOT CREDIBLE, they are probably just throwing this out there in hopes it comes true.
Show me when Shecter/Shefter (sp?) from NFL Network says it's happened and I'll believe it.
ETA: If this proves true...Hello Mr. Kevin Jones, you have a call waiting on line 1.
And ESPN is NOT CREDIBLE, they are probably just throwing this out there in hopes it comes true.
Show me when Shecter/Shefter (sp?) from NFL Network says it's happened and I'll believe it.
ETA: If this proves true...Hello Mr. Kevin Jones, you have a call waiting on line 1.
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Jason Wood
Zoo York
Anyone else chuckle by his admitting to drinking and driving and then saying he honestly believes he's not guilty of any crime?
Al Toon's Mole
Footballguy
Lamont Jordan
sholditch
Footballguy
Peterson is what he is and nothing more. HE's a sold special teamer and a third-down back. We need to sign one of the FAs. Anyone know how much the bears have in cap room and what the hit is from cutting Benson?
bcr8f
Footballguy
He is home. He never bothered showing up. What a tool.
Avery
Footballguy
That jumped out at me too. And his "attorneys will continue to work hard to prove my innocence.This guy just doesn't get it. If admitting that you have a problem is the first step to recovery, this guy just doesn't have a shot at success in life, outside of the gridiron.Anyone else chuckle by his admitting to drinking and driving and then saying he honestly believes he's not guilty of any crime?
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
They will certainly sign someone for a year. Alexander looks like a solid fit. Not that he'd be great or anything. He won't.Lamont Jordan
That's a pretty solid crew of free agent RBs entering camp. Last year's free agent veteran RBs at this time were Corey Dillon and who? And Dillon never signed anywhere. This will definitely be interesting to see if, where and when these guys might wind up week one.
duece2626
Footballguy
BEARS BID BUH-BYE TO BENSON
Posted by Mike Florio on June 9, 2008, 5:12 p.m.
After Bears running back Cedric Benson’s first arrest last month in Texas, coach Lovie Smith declared that Benson is still the starter.
He isn’t any more.
The Bears have released Benson. (Technically, he has been placed on waivers, since he has less than four years of NFL service.)
“Cedric displayed a pattern of behavior we will not tolerate,” General Manager Jerry Angelo said in a team-issued release. “As I said this past weekend, you have to protect your job. Everyone in this organization is held accountable for their actions. When individual priorities overshadow team goals, we suffer the consequences as a team. Those who fail to understand the importance of ‘team’ will not play for the Chicago Bears.”
Benson was the fourth overall pick in the 2005 draft, which now features four busts of Biblical proportion among the top ten selections: Benson; Pacman Jones (No. 6); Troy Williamson (No. 7); and Mike Williams (No. 10).
Some league insiders believed that the Bears would keep Benson around because his salary is relatively low and because running backs tend to get hurt.
The move could prompt the Bears to try to sign an available veteran, such as Shaun Alexander or Travis Henry.
It’ll be interesting to see whether anyone claims Benson on waivers. Somehow, we see the Buccaneers or the Cowboys in Benson’s future
Posted by Mike Florio on June 9, 2008, 5:12 p.m.
After Bears running back Cedric Benson’s first arrest last month in Texas, coach Lovie Smith declared that Benson is still the starter.
He isn’t any more.
The Bears have released Benson. (Technically, he has been placed on waivers, since he has less than four years of NFL service.)
“Cedric displayed a pattern of behavior we will not tolerate,” General Manager Jerry Angelo said in a team-issued release. “As I said this past weekend, you have to protect your job. Everyone in this organization is held accountable for their actions. When individual priorities overshadow team goals, we suffer the consequences as a team. Those who fail to understand the importance of ‘team’ will not play for the Chicago Bears.”
Benson was the fourth overall pick in the 2005 draft, which now features four busts of Biblical proportion among the top ten selections: Benson; Pacman Jones (No. 6); Troy Williamson (No. 7); and Mike Williams (No. 10).
Some league insiders believed that the Bears would keep Benson around because his salary is relatively low and because running backs tend to get hurt.
The move could prompt the Bears to try to sign an available veteran, such as Shaun Alexander or Travis Henry.
It’ll be interesting to see whether anyone claims Benson on waivers. Somehow, we see the Buccaneers or the Cowboys in Benson’s future
The Man with the Plan
Footballguy
It didn't used to be that way. Gale Sayers, Walter Payton, Neal Anderson were all first-round picks by the Bears. They drafted at least 1 good running back a decade from the 60-80's. The 90's and 00's have just been a failure. What happened since then?
hutchins929
Footballguy
I bet the Lions try to bring him over to try and satisfy Roy Williams (UT Allum) so that he signs a new deal.
hephner
Footballguy
Posted on NFL.com now:
Bears waive RB Benson after latest arrest
It even says part of it was picked up from the AP, so it's definitely official now.
Bears waive RB Benson after latest arrest
It even says part of it was picked up from the AP, so it's definitely official now.
hephner
Footballguy
!???!!!???!!?!?!!
sholditch
Footballguy
I have no idea. But if you look at that draft class, it was like playing russian roulette with five bullets:
http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?season=2005
1 Alex Smith QB Utah San Francisco 49ers Bust
2 Ronnie Brown RB Auburn Miami Dolphins
3 Braylon Edwards WR Michigan Cleveland Browns
4 Cedric Benson RB Texas Chicago Bears Bust
5 Cadillac Williams RB Auburn Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bust
6 Pacman Jones CB West Virginia Tennessee Titans Bust
7 Troy Williamson WR South Carolina Minnesota Vikings Bust
8 Antrel Rolle DB Miami (Fla.) Arizona Cardinals Bust
9 Carlos Rogers DB Auburn Washington Redskins
10 Mike Williams WR USC Detroit Lions Bust
11 DeMarcus Ware OLB Troy State Dallas Cowboys
12 Shawne Merriman OLB Maryland San Diego Chargers
13 Jammal Brown T Oklahoma New Orleans Saints
14 Thomas Davis DB Georgia Carolina Panthers Bust
15 Derrick Johnson OLB Texas Kansas City Chiefs
16 Travis Johnson DT Florida State Houston Texans
17 David Pollack LB Georgia Cincinnati Bengals
18 Erasmus James DE Wisconsin Minnesota Vikings
19 Alex Barron T Florida State St. Louis Rams
20 Marcus Spears DE Louisiana State Dallas Cowboys
21 Matt Jones WR Arkansas Jacksonville Jaguars Bust
22 Mark Clayton WR Oklahoma Baltimore Ravens Bust
23 Fabian Washington CB Nebraska Oakland Raiders
24 Aaron Rodgers QB California Green Bay Packers
25 Jason Campbell QB Auburn Washington Redskins
26 Chris Spencer C Mississippi Seattle Seahawks
27 Roddy White WR Alabama-Birmingham Atlanta Falcons
28 Luis Castillo DE Northwestern San Diego Chargers
29 Marlin Jackson DB Michigan Indianapolis Colts
30 Heath Miller TE Virginia Pittsburgh Steelers
31 Mike Patterson DT USC Philadelphia Eagles
32 Logan Mankins G Fresno State New England Patriots
Six of the top ten were total busts and another three in the first round. This was just a really, really bad year to have a top-ten pick.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?season=2005
1 Alex Smith QB Utah San Francisco 49ers Bust
2 Ronnie Brown RB Auburn Miami Dolphins
3 Braylon Edwards WR Michigan Cleveland Browns
4 Cedric Benson RB Texas Chicago Bears Bust
5 Cadillac Williams RB Auburn Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bust
6 Pacman Jones CB West Virginia Tennessee Titans Bust
7 Troy Williamson WR South Carolina Minnesota Vikings Bust
8 Antrel Rolle DB Miami (Fla.) Arizona Cardinals Bust
9 Carlos Rogers DB Auburn Washington Redskins
10 Mike Williams WR USC Detroit Lions Bust
11 DeMarcus Ware OLB Troy State Dallas Cowboys
12 Shawne Merriman OLB Maryland San Diego Chargers
13 Jammal Brown T Oklahoma New Orleans Saints
14 Thomas Davis DB Georgia Carolina Panthers Bust
15 Derrick Johnson OLB Texas Kansas City Chiefs
16 Travis Johnson DT Florida State Houston Texans
17 David Pollack LB Georgia Cincinnati Bengals
18 Erasmus James DE Wisconsin Minnesota Vikings
19 Alex Barron T Florida State St. Louis Rams
20 Marcus Spears DE Louisiana State Dallas Cowboys
21 Matt Jones WR Arkansas Jacksonville Jaguars Bust
22 Mark Clayton WR Oklahoma Baltimore Ravens Bust
23 Fabian Washington CB Nebraska Oakland Raiders
24 Aaron Rodgers QB California Green Bay Packers
25 Jason Campbell QB Auburn Washington Redskins
26 Chris Spencer C Mississippi Seattle Seahawks
27 Roddy White WR Alabama-Birmingham Atlanta Falcons
28 Luis Castillo DE Northwestern San Diego Chargers
29 Marlin Jackson DB Michigan Indianapolis Colts
30 Heath Miller TE Virginia Pittsburgh Steelers
31 Mike Patterson DT USC Philadelphia Eagles
32 Logan Mankins G Fresno State New England Patriots
Six of the top ten were total busts and another three in the first round. This was just a really, really bad year to have a top-ten pick.
hutchins929
Footballguy
Just trying to think like a dumb ### Lions president! I never said it would be a good thing for the Lions... But hey, it's the LIONS!
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
I think the Bears should take a shot with Travis Henry.
My BEARS UNDER 8 wins wager
is looking better and better.
My BEARS UNDER 8 wins wager
is looking better and better.
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
I think you missed one. Injury related, of course, but still.ETA - Bloom beat me to it.
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buck naked
Footballguy
Holy Cow. Chicago, especially FBG fathers, lock up your daughters!!!
RexGrossman Fan
Footballguy
Looking better now that Benson is gone? You must love this guyI think the Bears should take a shot with Travis Henry.My BEARS UNDER 8 wins wageris looking better and better.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
There is a guy there that had 51 receptions and 930 total yds plus 3 TD last season...
TheFanatic
Footballguy
First, coming from Rex Grossman is moneySecond, I was thinking that cutting Benson may hurt his chances of winning that bet...Looking better now that Benson is gone? You must love this guyI think the Bears should take a shot with Travis Henry.My BEARS UNDER 8 wins wageris looking better and better.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
Benson can still lead the way. Lead the way to court. Lead the way to, if he's lucky, a tryout with another team. Lead the way to his couch for a year. Lead the way to the Commissioner's office to be suspended for 4 games for when a team actually does sign him. Lead the way to 3rd arrest. Lead the way to obscurity.And that's when BWLTW changes his nic to Forte_Will_Lead_The_Way.Later bum
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
Don't get me wrong. I don't either. That was the point I was trying to make, that the end result was the same. Pollack was a great player. It was a shame what happened to him.
duece2626
Footballguy
What's really the difference between then and now?I think the Bears should take a shot with Travis Henry.My BEARS UNDER 8 wins wageris looking better and better.
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
I'm thinking this happens also.
sholditch
Footballguy
Yeah, he was amazing at UGA. Definitely one of my favorite all-time bulldogs, but I always wondered about him in the pros. Really is too bad. I think he will make an amazing coach and I bet the doors are wide open for him at UGA to be a defensive-ends coach or a d-line coach. By far the best play of his career was when he recorded a sack, interception, and a TD all within about 1 second. That defense he was one was second to none.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Do the Bears look at Henry? Do they pick up the phone and call the Raiders to see what it will take to trade for Jordan?
Something tells me that they will not sit pat with Forte, Peterson, and Wolfe.
Something tells me that they will not sit pat with Forte, Peterson, and Wolfe.
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
Henry has a bit of a checkered past also. I really don't see how Angelo could go that route. I think it will be Jordan or KJ.Chadstroma said:
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Alexander might work as well.
To me, Kevin Jones looks like the guy most likely to benefit from a change of scenery. The other guys are either broken down, have had chances at multiple teams, or both. Whats SA gonna do with this offense? He might be effective on a team that can spread the field with a legit passing threat, but he's not going anywhere against 8 man fronts all season and an o-line that may actually be worse than last year (if there is so much as 1 injury). You need a guy with some wiggle, and KJ might pull it off.
Chachi
Footballguy
KJ is the most logical fit.
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