Warning: fopen(./cache/bb43dd7534e70a51f7edb032a4a925906ad62ffe.spc) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: Permission denied in http://bearzmania.com/modules/mod_jw_srfr/simplepie.inc on line 2416
Despite a lot of talk to the contrary, the Bears shouldn't even consider cutting Cedric Benson until training camp and, if he's healthy, they shouldn't cut him regardless of the outcome of last Saturday night's arrest for boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest.
The Bears should treat Benson's arrest as what it is—a misdemeanor. Regular people don't usually lose their jobs over a misdemeanor, even if they're coming off a bad year. And in this case, there is considerable difference of opinion as to whether Benson resisted or was the object of overzealous police work. He has denied that he was drunk and that he resisted arrest.
Keep in mind, Benson has not been arrested since he was drafted by the Bears in 2005.
Bears don't sign Gronewold Peoria Journal Star, IL - May 8, 2008 The Chicago Bears this week signed five undrafted free agents, but former Carthage High School standout Ashton Gronewold wasn't one of them. ...
"It just matters what you do when you get out there."
Friday's first day of the Bears' three-day rookie mini-camp at Halas Hall was held inside the Walter Payton Center because of rainy weather, but that didn't prevent second-round running back Matt Forte from ... via Daily Herald
Canandaigua’s Poles signs with Bears Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - May 7, 2008 Ryan Poles, a 2003 graduate from Canandaigua Academy, has agreed to terms on a contract with the Chicago Bears. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound Poles, an offensive ...
"I called my dad and told him, 'Call 911, my black friend is getting beaten up by police on Lake Travis,' "
A woman who was a passenger the night Bears' running back Cedric Benson was charged with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest is claiming that Benson was mistreated by police . via The Scores Report
Free agent defensive lineman Darrion Scott has been formally accused of holding a plastic cleaning bag over his 2-year-old son's head . via Associated Content
The Chicago Bears released veteran strong safety Adam Archuleta on Tuesday, ending a brief and disappointing tenure with the team. Archuleta, 30, broke a hand early last season and started in just 10 of the 15 games in which he appeared. He lost his starting job to Brandon McGowan and finished the season on special teams.
The Chicago Bears released veteran safety Adam Archuleta on Tuesday. The eight-year pro out of Arizona State played in 15 games last season with 10 starts at strong safety in his only season with Chicago. via NFL Football Sports Betting News
The Chicago Bears haven't had much luck finding a consistent feature back over the past two decades. Rookie Matt Forte is their best bet to reestablish a strong running game.
Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson believes officers used excessive force against him and plans to fight charges he operated a boat while intoxicated and resisted arrest on a Texas lake over the weekend. "He denies that he was intoxicated," attorney Brian Carney said Monday. "He denies that he resisted arrest." Benson is scheduled to appear in Travis County Court on May 19 to face charges...
