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The former Chicago Bears running back was released by the team in June 2008 after he was arrested in Austin, Texas, on a charge of driving while intoxicated. It was Benson's second alcohol-related arrest in five weeks. He was the fourth overall pick in the 2005 draft out of the University of Texas. He has rushed for 1,597 yards in 35 games in his first three seasons with 10 career touchdowns.
The former Chicago Bears running back was released by the team in June 2008 after he was arrested in Austin, Texas, on a charge of driving while intoxicated. It was Benson's second alcohol-related arrest in five weeks. He was the fourth overall pick in the 2005 draft out of the University of Texas. He has rushed for 1,597 yards in 35 games in his first three seasons with 10 career touchdowns.
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Other backs seem to be setting price for Forte
Enough comparable running backs have received contracts in the last year for the Bears and Matt Forte to discover some common ground on a long-term deal. Whether the sides can accomplish that with the franchise tag hanging over Forte for the 2012...
Tags: Jamal Anderson, Ted Phillips, Economy, Business and Finance, LeSean McCoy, Chris Johnson (football, running back)
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Bears quickly sign Jeffery
Ever since Cedric Benson held out for 36 days as a first-round draft pick in 2005, the Bears have moved quickly to sign their draft picks. On Wednesday, they accelerated the pace for getting this year's rookies under contract as the team reached...
Tags: Sports, Football, Prince Amukamara, Rahim Moore, Alshon Jeffery
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Even after drafting Pierce, the Ravens still have decisions to make at running back
Here is a question that the Ravens will have to answer in the coming weeks: Will they be comfortable going into the season without an experienced backup behind Ray Rice? Currently, the three top guys behind Rice on the running back depth chart –...
Tags: St. Louis Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals, Ray Rice
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Readers Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag
If you were to make a draft order of the top 32 players the Bears have selected over the last 10 years based on what you know now, what would it look like? Tim McClure, Lancaster, Calif. I went back and looked at the Bears' 83 picks in 10 drafts before...
Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Chris Johnson (football, running back), Lance Louis, Jeff Otah, Mike Martz
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NFL Draft: NFC South Preview
jgirdner@kspr.comJust when you thought the only NFL news you were going to hear about for the rest of your football off-season life was about some 36 year old guy's neck, the New Orleans Saints get smacked with the harshest punishment the NFL has ever handed down in the...Tags: Fletcher Cox, Justin Blackmon, Chris Gamble, Kelechi Osemele, Darren McFadden
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Ravens notes: Jacobs is now off the Ravens' list
Well, that Brandon Jacobs to the Ravens' speculation didn't have much of a chance to heat up. A day after Ravens coach John Harbaugh said that the former New York Giants running back is "definitely" on the team's list, Jacobs signed a deal with the San...
Tags: San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, ESPN (tv network), John Harbaugh, Torrey Smith
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Ravens' Harbaugh: 'We have to upgrade the offensive line'
Three weeks into free agency, the Ravens have retained starting linebacker Jameel McClain, added to their defensive back depth and upgraded their special teams. But one of their glaring offseason needs remains virtually untouched.
"We have to upgrade the...Tags: Sean Considine, Torrey Smith, Matt Birk, Dallas Cowboys, Ryan Grant
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Retirement of his mentor gives Allen "chance to shine"
Anthony Allen’s first emotion was disappointment. He had grown up idolizing Ricky Williams. As a high school running back from Florida, Allen watched Williams’ every move during his time with the Miami Dolphins. One of the best parts about...
Tags: Ozzie Newsome, Torrey Smith, John Harbaugh, Ray Rice, Ricky Williams
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Assessing the AFC North in free agency
The Baltimore SunFree agency began four weeks ago today (though after waiting days and days and days for the Ravens to make moves, it feels like it started four months ago). The Ravens lost three starters during the first week of free agency and a few reserves. But they...Tags: Jameel McClain, Lardarius Webb, St. Louis Rams, Robert Griffin III, Cincinnati Bengals
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Game 16: Homeward bound: Ravens beat Bengals to clinch AFC North title and first-round bye in playoffs
They yelled and chanted and happily grabbed souvenir T-shirts and hats that contained an inscription these Ravens have longed to hear: "AFC North Division Champions"
"This feels good," said linebacker Terrell Suggs after emerging from a boisterous Ravens...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Vonta Leach, Joe Flacco, Torrey Smith, Cincinnati Bengals
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Jerome Simpson flip: A video clip that must be seen
The Fabulous ForumJerome Simpson, a young and athletic receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, has flipped his way into America's hearts and minds. If you haven't seen the video of the touchdown reception on which Simpson does a forward flip over an Arizona...... -
Angelo wanted a solution, and he got it
Jerry Angelo famously said he wanted a few solutions, and Tuesday, the Bears finally opted for one of the smartest: firing Angelo.
Yes, the man who spent a second-round pick on legendary Dan Bazuin is out.
Maybe Angelo ultimately gets to color it as a...Tags: Lovie Smith, Dan Bazuin, Injuries and Wounds, Football, Jay Cutler
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