Remember the tears that flowed down the face of Cedric Benson on draft day years ago? The media spun it that Benson was so overwhelmed with joy and emotion that he couldn't hold it back ... Of course, that's what we the fans were told. However, people in the know, well this is from David Haugh:
"Benson was bugged that Jerry Angelo decided to draft him despite Benson's representatives making clear in a last-minute phone call that they and the Bears weren't on the same page regarding fundamental contract demands.
Benson was so filled with fury and frustration over the contentious contract battle he knew awaited him, one that eventually led to a 36-day holdout, that he couldn't fight back the tears rolling down his cheek."
Yes, folks, as if we didn't know Cedric Benson was a douchebag, head-case who was blessed with too many dollars and too little sense ... we also learned that Jerry Angelo was just as complicit in this as Benson. Angelo - through all the talk of "character guys" knew this guy was all about the money from the word GO and yet still wasted our 4th overall pick, millions of dollars, and countless second-chances on a guy who didn't want to be a Bear and spent his entire time being a malcontent more interested in running to the bank than running the ball.
Cedric Benson will go down as one of the all-time busts in Bear history, but it will also be a cautionary tale for every GM out there. The question continues to be how much longer can we watch Jerry Angelo make mistake after mistake and run these drafts into the ground. One offensive player Jerry and I mean one who PLAYS OFFENSE not a player like Benson who's simply OFFENSIVE.
Showing posts with label 2 yards and a cloud of BUST. Show all posts
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Something to Talk About
It started as rumblings but is quicly gaining ground. Cedric "Two yards and a cloud of bust" Benson may not be long in the Windy City. For a guy who should wear a mask and have Maurice Clarett ride shotgun every time he picks up his paycheck, this is long overdue. There are several schools of thought going about so I will try to summarize all of them.
First: Some believe Benson is not responding well to rehab. Should we be surprised that a guy whose work ethic rivals your brother-in-law who "can't find work" is having trouble putting in the hours to bounce back from a leg injury.
Second: Some believe rehab or not Benson is gone. Benson hasn't been able to pickup pass protection for the last 3 years; Forte comes into minicamp and the first thing he says he needs to do to make it to the field is pickup pass protection. The 2nd-string RB on any team has to be able to provide support for special teams. Benson can't block and he can't be a 3-down back (see Adrian Peterson). If Forte is worse than Benson, a step above Peterson, and picks up the pass protection ... Buh-bye Ced, don't let the blue and orange door hit ya in the ass on the way out.
Third: It's a combo of the two and Garret Wolfe. Wolfe was picked in the 3rd round last season and showed some flashes in the regular season as a change-of-pace back. Jerry Angelo isn't going to pull the plug on Wolfe after one year. Forte was drafted to be a feature back. Benson is not responding to rehab and wasn't very good on two healthy legs as it was.
Either way, it should be interesting. Here's to hoping that Forte is the real deal, and Wolfe evolves into a change-of-pace big play threat.
Coach hear our prayer.
First: Some believe Benson is not responding well to rehab. Should we be surprised that a guy whose work ethic rivals your brother-in-law who "can't find work" is having trouble putting in the hours to bounce back from a leg injury.
Second: Some believe rehab or not Benson is gone. Benson hasn't been able to pickup pass protection for the last 3 years; Forte comes into minicamp and the first thing he says he needs to do to make it to the field is pickup pass protection. The 2nd-string RB on any team has to be able to provide support for special teams. Benson can't block and he can't be a 3-down back (see Adrian Peterson). If Forte is worse than Benson, a step above Peterson, and picks up the pass protection ... Buh-bye Ced, don't let the blue and orange door hit ya in the ass on the way out.
Third: It's a combo of the two and Garret Wolfe. Wolfe was picked in the 3rd round last season and showed some flashes in the regular season as a change-of-pace back. Jerry Angelo isn't going to pull the plug on Wolfe after one year. Forte was drafted to be a feature back. Benson is not responding to rehab and wasn't very good on two healthy legs as it was.
Either way, it should be interesting. Here's to hoping that Forte is the real deal, and Wolfe evolves into a change-of-pace big play threat.
Coach hear our prayer.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Da Coach's March Letter to Duh Angelo
Hey numbnuts,
Just wanted to congratulate you on another great offseason. I mean, last season I thought you totally outdid yourself when you let your only offensive weapon go for a bag of magic beans. But this season? You're a front-runner for the INEPT hall of fame and that's saying something with that square-jawed, meathead Millen in the race; and let's not forget the crypt keeper out there in Oakland.
This year, you watched as your team tumbled back to one of the worst offenses in the NFL. And you sprang to IN-action by letting your best receiver go via free agency (you didn't even get beans this time!). Not only that, you systematically refused to sign ANY top free agent despite glaring needs at quarterback, runningback, wide receiver, and offensive line. This could be the first fucking offense in NFL history to post NEGATIVE yard totals for a season. You better teach Brad Maynard how to punt lefty because you can't expect one leg to take that much abuse.
Hell you could have even shaken things up a bit by jettisoning Ron Turner in favor of someone who can spin this pile of shit you created into something that looks like an NFL offense ... but you didn't. I guess you only lose your job in this coaching staff if you take a team to a Super Bowl.
And the quarterback position? Christ on a crutch what a clusterfuck. Congrats on getting anything more valuable than a bag of balls with that Brian Griese trade; yeah, who needs an experienced veteran quarterback anyhow? And when camp opens, your plan is to have an "open competition" between Rex Grossman, Kyle Orton and some camp body to be named later?!? For christ sakes your QB depth chart looks like a washed-up hooker: two useless boobs and one gaping hole. I hope you kept Henry Burris' and Kordell Stewart's cell phone numbers, you may need'em this year.
Finally, your number four overall selection at runningback is now entering his 5th season. Cedric "2 yards and a cloud of Bust" Benson reminds me of a young Rashaan Salaam ... minus the talent, speed, field vision, desire, dedication, and class. How he remains on this team is a mystery to myself, Chicago fans, the coaching staff, teammates, Benson himself, and even his own mother.
In short, you have finally amassed an offensive roster so talent-less, the XFL looks like a superior product. Jump out a fucking window.
Da Coach
Just wanted to congratulate you on another great offseason. I mean, last season I thought you totally outdid yourself when you let your only offensive weapon go for a bag of magic beans. But this season? You're a front-runner for the INEPT hall of fame and that's saying something with that square-jawed, meathead Millen in the race; and let's not forget the crypt keeper out there in Oakland.
This year, you watched as your team tumbled back to one of the worst offenses in the NFL. And you sprang to IN-action by letting your best receiver go via free agency (you didn't even get beans this time!). Not only that, you systematically refused to sign ANY top free agent despite glaring needs at quarterback, runningback, wide receiver, and offensive line. This could be the first fucking offense in NFL history to post NEGATIVE yard totals for a season. You better teach Brad Maynard how to punt lefty because you can't expect one leg to take that much abuse.
Hell you could have even shaken things up a bit by jettisoning Ron Turner in favor of someone who can spin this pile of shit you created into something that looks like an NFL offense ... but you didn't. I guess you only lose your job in this coaching staff if you take a team to a Super Bowl.
And the quarterback position? Christ on a crutch what a clusterfuck. Congrats on getting anything more valuable than a bag of balls with that Brian Griese trade; yeah, who needs an experienced veteran quarterback anyhow? And when camp opens, your plan is to have an "open competition" between Rex Grossman, Kyle Orton and some camp body to be named later?!? For christ sakes your QB depth chart looks like a washed-up hooker: two useless boobs and one gaping hole. I hope you kept Henry Burris' and Kordell Stewart's cell phone numbers, you may need'em this year.
Finally, your number four overall selection at runningback is now entering his 5th season. Cedric "2 yards and a cloud of Bust" Benson reminds me of a young Rashaan Salaam ... minus the talent, speed, field vision, desire, dedication, and class. How he remains on this team is a mystery to myself, Chicago fans, the coaching staff, teammates, Benson himself, and even his own mother.
In short, you have finally amassed an offensive roster so talent-less, the XFL looks like a superior product. Jump out a fucking window.
Da Coach
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Cedric Benson's offseason weight-loss concern
News from Halas Hall came back that Cedric Benson has slimmed down in the offseason to nearly 15 pounds less than what he played at last season. A team official commented that Cedric had an offseason problem but has worked through it with the help of 2nd-string RB Adrian Peterson.
One Bears insider had this to say regarding the situation: "Cedric decided it was time for him to branch out on his own instead of following the meals and dietary requirements of the training staff. Being that he is a pampered, 220 lb pussy with no real-world experience, it was quite an adustment. He tried going to the local Dominics but he'd push the cart 3-6 feet and then - as customary - fall down on the spot. Even if he managed to move it an entire 10 yards or so he'd inexplicably ram it straight into an island or end cap. By the time he'd leave the store, he'd barely have two items in his cart and need three or four bagboys to assist him back to his car. This went on for about a month before we were finally called."
Asked about what has happened since, the source said, "Well he dropped about 25 pounds but now we have Adrian Peterson do his grocery shopping so he's managed to gain about 10 back and is still bulking up. ... He's still not allowed back at Dominic's though without full pads and a white protective helmet."
One Bears insider had this to say regarding the situation: "Cedric decided it was time for him to branch out on his own instead of following the meals and dietary requirements of the training staff. Being that he is a pampered, 220 lb pussy with no real-world experience, it was quite an adustment. He tried going to the local Dominics but he'd push the cart 3-6 feet and then - as customary - fall down on the spot. Even if he managed to move it an entire 10 yards or so he'd inexplicably ram it straight into an island or end cap. By the time he'd leave the store, he'd barely have two items in his cart and need three or four bagboys to assist him back to his car. This went on for about a month before we were finally called."
Asked about what has happened since, the source said, "Well he dropped about 25 pounds but now we have Adrian Peterson do his grocery shopping so he's managed to gain about 10 back and is still bulking up. ... He's still not allowed back at Dominic's though without full pads and a white protective helmet."
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