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I would have to assume there is a dislike of Benson from Texas Police officers after he made headlines by basically calling them liars and accusing them of wrongfully arresting him and using unnecessary force.

I wanted that hat last year and at the time the only place I could find it was at Soldier Field but it didnt have the flex fit on it. I like that logo though.

Orton was third string and Griese was healthy when they started him so I wouldnt think it would be too unlikely. Hopefully we are in the hunt all year and can stick with one guy.

If that happened I could see them starting one of the UFA's or possibly going after someone like Simms/Leftwich to spot start.

I dunno if thats supposed to be in green or what, but if not, wow. Thats kind of an odd statement. Ive hated Bensons work ethic, attitude and toughness since hes been here. In my eyes he hasnt done anything to warrant me taking his word on anything so I dont think its unreasonable to be skeptical on these sudden changes he claims hes made. Id prefer to see him prove himself on the field instead of in an interview.

Youre reading way too far into what Im saying and over analyzing it. Im just not interested in what he is saying. Ill believe him if he shows up to play. Since hes been here he hasnt taken responsibility for anything and just points fingers and wants things handed to him. We can sit here and try to read between the lines of everything he says but nobody here really knows. Which is why I will reserve judgment till the season. I think anyone skeptical of Bensons words or actions is very justified.

I basically think hes trying to say that while he is happy that the coaches are behind him now, he still thinks about the Thomas Jones situation. I dont think when he criticizes himself he doesnt mean what he is saying. I honestly believe in his head he doesnt think theres anything he would need to improve on. Ive heard enough of what Benson likes, dislikes, thinks of the offense and where he thinks he needs to improve. Hes reached the point in his career where he needs to get it done on the field period.

I also think Orton fits our current offense much better. That doesnt mean I think Grossman is bad, I just think our current roster doesnt suit his strengths at all. He would be much better served on a team like Minnesota. Good running game, good offensive line and some speed at WR to stretch the field.

3 rings as of now

neither because IMO I think Jordan was hands down better so Im not saying the public is wrong. Im saying that no matter what he does he more than likely wont be considered better than Jordan to the fans. Unless for whatever reason Kobe can win this championship and 3 or 4 more. I just dont think the comparison is really fair. He shouldnt have to be measured against the greatest ever to validate his career.

Everything Benson says leads me to believe he is never going to get it. Every time he talks about stuff like this he always manages to throw in something pointing blame elsewhere with some kind of half hearted plan for what he will do to turn it around. I think he will realize it goes a lot farther to let his play do the talking.

Bears coach Lovie Smith said he believes in these events -- this one was held smack in the middle of the team's three-day mandatory camp. He sees them as a way of providing action behind his words. Most NFL teams chant we are family. Smith lives it. It was clear in the gentle, caring way that he engaged families during the event. In the extra moments he took to welcome all. Smith has given his team a similar message and follow-up relating to its running game -- it will be back full-throttle for the 2008 season. He is selling it. He expects it bought. "We talk around here about getting off the bus running the football, it is our philosophy, but we were not a good running team last year," Smith said of his recent 7-9 Bears. "We need to. We have to. We will. "I am the first to admit it didn't happen. The fault starts with me. So, we admit it. Now we're not going to do a lot of talking about it. We're going back on the football field to work. We're a 7-9 team with some big hills to climb. We've climbed them before." They climbed them after Smith's first season in Chicago, which finished with a 5-11 record. The next season his team was 11-5 and in the playoffs. Then 13-3 and in the Super Bowl. But look no further than the running game disparity of the last two seasons to see where the Bears have been, where they are and where they must go. In their Super Bowl season, the Bears averaged 119.9 rushing yards per game. Last season it was only 83.1. The average yards gained per carry went from 5.0 to 3.1. The rushing first downs sank from 103 to 74. The rushing attempts dropped from 503 to 423. The run-pass differential was plus 11 in passes during the Super Bowl season (503 runs/514 passes). It was plus 146 in passes last season (423/569). "You're playing games here in Chicago in the winter where you can have heavy snow and winds gusting more than 50 miles per hour," Bears running backs coach Tim Spencer said. "If you look at any Bears season and the passes are way out of whack with the runs, that probably means we weren't very good." This formula especially holds true for the Bears. It is a franchise built in part on the foundation of Hall of Fame backs Gale Sayers and Walter Payton. This franchise will always seek a commitment to rushing excellence. But with quarterbacks Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman battling for the starting spot, the question the Bears are often asked is if their quarterbacks are good enough to take heat off of the running game? In this instance, in today's game, must the pass preclude the run to make the run game thrive? "Well, I believe in a running game and great defense and special teams," Smith said. "I believe in a running team that can pass. A defense that gets takeaways. A complete package in the run game: Wide receivers who block, offensive linemen who are committed, coaches who call the game well, us getting ahead in order to run. So many other factors. "We have a group of running backs. We are going to use them all. But Cedric Benson is our starter. Someone has to beat him out." Benson was drafted by the Bears as the No. 4 overall pick in 2005. He started 11 games last season before missing the final five due to an ankle injury. He replaced Thomas Jones, who was traded to the Jets in 2007 offseason. Smith said that the Bears missed Jones. Benson, whose off-field incidents have overshadowed his on-field production, said that the Bears have not seen his best. But he insists they will. "It means everything to have a head coach who is behind me," Benson said. "My first two years here I was behind Thomas Jones. Most of the time I just watched him work. I've got to take the heat for some things, though. Actually, I've taken a lot of heat -- but I'm not tripping. We had a bad year last year that led to some finger-pointing but ended in a good place, with everyone, including me, looking in the mirror. I've got three words for me this season: Real, nice and hard." Fellow running back Adrian Peterson offered another three words for the entire group: "GET IT DONE." Matt Forte will push for playing time as a rookie in Chicago. Peterson is a six-year, all-around back from Georgia Southern. Garrett Wolfe is a second-year back who features quickness. Matt Forte is a rookie in from Tulane. And fullback Jason McKie blocks for them all. So does a reshuffled and re-tooled offensive line, anchored by center Olin Kreutz and guard Roberto Garza. The organization knows that Orton or Grossman must produce enough difference-making pass plays for the Bears to be a special team. Smith said both are battling for the starting job and likely will into the preseason. "Right now they look like guys at the free throw line, shooting free throws, throwing the ball around here in shorts with no pressure in their faces, with no hits," Smith said. "I will do my evaluation when they get hit. I have told every one of our players that we are a 7-9 team. This is where you are. This is your role in the turnaround. Quarterbacks included." Thus, in the Bears' world, the quarterbacks are an axle. The running backs, the running game are the wheels. Smith said his team gets it. He is excited about this team. He believes it is preparing for a special season. If it can continue to compete and remain healthy, Smith sees a bigger Bears reunion. An even bigger Family Day. "We're a 7-9 team, one that finished in last place in our division," Smith said. "You're 7-9, it tests your character. You see what you got. I think our best football is ahead of us."

Well then we have to find a new part for the turnstyle. It wont be that easy considering Fred Miller is gone.

Excellent!

Its an unfair comparison for Kobe. Hes never going to be on Jordans level in the eyes of the public but that shouldnt diminish anything hes done. He truly is one of the greatest players of all time.

Ron Turner will be played by John Shoop

The main reason they traded for Shaq though was because Marion wanted out and they figured their window to win was closing and if they were going to compete against teams in the west they needed someone to cover Duncan. They still have Shaq and Nash and if they traded Stoudemire it completely puts them into rebuilding and would be the end of the Nash run in Phoenix. If they want to try and compete with the guys they have now they wont trade him, but if they are trying to move on from D'antonis system and get younger they might.

Virginia McCaskey will be played by the crypt keeper

I was gonna use Owen Wilson to play Greg Olsen. Back to the drawing board.

What does everyone think the likely hood of both guys starting at some point during next season? Im thinking its very likely. I wouldnt be too surprised to see one of the rookies get a shot if were out of the playoff race early.

I think we know who Lovie thinks is the better quarterback. However, if he keeps the competition open all the way through the preseason than he will have an easier time justifying his choice.

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My brother who gave me the Forest Whitaker idea actually suggested this one too, nice work.

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