Bears release RB Cedric Benson after latest arrest - Page 3 - New England Patriots Forums

***KontradictioN*** · 06-10-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

Benson says that he passed the tests without a problem and wants the video shown. How exactly does that make it "set in stone"? I'm not saying Benson is right or wrong, but that's what trials are for.

The players were stupid enough to allow the clause to be changed. They need to be smart enough to get it changed back, in order to insure that even the lesser players get the advantage of due process.

Of course he says he passed the tests. That was his second DUI in a month. He knew he was in deep ***** with the NFL for this one. Do you really expect him to cop to it and say "yeah I did it" when he hadn't been kicked off the team yet and there was a ray of light that he would stay? Plus, how many cops do you think have it out for someone they have never met before?

***Deus Irae*** · 06-10-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KontradictioN

Of course he says he passed the tests. That was his second DUI in a month. He knew he was in deep ***** with the NFL for this one. Do you really expect him to cop to it and say "yeah I did it" when he hadn't been kicked off the team yet and there was a ray of light that he would stay? Plus, how many cops do you think have it out for someone they have never met before?

I know cops, and plenty of them would be looking to give Benson a hassle. That is, however, just a side issue to the due process problem the NFL now has. It's bad enough that Commissioner Clouseau is judge, jury and executioner, without also allowing the teams to play those same roles.

***KontradictioN*** · 06-10-2008, 10:57 AM

Oh, by the way Deus:

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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."

Benson was arrested on a drunken driving charge in Austin early Saturday and Bears officials said they would treat the matter seriously.

Benson's attorney, Sam Bassett, said Saturday that the former Texas star had a few drinks with dinner, but didn't think he was intoxicated, although he acknowledged his client would "probably be in trouble with his team."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3434053

His lawyer even admitted to Benson having a few drinks with dinner. So basically, he wasn't hammered, but his blood alcohol level was over the legal limit meaning that he was a prime suspect for a D.U.I. I'm not sure about Texas' laws but here in Florida, if you refuse a breathalizer that means that you're automatically going to jail for blood tests. So while he may not have been piss drunk, he was still driving under the influence. Two D.U.I.'s in one month is pretty bad. Like I said, the stories vary with the boat incident but the D.U.I. in the car is pretty set in stone. His lawyer said he did it which is pretty bad because the lawyer is charged with defending Benson.

By the way, one drink and you're already over the BAC.

***Deus Irae*** · 06-10-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KontradictioN

Oh, by the way Deus:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3434053

His lawyer even admitted to Benson having a few drinks with dinner. So basically, he wasn't hammered, but his blood alcohol level was over the legal limit meaning that he was a prime suspect for a D.U.I. I'm not sure about Texas' laws but here in Florida, if you refuse a breathalizer that means that you're automatically going to jail for blood tests. So while he may not have been piss drunk, he was still driving under the influence. Two D.U.I.'s in one month is pretty bad. Like I said, the stories vary with the boat incident but the D.U.I. in the car is pretty set in stone. His lawyer said he did it which is pretty bad because the lawyer is charged with defending Benson.

By the way, one drink and you're already over the BAC.

His BAL is unknown because it wasn't tested. In Texas, the limit is .08. Benson is listed at 220 lbs. He could easily have had 3 drinks and still been under the limit. In fact, according to this BAC calculator:

http://www.dot.state.wi.us/safety/mo...calculator.htm

He could have had 5 and still passed the test, although it would have been close.

WhoaDirty · 06-10-2008, 11:14 AM

The BAL here is 0.04 and one drink doesn't put me over the limit, so I would imagine with a meal he would need a lot of drinks to be over 0.08.

One thing I notice on a lot of boards is that a lot of people are slamming this guy for getting two DUIs and being a bum. To me, two DUIs in a month is indicative of a drinking problem - it's too bad so many people are calling for his head rather than seeing the guy get some help.

***KontradictioN*** · 06-10-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

His BAL is unknown because it wasn't tested. In Texas, the limit is .08. Benson is listed at 220 lbs. He could easily have had 3 drinks and still been under the limit. In fact, according to this BAC calculator:

http://www.dot.state.wi.us/safety/mo...calculator.htm

He could have had 5 and still passed the test, although it would have been close.

I weigh just over 220 and own my own breahalizer for drinking and driving purposes. When I've had three drinks (which is a "few"), I'm over .08. Well over in fact. Oh and I'm not a fat guy even though I'm starting to get a belly.

Lakesidepatsfan · 06-10-2008, 11:22 AM

So have the bears got another running back whose decent enough to step up to their first team?

godef · 06-10-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by blackglass3

Should the Pats bring Benson in for a look???????

He would need to switch to Koolaid.

***KontradictioN*** · 06-10-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by WhoaDirty

The BAL here is 0.04 and one drink doesn't put me over the limit, so I would imagine with a meal he would need a lot of drinks to be over 0.08.

One thing I notice on a lot of boards is that a lot of people are slamming this guy for getting two DUIs and being a bum. To me, two DUIs in a month is indicative of a drinking problem - it's too bad so many people are calling for his head rather than seeing the guy get some help.

I've never called him a bum and I've never cared whether or not he got kicked off the Bears. But you're right, the guy might have a drinking problem that needs to be addressed. Either that, or he just has a horrible decision problem. Anyway, getting kicked off the team may do him a world of good.

WhoaDirty · 06-10-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KontradictioN

I've never called him a bum and I've never cared whether or not he got kicked off the Bears. But you're right, the guy might have a drinking problem that needs to be addressed. Either that, or he just has a horrible decision problem. Anyway, getting kicked off the team may do him a world of good.

Not going after anyone here specifically KontractioN, just something I notice on the internets in general and wanted to comment on.