Williams said he could have calmed Benson incident

 
Guess who Cedric Benson invited to join the party on his boat on May 3, the day he was arrested in Texas for boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest? Here's a hint: it was another former University of Texas All-America running back. Here's another hint: it was someone who violated the NFL's drug policy four times. [link]

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