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Cedric Benson charged with drunk driving
Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson allegedly blew a red light early Saturday morning in Austin, Texas and was arrested and charged with drunk driving, police said.
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BENSON CLAIMS HE ACED SOBRIETY TEST
ProFootballTalk.com — ... .” So far no video of the incident has been released, but an Austin police spokeswoman offered a different version of events, saying Benson was arrested as a result of poor performance in the field sobriety test. Benson refused a Breathalyzer and would not provide a blood sample. Benson’s lawyer says that Benson wasn’t drunk but did consume two or three drinks . Benson is expected to participate in the Bears’ organized team activities today.

Benson is making it easy on Bears
Sports - Pancake Blocks — [image] Cedric Benson is making this too easy on the Bears. The team wants to hold on to him too long, to avoid admitting they made a mistake. But after his latest arrest , they have their excuse to cut him. GM Jerry Angelo ...

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profootballtalk.com 6/9/2008 — Bears running back Cedric Benson, whose job is in jeopardy after he was arrested for drunk driving, claims that he aced the field sobriety test after a police officer pulled him over in Austin, Texas. The Chicago TV station WMAQ reported Sunday night ...
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Iyer: Bears burning question: The end for Benson, Grossman?Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL 6/9/2008
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Brown: Bears must make swift decision on BensonLatest Sporting News Articles for NFL 6/9/2008
Cedric Benson clearly has established himself as unreliable, both on the field and off, and the Bears should respond quickly.