Jetsfan80 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 For off-the-field trouble that occurred during the lockout. http://nfl.si.com/2011/09/22/cedric-benson-suspended-three-games/ Cedric Benson suspended three games Cedric Benson is reportedly facing a three-game suspension for off-field trouble he was involved in during the lockout. If the suspension holds — and Benson’s expected to appeal it — the Cincinnati running back would miss Weeks 4 through 6 of the regular season. He will play this Sunday against San Francisco. Benson was arrested in July — the second summer in a row he’d run into trouble with the law — then served four days in jail on a plea deal just prior to the regular season. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had earlier opted to not suspend either Titans WR Kenny Britt or Tampa Bay CB Aqib Talib for incidents they had during the NFL’s lockout. Benson, perhaps because of his past run-ins, was not so lucky. It’s a tough blow for a Cincinnati offense that Benson himself said was making some strides, with rookie QB Andy Dalton playing well in a Week 2 loss at Denver. Benson helped the Bengals to a Week 1 win in Cleveland, 27-17, rushing for 121 yards and a late touchdown. The expected Benson appeal will once again put the NFL’s current disciplinary system in the spotlight. Goodell is the one who hands down suspensions, and he’s also the one who hears appeals, sort of eliminating any checks and balances in the procedure. The lateness with which Benson’s July incident was resolved may have contributed to the delay in Goodell’s decision here. Both Britt and Talib found out prior to Week 1 that they would not be suspended; Benson had to wait until nearly Week 3 to find out his fate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 that's cool, love that guy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I love how consistent the league is at handing these things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 So one guy is docked 3 games and another guy is possession of 8 pounds of the happy stuff. Just another week in Bengals country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Cedric is the gift that just keeps on giving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Goodell the Dictator suspending people who got in trouble during the lock out and did their time in jail. This guy is great for the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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