LeCharles Bentley

By Andy Benoit, www.NFLTouchdown.com Predicted: 2nd 2007 Record: 10-6 (2nd AFC North) Head Coach: Romeo Crennel (3rd year) Roster Quick View *rookie **new veteran Offense QB: Derek Anderson Surprised a lot of people last year, but his play tapered off down the stretch. Must validate his upper-level status in 2008. RB: Jamal Lewis Power running brings a lot to this offense. Gained 1,304 yards last season, which earned him a three-year, $17 million extension. FB: Lawrence Vickers Doesn’t... Read Full Story

The Lions appear to be in the market for some O-line help, as reports say that the team offered former Saints and Browns center LeCharles Bentley a one-year deal.  ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that the Lions gave Bentley the offer, but he turned it down, as he’s still looking for a longer deal and a chance to start. The deal the Lions offered according to the site was for one-year at $1 mil.  We had reported weeks ago that up to seven teams were interested in Bentley, but right now he... Read Full Story

In what may go down in the “things I shouldn’t do” department, Browns Pro Bowl WR Brayon Edwards is healing today after having to get stiches in his foot due to a deep cut. The incident that caused the cut took place Saturday when Braylon was running a sprint in his socks when fellow receiver Donte’ Stallworth stepped on the back of his foot and opened a cut that required stiching up. Edwards had to spend the night at the Cleveland Clinic. He was released Sunday afternoon, and coach Romeo... Read Full Story

It is hard to believe, but it appears that no less than seven teams are interested in the services of former Saints and Browns OL LeCharles Bentley, who asked for and got his release from the Browns two weeks ago.  Bentley feels that he is healthy and can be a starter on a team this season, but it’s going to up to the team that he eventually signs with to figure that out. Adam Schefter of NFL Network put out a list of the seven teams, breaking down as follows: Buffalo - The Bills O-line... Read Full Story

LeCharles Bentley left the Browns facility at lunch time today with a suitcase in his hands and a smile on his face. Reports say he asked for and was granted his release by the team today. GM Phil Savage will speak on the issue later this afternoon. Asked if he’d asked for his release, the former Ohio State star and St. Ignatius product smiled and said, ”Would I do that?” Asked about supposed bad blood between him in the Browns, he said, ”Not any more.” On Monday night Bentley passed a... Read Full Story