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Inside Bentley-Browns fallout
Hometown football star LeCharles Bentley walked away from his lifelong dream of playing for the Browns on because it just didn't feel like a dream anymore. Jonathan Feinsod, Bentley's agent, said Bentley came back to play an integral role for the Browns, "but it's evident they've made commitments to other players, and LeCharles is not ready to be an insurance policy at this point." Bentley, who would have competed at both center and guard, said he thought he could have won a starting job if given the chance. Browns coach Romeo Crennel said he would have given Bentley the same shot as everyone else.
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Sounds like Bentley got sour to the idea of being a backup after all his injuries.
Oso Famoso
Palinville, AK
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i can't wait. you know, when reality hits and bizzaro world is over. the browns will be back to being the browns. this franchise has as much shot making the playoffs next year, as vick has getting peta's man of the year
BruceLeeRoy
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LeCharles, now that's a cool name. How come none of the white kids I grew up with never had a name like that?
Rex Ryan
Total Comments (1251)
I just want to know .. what the hell is the thought process that these mothers go through when they name their children?
LeCharles??
KPKahder -
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I'm just stunned that this clown can be out for two years with injuries and think
he'll instantly be a starter when he's cleared to start practicing!
Willy77
Ferndale , MI
Total Comments (122)
Another T&R butchery. The "actual" story is that although he passed his physical, the Browns had Bentley run a 40, and he ran in the 7-8 second range (much slower than a lot of the readership on FanNation, unheardof in the NFL for ANY position). In his first practice back with the team, he was running as a backup guard, didn't have the stamina to finish the practice, and ended the day.... taking snaps from other Browns' centers. Bentley met with coaches, asked for his release, and it was a mutual parting-of-ways.
And KP - why just be Charles when you can be THE Charles.
^ that was that new thing called sarcasm, if it didn't come through well enough.
The Dox
Maryville , TN
Total Comments (444)
So he'll take some time and work his way back into proper shape and come right back and be his dominant self from before. People forget he was one of the most dominant young linemen in the NFL before his injury.
charlescurtis2003
Total Comments (83)
This story emphasizes that pro sports is business, and the players are a commodity, regardless of from where you come. Good luck to LeCharles, and I hope he gets back to his potential. Hey, a name is a name. Who has the right to criticize?
flash77
Lansdale , PA
Total Comments (6)
LeCharles, ummm
Le Douglas, LeMicheal, LeThomas,
LeCorneilus, yah that;s the ticket!
Hammered_everynight
At Sonoma Wineries, CA
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A mother has every right to ruin her childs life from Day 1 if she wants to! Besides, do we really need another Jacob/Hunter/Tanner ... ?
Cheesy Texan
Converse , TX
Total Comments (1722)
No, but how about LeJacob, LeHunter, or LeTanner?
MarqND
Total Comments (48)
Too bad his career is going down LeToilet. If he really ran an 8 second 40, then maybe cedric benson can help him get a job at Burger King.
MarqND
Total Comments (48)
It's the Browns...who cares?
Max_M
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"Maybe the Vikings will pick him off and complete the circle in their new hexagon of truth... or was that rhombus of accountability? Maybe it was parallelogram of conviction.... I don't quite remember.
Anyway, Moss has been gone for what? 4 years? Plenty of time for the rubes to forget about the whole cleaning up the ship routine. They should take a flier on ..." LeCharles Bentley. "He'd look awesome in that new neon pink/purple uniform Ziggy makes them wear."
Browns are dull.
cooper
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"LeToilet".......funniest thing I've read in a long time!
Rex Ryan
Total Comments (1251)
Dropping the kids off at "LeToilet"
JohnnySeoul
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well you have to actually take the feild to hold your job and place on the team.
Vaughn9
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bentley, all yoiu have to do is prove yourself worthy, right now you are not doing that.
Cowboys4Lyfe
Killeen, TX
Total Comments (339)
He doesn't have to prove or do anything. He was paid $16 mil over the last two years without question or taking a snap. The Browns owe him nada. He can walk away and have a wonderful life selling insurance...or houses...or any drama people will buy. Nice gig! ...sorry no more time to write more...I've got to go to work.
skeeter-webb
Lakewood , OH
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too bad since he would definitely be an improvement over fraley if he was healthy... this is kinda a non story, but if the 8 second thing is true, that would be a bigger story than this. I'm surprised Bentley would be so agreeable to walking away from that contract since he sure as hell isn't going to get $6M a year in his next deal.
YngwieScruggs
Cleveland , OH
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