The Facts:
Two weeks from today, the Bears will be in 11th-hour negotiations to get Benson to camp on time. That is, of course, if a deal is not struck before then, but the chances of that happening aren't good for a number of reasons, the first being that the Bears' July 23 reporting date is earlier than any other team's. One motivating factor for Benson could be the battle he is expected to have with Thomas Jones for the starting job.
Reported by the Chicago Sun-Times
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The players at the top of the draft are waiting to see what riches are bestowed upon quarterback Alex Smith, the No. 1 pick by the San Francisco 49ers, who don't open camp until July 28. After Smith signs, Benson might want to see what Miami's Ronnie Brown and Cleveland's Braylon Edwards receive. ... Stay tuned. More as development warrant.
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