The Facts:
There has been no contract communication between the club and Benson's agent, Eugene Parker, since the team faxed a response to a letter from Parker Wednesday night. These exchanges have been conceptual ideas, not serious contract talks. Only five full practices are scheduled before the third preseason game next Saturday at Indianapolis, and it's doubtful at this point Benson could play in that game.
Reported by the Chicago Sun-Times
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
With only two exhibitions before the opener, the team will contend it will be difficult for him to be ready for the season opener Sept. 11. Of course, LaDainian Tomlinson missed a month in 2001 and Edgerrin James missed 25 days in 1999 and both fared well. But the Bears aren't so sure. "That's not been our experience [with rookie holdouts]," Bears chairman of the board, Michael McCaskey, said. "That's the worry, it will affect their season. ..."
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