By Earl Bennett There are some plays I love to revisit. On the other hand there are some I prefer not to remember. Thinking about the NFC Championship loss haunts me every time I think about football. Then, there is always the fan who asks, “Why did Mike Martz give you the reverse on 3rd down?” It makes me cringe. I am not known for my speed. I’m known as an intellectual football player who played with a high IQ. I am not a burner. That has never been my thing. However, I displayed toughness breaking tackles and making something out of nothing. On 3rd and three, on GB 27-yard …
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By Earl Bennett If there was one game in the locker room that caused controversy, it was sure to be ping pong. There were so many guys that would play and self-proclaim themselves the best, but I’ve decided to stir the pot a little. I am a subpar player, but I have seen my share of good and great players on the ping pong tables. Of course all skill players think they are the best. Some defensive players were aggressive, I blame their human nature (sarcasm). The wide receivers/ running backs were more finesse. I decided to compile a list of top players in the locker room. This list will …
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By Earl Bennett A locker room full of swag and confidence transferred over to social media. Members of the 2013 Chicago Bears found a way to have fun despite the change in management and coaching staff. In 2012, Instagram was purchased by Facebook and more users began to utilize the platform. Professional entertainers, athletes and society began flocking to create an account. In the Bears locker room, freestyle Friday was shut down by the new coaching staff, so we had to find alternatives to celebrate and have fun. Most guys joined Instagram and then the fun began. Thursday practices were always a lot of running. We ran third down and …
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