By DJ Moore The quarterback snaps the ball. He drops back to throw the pass, and DJ Moore intercepts it. The crowd goes wild, and it feels like I can do this forever. A month later reality hits, and the guy who was making plays is desperately searching for a new team. The NFL slogan for players has always been “Not For Long,” but exactly how long is so unpredictable. I remember it like yesterday – enjoying the fruits of my labor on the field, and having a great time in the locker room with my teammates.   Then without warning, I was out of a job with no backup plan. …
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By Earl Bennett The locker room during my tenure in Chicago was special. Vets took care of the younger guys, and the coaches were all respectful (for the most part). Occasionally there were instances or situations that would arise, and this particular time it was a conflict between Hunter and Olin.  Saturday’s were typically walk thru’s that spanned 30-45 min. Special teams would run thru their plays, with offense and defense following. Nothing out of the ordinary on this particular day — just a refresher before the game. All of a sudden, as we were breaking it down to go change and prepare to head downtown, a commotion occurred.    I was positioned …
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By Earl Bennett Trash talk is universal. What makes trash talk golden? Some guys dig and find out serious information, while others just state the obvious. The NFL field has its own unwritten rules. But, stating the obvious was always one route to go. Jay Cutler rarely talked trash. However, when opposing defenders decided to chime in on his play he never faltered. The obvious instance of DeAngelo Hall with the multiple interceptions and Cutler’s feud with Phillip Rivers are prime examples of how he never backed away from good trash talking on the field. However, it was playing against Detroit when I heard one of the slickest remarks by …
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