Mother's Day Bloggin'

Well folks, it's been a crazy weekend, and we cap it all off with Mother's Day. So, I say hello to all the mothers out there, and it's time for some blogging.

Some random musings around the NFL:
-> Apparently the Bears will not release RB Cedric Benson after he was arrested last weekend. Bear's GM Jerry Angelo says Benson is still part of their plans. Which, I think, means he is in the plans, but only until they see what they have in rookie Kevin Forte. Forte has the potential to be an every-down back, and Benson had better step his game or he could be seeking employment sooner rather than later.
-> More Bears news, QB Kyle Orton has said that if there is an open competition at the position this year, he believes he can steal the job from Rex Grossman. In reality, they are much of teh same skill wise, but I still give a slight edge to Grossman because he has better arm strength. And, I still stand by the belief that it is not all Rex's fault. He has never had a good supporting cast, and no running game to take the pressure off. Sometimes, you have to build around your star to get him going. This is the case with Grossman.
-> Rams WR Torry Holt says that the Rams may not be in his plans for the long term. He will remain with the team (unless he is traded) for the remaining two years of his contract. If I were the Rams (yuck), I would definetly be trying to make my all-star happy. He is their best player, and they will need him should they ever want to be good again.
-> The status of former-MVP RB Shaun Alexander is still in limbo. Alexander has visited both the Bengals and the Saints, and has yet to receive any offers. I don't know how successful he could still be, but he is worth a chance, isn't he? My opinion for Shaun is: take whatever money you can get, and prove that you are not an over-the-hill ex-MVP who has slowed down and is pretty much finished. But that's just my opinion.
-> Titans WR Mike Williams was called out by Coach Jeff Fisher at the start of the offseason. Williams weighed in at 270 lbs (not a typo) and was told get in shape or he would be released. He has lost 30 lbs already, and we shall see how it turns out for him.
-> O, Mr. Strahan. Apparently he has been talking with the Giants, and Coach Tom Coughlin, and is still uncertain about his future. Now, it may just be me, but DID HE NOT DO THE SAME THING LAST YEAR?! Strahan will return, and he will do so about two weeks before the regular season again so he doesn't have to put his old bones through training camp. The Giants had better get on him to report to camp, or witness another miracle comeback decision in mid-august.
-> Kind of the same situation going on for Ravens LB Ray Lewis. Lewis is in the final year of his contract, and could be a juicy free agent come next offseason. I'm sure Lewis wants to remain a Raven, but supposedly they are far apart in contract talks. If the Ravens want any hopes of regaining some dignity, they better get Lewis locked up.

Until another day...