NFL news: Assault victim trying to extort Cedric Benson? <\/strong><\/p>\n The man who Cedric Benson allegedly assaulted last week is trying to take matters into his own hands. <\/p>\n Reportedly, Clavens \u201cMiami\u201d Charles\u2019 attorney contacted Benson\u2019s camp to demand a \u201csettlement\u201d meeting. <\/p>\n He stated that, if Benson and his lawyers didn\u2019t respond within a certain time period, Mr. Charles would respond media requests and grant TMZ an interview.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is nothing to settle with Charles,\u201d said Benson\u2019s attorneys, Wm. David Cromwell Sr. and Sam Bassett, in a statement released to the Cincinnati Enquirer. <\/em>“In fact, we intend to confront Charles in defending the misdemeanor charges against Cedric. Cedric did not act without provocation. <\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Cedric regrets the events of this weekend and he is committed to addressing any concerns that NFL teams may have.” <\/p>\n But, he will do so unburdened by the threat of extortion.<\/p>\n The police report states that Benson attacked Charles on a downtown street corner in Austin, Texas while Charles was talking on a phone.<\/p>\n Ex-NFLers sue league over concussions<\/strong><\/p>\n Even if retired NFLers no longer intend to stand in the way of a new CBA being ratified, they\u2019ve picked a new fight. <\/p>\n A group of 75 former NFLers is suing the league, claiming it concealed information about the dangers of concussions. The suit alleges that the NFL knew about the effects of concussions and post-concussion syndrome as far back as the 1920s and that the league hid the details from players, coaches and front-office staff. <\/p>\n Helmet-making company Riddell is also named in the suit.<\/p>\n The group says the league only began warning players about concussions in 2010 and made no effort to consult with former players about the risks they faced during their careers and possible long-term effects that may afflict them. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n Time for the torch to be passed to the younger players\u201d he said on his Facebook page. \u201cThe mind is always willing to play but my body deserves the rest.\u201d<\/p>\n Today\u2019s sports water cooler talk. Here, you won\u2019t just find the straight news; you\u2019ll find the stuff everyone is talking about \u2013 the ice breakers, the\u00a0Twitter Sports Picks<\/a> and topics\u2026well, basically all the stuff you discuss at the water cooler.<\/p>\n CappersPicks.com InHouse Handicapper!!!! The #11 Capper in the WORLD, and #1 NHL Capper! You asked for them. <\/p>\n Now you’re getting them. Razor’s plays are PUBLIC. Games are locked and loaded, Good luck today on your picks.<\/p>\n Grab yourself a 3 Day weekend all access pass for $89.95 or 7 Days Pass $169! Guaranteed to C-A-$-H! \u00a0CLICK HERE BUY NOW!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nPREMIUM PICKS FOR THIS WEEK FROM RAZOR RAY – THE #11 Capper currently in the WORLD (Out of 50)<\/h3>\n