Ho Ho Horrible

In the spring, some buzz rippled around the internet linking the Steelers to then-Saints' C LeCharles Bentley, undoubtedly the best free agent lineman available. Bentley was snapped up by the Browns early in the free-agency period; he was the first of many bold moves by Cleveland management. Shortly thereafter, the Browns traded away Jeff Faine, the incumbent center, a former first-round draft pick. Now, in an event which must make fans wonder whether Art Modell cast an evil spell as he left town, Bentley is gone for the season, having snapped a ligament in his knee in the opening hours of training camp. ESPN showed footage of Bentley being carted from the field, a towel over his face. As a Steelers' fan, I have to grin a little as I imagine the matchup possibilities for Casey Hampton. But damn. I hate to see such a terrible, unfair injury happen to anyone. (At least anyone who isn't a Raven.) You've got to feel sorry for the guy, if not for the team.