What's going on with Marvin Harrison, Cedric Benson adds to his on the field woes, getting in trouble off the field, Jay Cutler deals with diabetes and more as All Access takes you around the league.

UPDATE ON CEDRIC BENSON
WMAQ-TV in Chicago reports Chicago Bears RB Cedric Benson was arrested in Texas Saturday, May 3, and charged with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest, according to police. Benson denied the charges, saying he did not resist arrest and was not boating while intoxicated. Benson said he and a dozen family member and friends took his boat out for the second time this spring, and he was pulled over by police for the second time. Benson admitted there was alcohol on board his boat, but he said he was not drunk. Benson said an officer asked him to take an abbreviated sobriety test, during which he recited the alphabet. After taking the abbreviated sobriety test, the officer didn't charge him or say he'd failed the test, but that they wanted to take him to land for more testing. Benson said he was polite and that he never cursed or yelled until the officer suddenly put down his flashlight and pepper sprayed him in the eyes.

Mancini's Take: The ship is sinking in more ways than one for enigmatic Benson. This is the last thing he needed as he prepares for the biggest challenge of his career with Matt Forte coming to town looking to take over his job. This latest incident just confirms Benson's character flaws, which first surfaced the day he was drafted and took an unjustified 'me against the world' stance on national television. He could've made all of those shortcomings fade away with production on the field, but the former Longhorn just isn't good enough.

Mandel's Take: Look, just because the guy appears to be a dog of a player, doesn't mean he's guilty of anything in this situation. It's true--he didn't need this, but let's wait until the facts are made clear before we condemn the guy, shall we?

JAY CUTLER UPDATE
In order to cope with his Diabetes, Jay Cutler will wear an insulin pump during practices and pre-game warmups this season. The device will help him maintain normal blood-sugar levels. Cutler will remove the pump during games and keep track of his glucose level between quarters or at halftime. He'll also drink Gatorade to keep sugar in his system. Cutler's playing weight is 233; he played in the 200-range late last year.

Mancini's Take: This news is quite shocking, but there have been plenty of athletes that have played through similar obstacles. Pitcher Josh Johnson and NBA player Adam Morrison immediately come to mind. I think Denver fans should be more concerned about getting receiver Brandon Marshall back at full strength as quickly as possible.

Mandel's Take: Cutler said the diabetes affected his play last season and it makes me wonder, with the million dollar facilities NFL teams have--how was this not found sooner? Cutler is the future--you'd think the Broncos would be a bit more aware of his health. Fortunately, this isn't a career-threatening situation and Cutler will be able to lead the underachieving Broncos to another season of mediocrity.

MARTZ TO MIX UP RUNNING GAME
Frank Gore says new OC Mike Martz has installed several packages that will put him in the backfield with Michael Robinson.

Mancini's Take: Martz will undoubtedly be looking to feature Gore's receiving skills, and while the former Hurricane is no Marshall Faulk when it comes to running routes and catching the ball, Gore could very well record 60 or more receptions in his new offense if he plays a full season.

Mandel's Take: Martz better understand that Gore IS the Niners offense right now. The man is a stud in the making and only needs some decent QB play to allow him the freedom to do his thing, which is produce yards on the ground and out of the backfield as a receiver. Give Gore more.

UPDATE ON MARVIN HARRISON
Marvin Harrison's agent Tom Condon denies his client was involved in a Philadelphia shooting this week.

Mancini's Take: While it would be imposible for me to have a definitive opinion on what transpired at Harrison's bar, as police investigation continues, I will say that this is latest example of why athletes and guns don't mix; the two are usually a recipe for disaster. Reportedly, Harrison followed the shooting victim out of the bar after a verbal confrontation, which begs the question: Would the star wide out have been so brave if he didn't possess a firearm? The gun used in the incident, by the way, is registered under Harrison's name.

Mandel's Take: Harrison apparently owns over 20 guns, so let's call him a collector. He admitted that the gun was his, but denied being involved in the shooting. Marvin--if it was your gun, you were involved. I believe it was Einstein who discovered the well known "Theory of NFL Idiocy" which, as we all know, states: Guns + Philly = Trouble.

MOSSE EXPECTED TO GET NOD
Muhsin Muhammad, not D.J. Hackett, lined up as the starter yesterday in the team's first practice.

Mancini's Take: This comes as no surprise, as Carolina's coaching staff is more familiar with Muhammad, who may be 34, but is by no means washed up. Hackett will have his opportunities to make a case for himself as a starter down the road.

Mandel's Take: The receiving pecking order will work itself out. The real question is--is Jake Delhomme going to be game-ready coming off Tommy John surgery? If he isn't, there will be a lot of Carolina coaches looking for work after this season.

RAIDERS INK BACKER
David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Raiders signed free-agent LB Edgerton Hartwell (Bengals), according to two league sources. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Mancini's Take: After a series of knee injuries, Hartwell can no longer be counted on to be the centerpiece of any defense, but he can serve as a hard-nosed run stuffing specialist. The Raiders desperately needed a player like Hartwell after failing to address their run-stopping definciencies in the draft.

Mandel's Take: As the good Rev said, desperate times call for desperate measures. Hartwell has played a mere 13 games over the past two seasons combined. It's hard to count on a player who isn't on the field...but these are the Raiders.