One if by sea, two if by land… or something like that.  For the second time in nearly a month, Cedric Benson has been arrested for drunken behavior.  Via the AP:

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson has been charged with drunken driving after being arrested for the second time in just more than a month.

Authorities said Benson was arrested early Saturday in downtown Austin after he failed a field sobriety test. The former Texas star was charged with driving while intoxicated and was released on bond.

The arrest comes a month after Benson was charged with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest. He has said that neither charge is true, and the cases are pending.

Austin police spokeswoman Veneza Aguinaga said Benson refused to take a breath test or provide blood samples Saturday. She did not know what initiated the traffic stop.

This kind of throws a dagger in the heart of the “cops singled me out” story.  BWI + DWI = no football in Chicago, one would presume.  The Bears have yet to release a statement, but I’m confident that when that happens, it will involve a release of Benson.

And for the love of the Creator, Cedric, call a cab or hire a driver.  You have the funds.

Bears’ Benson Charged with Drunken Driving [AP]