raffyD Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Griese is going to start, 'bout time! FOXSports.com, Updated 23 minutes ago The Chicago Bears have stuck with Rex Grossman through interceptions and losses, but it appears patience has run out with the inconsistent quarterback. According to an NFL.com report, the Bears will start Brian Griese against the Lions on Sunday.Grossman threw three interceptions as the Chicago Bears fell to the Dallas Cowboys 34-10 on Sunday night, and he did not get a vote of confidence from his coach a day later. "Will Rex Grossman start Sunday?" coach Lovie Smith asked on Monday, repeating the question. "Well, our evaluation process is going on right now, and if you come out to practice Wednesday, you'll have a better idea of who will be starting at all positions." Has Smith made a decision? "I'm always thinking ahead," he said. Smith gave his usual answer when asked Sunday night about Grossman - "Rex Grossman is our quarterback" - but his tone was different on Monday, fueling speculation Griese might start Sunday against Detroit. Grossman's supporters would have a hard time arguing against the move, considering he ranks 23rd in the league with 500 yards, has a 45.2 rating and is 47-of-89 (52.8 percent) with a league-leading six interceptions and just one touchdown. But is Griese the answer? A Pro Bowl pick with Denver in 2000, he has passed for 16,564 yards, but has also been released three times - by the Broncos, Miami and Tampa Bay. "I have confidence in our entire football team," Smith said. "Brian is a part of that. After you have a loss like that, we all feel bad. We should." And Smith realizes something needs to change - quickly. At 1-2, the Bears are certainly not living up to those soaring expectations after last season's Super Bowl appearance. Besides Grossman's struggles, injuries are mounting. They lost former Pro Bowl safety Mike Brown and starting nose tackle Dusty Dvoracek to season-ending knee injuries in the opener at San Diego. And on Sunday, Bears were falling like dominoes. Linebacker Lance Briggs (groin), cornerback Nathan Vasher (groin) and defensive tackle Tommie Harris (knee) all left the game with injuries. Offensive lineman Ruben Brown suffered what was announced as a game-ending ankle injury, although he returned near the end. "All of these injuries we're evaluating right now," Smith said. "I can't give you anything else." As for the evaluation at quarterback, Grossman's troubles are well-documented and they explain why the Bears let him enter this season with an expiring contract rather than an extension. He was the NFC Offensive Player of the Month last September. Now, he may not be the starting quarterback when September ends. There certainly is blame to pass around, but the focus is on the quarterback. The Bears were hoping Grossman would play the way he did the first five weeks last season and ditch the inconsistency he showed the rest of the way. Well, he is more consistent. The problem is "Bad Rex" keeps lining up behind center, and that's bad news for the Bears. Smith stuck with Grossman last season, but that leash appears to be growing shorter with each pass into double or triple coverage; there were a few of those on Sunday night. Like the one that Anthony Henry picked off early in the fourth quarter. Dallas' Nick Folk had just kicked a 44-yard field goal when Grossman tried to hit Muhsin Muhammad in triple coverage. Henry intercepted and ran it back 28 yards for a touchdown that made it 27-10 and put away the Bears Grossman didn't get much help. "All the way around the whole offense, it was one of those days where it seemed like we'd get something going and it'd fall back, and we just couldn't get anything going," wide receiver Bernard Berrian said. Cedric Benson managed 46 yards after running for 101 the previous week in a 20-10 victory over Kansas City. A wide-open Berrian dropped what might have been a 35-yard touchdown pass. And Muhammad seemed to stop on a deep route over the middle on the first play of the second quarter, resulting in an interception for Henry. Smith called it "bad timing between the quarterback and receiver." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGraw38 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 lol it's sad when you have to go to Brian Griese as your QB, but at this point anyone is better then Rex Grossman. How long has it been since the Bears had a good QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffyD Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 lol it's sad when you have to go to Brian Griese as your QB, but at this point anyone is better then Rex Grossman. How long has it been since the Bears had a good QB? Good point, I remember that even McMahon was rather average, although he did get the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Griese's not terrible. It's a good move, the packers are still going to walk on them when they play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Long long overdue. I think had he got a sustained run in the team last season he could have won (or more accurately not lost) the bears the SB. Griese is not a bad QB. Grossman is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGraw38 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Good point, I remember that even McMahon was rather average, although he did get the job done. Didn't they have some insane number of QBs in like 04 or 05? They even signed Jeff George at one point I think:shutit: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 How long has it been since the Bears had a good QB? How long has it been since the florida gaytors had a qb who could play in the nfl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGraw38 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 How long has it been since the florida gaytors had a qb who could play in the nfl? Touche' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 The bears defense has injury problems so the QB matters a lot more than when they could shut down opposing teams on offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangenious420 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 How long has it been since the florida gaytors had a qb who could play in the nfl? Jesse Palmer was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffyD Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 Jesse Palmer was great. The Bachelor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangenious420 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 The Bachelor? HAHAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cant Hackett Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 How long has it been since the florida gaytors had a qb who could play in the nfl? Wow, had to looked it up Jetcane, 40 years Steve Spurrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_monkey Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Sexy Rexy was just spreading the love. To the other team. Hence the INT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 There are some of us who still love you Sexy Rexy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Brian Griese to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Welcome to yesterday http://www.jetnation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42383 Sorry I couldnt help myself SoFla! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 yea my computer has been screwing up the last few days and I haven't been online as much as usual-just heard it today on NFL live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 yea my computer has been screwing up the last few days and I haven't been online as much as usual-just heard it today on NFL live Its great news for Bears fans... he sucks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green_blood Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I think we should trade Thomas Jones back and throw in Vilma for Rex and their 3rd round pick, so the Jets can then put in Brad Smith as the RB/QB2. TWO QBS! BRILLIANCE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterNorth09 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Brian Griese > Rex Grossman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Brian Griese > Rex Grossman > Rex Grossman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I actually always wondered why Griese wasn't starting somewhere. He's not that bad of a QB. I guess he isn't really great either but I thought he was at least average, and had potential to become really good. It seemed to me that Shanahan didn't give him a fair shake, and afterwards Griese didn't seem to catch on anywhere good. Griese instantly makes the Bears a major contender in the NFC, probably sticks them to #2 in the NFC pending the return of defensive starters and Griese's play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green_blood Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Chris Leak is still waiting for a phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterNorth09 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 > Rex Grossman Are you saying that Brodie Croyle is better than Rex Grossman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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