[CBFF] Bears' patience under center the right move

[Kevin Gertsen]

I continue to be amazed at the defenses presented for Rex Grossman.

He is tied with Frye at 25th out of 30 QBs in passer rating.

Two of the men below him have been relegated to the bench for unproven QBs 
(Bledsoe and Plummer) the other two are Brad Johnson and Joey Harrington.

Only Ben Rothelisberger has more ints than Grossman. He is tied for 6th in 
TD passes, 20th in passing yards per game, 29th in completion percentage,.

I used the argument regarding the team's W/L record last year in defense of 
Orton and that was summarily (and correctly) shot down.

I've written this before, but I don't mind being redundant. Rex doesn't have 
to be great, or even good, he just has to avoid being bad and horrible.

Bad and horrible have been common in recent games.

Kevin




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jacob Mann Jones" <jacobmannjones at gmail.com>
To: <post at chicagobearsfanforum.com>
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: [CBFF] Bears' patience under center the right move


> Here is what everyone must consider - is Brian Griese a better QB than
> Rex Grossman? There is no doubt that RG8 is struggling mightily right
> now, but then again how many other QBs in the NFL have their team in
> the playoffs already? NONE. How many NFL QBs have 10 wins right now?
> JUST GROSSMAN AND SOME GUY NAMED PEYTON MANNING. I think that that
> pretty much sums up his body of work this season.
>
> Do his turnovers worry me? YES. Do they worry the coaching staff? Of
> course they do, alot more than they worry any fan. But as bad as Rex
> has been the last couple of weeks Griese must be equally unimpressive
> (or more so) in practice to not even get a look. I'll trust the
> coaches instincts and experience there.
>
> Could his tendency to have off games and propensity for turnover cost
> this team dearly in the playoffs? Yes, but that is true of any QB.
> Heck remember back when the Ravens had a dominant defense and solid
> running game, they had a QB by the name of Trent Dilfer (now a 49er
> backup QB) who ran an offense that didn't produce a TD for what 7
> straight games? They won the freakin' SB that season. Their staff
> didn't yank Dilfer b/c they didn't need him to be an all-world QB.
>
> Just as the Bears don't need Grossman to be an all-pro under center.
> He just needs to manage the game, and that's what this staff will have
> him concentrating on going forward w/ the division crown already
> signed, sealed and delivered.
>
> Yes he was 3-19 for 34 yds. and 3 picks, but you know what? It was
> good enough to win the game and the division. One goal down, many more
> to go. It should be cause for celebration for Bears fans - WE ARE THE
> NFC NORTH CHAMPIONS!!! This team appears headed for home field
> advantage throughout the playoffs - that means teams will have to come
> into frigid Soldier Field, snow and ice! That is a heckuva advantage
> not to mention the rowdy crowds and hostile environment that will be
> created (if we can get off of Rex's back already!)
>
> It's a day for celebration not bickering!!!
>
> On 12/4/06, Phil DeNomme <pdenomme at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Benson too.  Both were on either side of him.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com
>> [mailto:cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com] On Behalf Of Dwayne
>> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 10:45 AM
>> To: post at chicagobearsfanforum.com
>> Subject: Re: [CBFF] Bears' patience under center the right move
>>
>> Clark looked wide open on Rex's second pick.
>>
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