[CBFF] Long goodbye -- chicagotribune.com

[Jim Ferolie]

I'm not sure about your first point. I think he got just as much flak from 
the national media due to the Bears' superior defense last year and how good 
his numbers looked at the beginning of the year, therefore garnering extra 
attention. Look at the way New York papers treat their players. Chicago lobs 
big, fat softballs by comparison.

I think the question for both Rex and the Bears is whether the devil you 
know is better than the one you don't. Because any signing of Rex as a 
potential starter by any team is going to get fans questioning in large 
numbers. At least here he knows that what people might say about him on talk 
radio is based in observation rather than hearsay.

Now, regarding your second point, that's an absolutely valid one... except 
which of those places that knows how to teach and handle young QBs is in 
desperate need of a 6-footer with a questionable past who's hoping for a 
shot as a starter?

I think in theory Rex might have a lot of options, but when looked at 
through a microscope few will be better than Chicago. Ultimately, I don't 
believe the media or fans will have played a role. I think if the situation 
is more suited to him (Minnesota?), he might go. Money will be a factor, but 
opportunity for success will make a much bigger difference.

My bet is that the Bears draft a first-day QB and a decision on Rex does not 
come until the offensive line is shored up, possibly in May or June.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dwayne" <dwayne at wctc.net>


> If I was Rex Grossman, I would run, not walk, from Chicago due to the over
> abuse/treatment by the media, and the fans.
>
> There are a lot of winnable jobs out there, or at least take a back up job
> somewhere that knows how to teach, and handle young QB's.
>
> There is no free agent out there better than Griese, and Griese sucks. So
> all the Rex bashers should revel in banishing him, but only until they see
> who they replace
> him with.
>
> D