[CBFF] Long goodbye -- chicagotribune.com

[Phil DeNomme]

Agree completely, Vic.

On Jan 6, 2008 10:26 AM, Victor Waldron <victor19 at gmail.com> wrote:

> My biggest issue with bringing back Grossman is I would be afraid
> there wouldn't be a true open competition for starting QB. He's one of
> Lovie's guys, and even though he's better than most on the FA list I
> don't really think having all three back again is going to do us much
> good. It should be Orton's job to lose, and Griese is there in case he
> falters or gets injured.
>
> I do like Rex, and if we do sign someone (as opposed to drafting
> someone) I'd rather it be him than anyone else. But I also think in
> order to move forward we have to let him go.
>
> V
>
> On Jan 5, 2008 9:42 PM, Jerry Madsen <jerrywm at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Why is a drafee from a weak QB draft class preferable over Grossman?
> > Let's assume that both end-up as back-ups to Orton.  Who would you
> > rather have ready to play?  Grossman or some QB who's hardly had time
> > to develop or get used to the speed of the game?
> >
> > Just bring back all three and be done with it.
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > On 1/5/08, Victor Waldron <victor19 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Our best scenario on paper is Orton/Griese/draftee. There will
> > > probably be a non-established veteran FA invited to camp but I'd be
> > > shocked if said player would be a contender to start.
> > >
> > > V
>
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