So my support for Rex Grossman has ended. He played a 4th bad game in a row. I don't think Griese is a great QB but he will hopefully be better than Rex. Sunday nights loss was not all about Rex. As cbssportsline reported "There were, in fact, plenty of things that went terribly wrong for Chicago and had nothing to do with Grossman. There was a Cedric Benson fumble that proved crucial, Devin Hester's lack of production and risky runbacks out of the end zone, and injuries to at least four key Bears players. (In the tunnel after the game was a frightening scene for Chicago fans: stud defensive tackle Tommie Harris, his left knee wrapped and secured in a brace.)"
Berrian dropped 3 perfect passes from Rex Grossman including the first pass of the game. The recievers on this team are not playing that well. Hester had the worst game of his NFL career, making numerous special teams mistakes. The D got tired in the 2nd half (partly because of the offense, partly because of injuries, partly because of the Cowboys). The O line has not been good this year and looks a bit slow (probably because they are pretty old).
To top everything off the NFL has a measure of luck involved. The Bears lost 2 starters from the D in week one. Mike Brown's loss hurts us like when Bob Sanders is out for the Colts. In addition to this Harris is now injured, Briggs did not play the 2nd half, Vasher went out with an injury, as did a couple of other players. If Tommie Harris is lost again this year this teams Super Bowl hopes are lost. When healthy (as i said last year) Harris IS the best D lineman in the game. You can not replace a Warren Sapp like player.
Lovie Smith has his work cut out for him. Will he stick with Rex one more week? I think he might...Then again perhaps he's like me and has finally lost his patience with Grossman.
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So how long before you switch allegiances and start pulling for the Pats in these posts, who are looking unstoppable by the way? ;-)
I feel bad for Lovie...but then again that is why he gets paid the big bucks. I like the guy and would take him as a coach any day of the week.
I think Rex's biggest problem is he can't handle any pressure whatsoever. So he needs a better O-line to give him that extra dose he needs to get over the top. Add a little pressure and he gets flustered. Add a sack or an INT and he gets really rattled and it seems that transfers to the rest of the team a little. The QB is USUALLY the leader, but maybe not in this case.
Hang in there...true fans are the ones that stick through thick and thin. I have been a Colts fan since 1984 when they came to Indy. I attended my first game in 1985 when my parents got season tickets. We stuck through all the 3-13 season...actually back to back 3-13 seasons. Our family is also Cubs fans...eternally tormented by Bartman. ;-)
I've been a Bears fan as long as i could crawl and have no plans on changing that even if we have a 3-13 season.
If you check out the chicago sun times they made all the same comments i did on Monday.
Rex and injuries are not working for us right now.
Which is why they just reported the Rex is out and Griese is in. Check espn.com.
Even the Patriots would struggle with this type of injury...
From cbssportsline.com
Along with a quarterback change, the Chicago Bears are dealing with a long list of injuries heading into Sunday's game at Detroit.
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Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris did not practice on Wednesday, after spraining his knee in last week's 34-10 loss to Dallas. Ditto Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs (hamstring) and starting cornerbacks Nathan Vasher (groin) and Charles Tillman (sprained ankle).
Throw in Adam Archuleta's broken right hand, and a defense that has been one of the league's best in recent years could be little thin against the Lions.
The offense isn't a picture of health, either, with guard Ruben Brown (ankle) and tackle Fred Miller (knee) sitting out on Wednesday.
Coach Lovie Smith said he wasn't sure who will play at Detroit.
Vasher had little to say, other than "I feel better than yesterday." And Tillman and Miller said they were fine.
"We're getting all our bumps and bruises out early in the season, compared to in the past when we'd get it later on," Tillman said. "We'll be strong for the (end of the season)."
For now, they're staggering.
The defending NFC champions are 1-2 and named Brian Griese the starting quarterback over Rex Grossman on Wednesday, hoping to spark an offense that ranks 30th. They can't rely on the defense to bail them out, given the injuries.
Briggs, Vasher and Harris all left last week's game, while Archuleta stayed in after breaking his hand in the third quarter. He was wearing a soft cast and practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday.
Caleb.
We lost Tarik Glenn, Booger Mcfarland, Corey Simon, Nick Harper, Cato June, Dominic Rhodes, Brandon Stokley, Mike Doss, and Jason David. BUT YET, you dont see us using that as an excuse do you? no. Dungy uses this as a way to motivate. You guys are using it as an excuse. you can say that as an excuse, but really, the difference between the motivation and the excuse? 3-0 opposed to 1-2. sorry.
Salary cap cuts and injuries to guys on the 53 man roster are way different...The Colts have chosen to spend BIG BUCKS on there offense (Peyton, Reggie, and Marvin). It has been pretty successful.
Let's be honest and admit no one has done what the Patriots have done (in the Salary Cap era). WHAT AN AMAZING FRANCHISE!
I think the Colts have no chance against the Pats if everyone on the Pat's stays healthy. If the Patriots play a good game do you think anyone can really beat them?
The Bears stink right now. Injuries have killed us but when you dont have a QB you cant win in this league....Sad for us.
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We lost Tarik Glenn, Booger Mcfarland, Corey Simon, Nick Harper, Cato June, Dominic Rhodes, Brandon Stokley, Mike Doss, and Jason David. BUT YET, you dont see us using that as an excuse do you? no. Dungy uses this as a way to motivate. You guys are using it as an excuse. you can say that as an excuse, but really, the difference between the motivation and the excuse? 3-0 opposed to 1-2. sorry...
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