You now own the Chicago Bears. Do you find a veteran QB to win in the short term and help mentor Grossman?

Answer 1

No...I already have one, his name is Brian Greise.

BTW ... how much mentoring does a guy who's been in the league for 3 years need anyway !!!

Answer 2

No. They have Brian Greisse and he is a good back up but didn't Grossman just complete his 16th start at week nine this year he had been injured and missed games the only way to get rid of the mistakes that were made is by getting him experience. And the play calls when Grossman was struggling during this season were very questionable, just because he had some good games at the start of the season doesn't mean you can throw the playbook at him and expect him to produce. THE PLAY CALLING HAD A LOT TO DO WITH HOW MUCH REX GROSSMAN STRUGGLED!

Answer 3

I would hang on to Grossman and mentor this QB for another season or two.

In his first complete season, he took the Bears to the Super Bowl. He may have had a few bad games along the way. But then again, who the hell hasn't?

Think about this before you take this argument or discussion any further: Peyton Manning had 9 seasons under his belt before FINALLY making it to the Big Game. If you look at his first season as a starter (with Marvin Harrison on board), the numbers he put up were nowhere near what you would expect from him today. Comparably, Grossman actually threw less INTs than Manning did in his first full season as a starter and got to the Super Bowl on his first try.

Grossman does have the talent it takes to succeed, but needs to be helped with his short game and he needs someone to help him keep his focus (in other words - relax and don't let a mistake or two throw off the entire game). Besides, there is too much already vested into Rex's game to even contemplate getting a veteran QB. Also take into account that the current free agency market for QBs is far beyond impressive and I wouldn't spend too much time even fishing for anyone outside of Schaub (just for his potential, but I would still keep Grossman as my starter for the team).

Answer 4

I would with out a doubt TRY to find a good veteran QB. The problem is WHO? The only one's talked about are Trent Green, Bledsoe and Aaron Brooks. Maybe trying to trade for Leftwich would be worth it, however, I still think any QB, veteran or otherwise, should have to compete with Rex. He may have not been the best QB last year, but, he is young and made it to the Super Bowl, that has to count for something. Last seasons experiences will help in his maturation process and he could possibly give us more of the 1st half of the season than the last half next year. So as the owner I would look, trade and/or sign a good veteran QB, release Griese and continue to work with Grossman!

Answer 5

I think they already have one in Brian Griese. I see what you are saying because griese just hasn't had that much of an impact in the NFL that you would want to teach things to grossman. But it is really hard to find a veteran QB that is content with doing that. They all still think they can compete for the starting job and Grossman really is "the man" in Chicago. Lovie Smith keeps saying it, and i don't think he'll go back on his word.

Answer 6

I'd try to pick up Jeff Garcia for a 2 year deal. I'd trade Griese. I'd draft a rookie QB. I'd give Grossman one more year to come together while working with Garcia. If he didn't develop, I'd pull him and put Garcia in. I'd have the rookie as my 3rd string getting ready to move into starting within a year or so.

Poor Indy defense? When are Bears fans gonna quit crying and blaming Grossman and realize that they got their cans kicked by a superior team? Go Colts!!!

Answer 7

How much mentoring does a guy need?
It's realistic for teams to take rookie quarterbacks and have them watch from the sidelines with a clipboard in their hand for their first two years and then gradually implement them in the offense. Grossman did that while recovering from injuries. last year he was the starter and got his mentoring by the mistakes he made. The only problem is that he wasn't learning from the mistakes. Lovie Smith tried to mentor him by running the ball as much as possible (including passing downs like 3rd and 4 or 3rd and 5). It is to the point now that you can't do anything more for the guy. it is time to cut your losses and move on.
You can't invest two or three more years in this guy to attempt to develop him, by that time he will be past his prime and his abilities will begin to deteriorate (arm strength, quickness, etc) Move on Bears Fans,

Answer 8

icehound your wrong because rex grossman didnt carry them to the superbowl if you make it to the NFL u can throw the ball but grossman never made huge plays for them all year yea he scored touchdowns because they were all simple passes and good fast recievers but if they had any other teams defense they wouldve lost in their first playoff game and they would not have the home field advantage and would not have as good record the defense, the rushing game, and the KR did most of the job

Answer 9

Absolutely not! Grossman has just recently got the Bears to the SuperBowl! CAN WE EVER GIVE THIS GUY A BREAK? Lay off for a bit, he played exceptionally well in the playoffs. I'm sick of this arguement.

Answer 10

I think if Brian Greise was playing last year... they would be wearing rings right now... or at least a LOT closer than they were in that last game...

he played really well in Tampa (better than Grossman ever played for a full season)... as long as he stays healthy...

they don't need a mentor... they just need to pull him...

Answer 11

I would trade Rex for a chocolate bar and get him out of there! Give the ball to Griese and let him mentor Orton. After that sad *** performence in the superbowl against a pretty poor Indy defense, I dont think Rex will ever bounce back!