This is not a knock on Grossman but rather a valid question that should be asked. There are many outstanding college athletes in all sports that just can't cut it in the pros. Is Grossman one of them?
2007-09-24 01:01:54 · 14 answers · asked by The Mick 7 7 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Let's look realistically at this. Rex is only in his second full season in the NFL. He has started a total of 30 games in the NFL. And he has had a QB rating of over 100 in 7 of them. Is Rex just a bad QB, or is Rex just being blamed for the ills of an entire team? Granted, when Rex is bad, he is very bad. But when he is good, there are few better. And there are a few things which Rex is not capable of fixing, but are going to be place on him. He cannot rush the passer or cover a reciever, yet is is Grossman's fault the Bears gave up 431 yards to the Cowboys including 6.8 yards per rush to Marion barber. Rex can only throw the ball, he can't force Beriman to catch the sure tocuhdown at the end of the first half. He can't force Mohammad to run complete routes instead of pulling up and allowing the Cowboys D an easy pick.
Through 26 games in two seasons, Troy Aikman had a career QB rating of around 60. He had 20 TD's with 38 INT's. Could he cut it in the NFL?
Through 26 games in two seasons, John Elway's rating was around 65. He had 25 TD's and 29 INT's. Could he cut it in the NFL?
Maybe we should give Grossman the opportunity to actually develop into a good QB instead of constantly looking for his replacement.
2007-09-24 01:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by lustatfirstbite 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
When Grossman is hot, he's untouchable. He's hung up some very impressive numbers.
The thing is, those games have been too few and far between. He's become a mockery of a pro quarterback, because of the beating he's taken in the media. I wouldn't be surprised to learn he's on anti-depressants.
Last night might have been his last shot. The media today isn't focusing on the Dallas win, they're focusing on Grossman tossing three picks, one returned for a score.
2007-09-24 08:07:44 · answer #2 · answered by Deke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grossman could be a good quarterback on a different team . The Bear fans dump on him whenever they lose and praise there defense when they win. Face it the Bears just aren't a very good team.
2007-09-24 08:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by RWB4646 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He does belong in the NFL, but maybe as a back up QB. He does not read thedefense very well, and it would do him some good to have a good veteran QB working with him.
The Bears had a good season last year, but it was all due to there defense playing perfectly every game almost. This year they are getting tore up, and the offense is not putting up points.
They could finish this year below .500 if they do not fix the QB issue now.
2007-09-24 08:22:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, grossman belongs in the nfl, but just not as a starter. i would say a 2nd or 3rd string qb fits him fine.
2007-09-24 09:19:43 · answer #5 · answered by Coltsgal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grossman is not a great quarterback that is true,but the Bears need him around so they can blame somebody when they lose
2007-09-24 08:09:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No Grossman should not be an NFL QB.
2007-09-24 08:14:00 · answer #7 · answered by mastercheddaar 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He's about as good as Michael Vick was when he played. there are worse QBs out there in the NFL. He's not Ben Roethlisberger or Carson Palmer, but he's not terrible either.
2007-09-24 08:06:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When Rex is HOT he is a dynamic QB who has potental to be one of the best in the NFL but he has a flat side that doesnt even come close to an NFL QB....Grossman needs to stay focused on the game and stay hot at all times
[edit] Early setbacks
The Chicago Bears selected Grossman during the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Under the leadership of coach Dick Jauron, Grossman was sidelined in favor of veteran quarterbacks Chris Chandler and Kordell Stewart.[14] Grossman only saw playing time during the later portion of the season after the Bears had been eliminated from playoff contention. His season ended when he was forced to leave the final game with a broken finger.[15] Prior to the start of the 2004 NFL season, the Bears fired Jauron and hired Lovie Smith, who declared Grossman the team's starting quarterback. Grossman was criticized when he threw a game-ending interception against the Detroit Lions on opening day.[16] Criticism of his durability intensified when he damaged his knee ligaments while scrambling for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in the Metrodome. The injury forced Grossman to spend the remainder of the season recuperating.[17]
Grossman missed most of the 2005 NFL season after breaking his ankle in a pre-season game. Grossman appeared in a press conference after the game, where he remarked, “**** happens” to a crowd of spectators.[18] On December 18, 2005, Grossman returned to the field, leading the Bears to a 16-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. In the following game against the Green Bay Packers, he completed eleven of sixteen passes for 166 yards for a touchdown and one interception in a 24-17 victory. Grossman’s victory enabled the Bears to clinch a playoff berth and the National Football Conference's second playoff seed.[19] In his first playoff game, Grossman struggled to anchor the Bears’ offense, throwing 17 of 41 passes for 192 yards for one touchdown and an interception in a 29-21 loss against the Carolina Panthers.[20]
[edit] Return
During the 2006 Chicago Bears season, Grossman became the first Bears’ quarterback to start sixteen games since Erik Kramer in 1995.[21] In a season dubbed as a "roller coaster ride" by Grossman himself, the fourth-year quarterback had several productive performances, which were seemingly diluted by a handful of turnover-ridden games.[22] While earning a passer rating of at least 100 in seven games, he earned a sub 50 rating in five games during the latter portion of the season. Grossman, who was named as the “NFC Offensive Player of the Month” in September, concluded the season’s final month with a 64.4 passer rating, including a zero rating during the season’s finale game against the Green Bay Packers.[23][24] Grossman’s work ethic drew criticism, when he admitted that he was not adequately prepared to play, and later claimed the game to be "meaningless".[25] After noticing that his words had been misinterpreted, he rationalized his statement days later.[26] His inconsistent performance drew criticism, and calls for Lovie Smith to bench Grossman in favor of the newly acquired veteran Brian Griese.[27]
Nevertheless, Smith, who supported Grossman throughout the season, declared that Grossman would remain the Bears’ starting quarterback throughout the playoffs[28], causing much skepticism within the Chicago area.[29] He temporarily silenced his critics by leading the Bears to a 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, completing 21 of 38 passes for 282 yards and one interception, fumble, and touchdown.[30] The following week, he led the Bears to 39-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints, which allowed the Bears’ to claim the NFC Championship and advance to Super Bowl XLI.[31] Grossman completed 20 of 28 passes, including a one-yard touchdown pass. However, in this game he threw two interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown, and fumbled twice due to miscues between him and center Olin Kreutz.[32] Despite additional criticism from his detractors, Grossman received the Ed Block Courage Award after the season ended. The award is awarded to one player from every team, who possesses ideal characteristics of sportsmanship, spirituality, and professionalism, and is believed to be positive role models to their community.[33]
2007-09-24 09:15:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rex could be the leader of the worthless.
2007-09-24 10:35:03 · answer #10 · answered by stan l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋