smokinandjokin Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Rex Hobert Apparently Rex didn't feel the need to prepare for the game against the Pack, where he put on a glistening 2-12, 33 yds, 3 INT performance. He shouldn't even bother admitting this, IMO.
Beerball Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 what a maroon. this will make bears fans sleep much better.
IDBillzFan Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 He certainly looked like Hobert that night vs. the Packers.
smokinandjokin Posted January 4, 2007 Author Posted January 4, 2007 what a maroon. this will make bears fans sleep much better. hahaha maroon, I like that schit. The best is he lists excuses too..."Only going to play a half, homefield already locked up, it's New Years Eve..." New Years Eve? What the hell was he thinking about? A drunken kiss with Kyle Orton? Bears fans can take solace in the fact that he's learned from his mistake.
MRW Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Wow. Does he think he's untouchable or something? If Peyton Manning coasted for a meaningless game at the end of the season and performed poorly it wouldn't affect him too much, but doesn't Grossman realize he's under heavy scrutiny?
Mikie2times Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 I posted a thread about them switching two weeks ago. If it happens I fully expect somebody to create a separate thread congratulating me on my prognostication powers. I also think we need try and be less egocentric around here
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Like preparation would have prevented him from giving the ball to the other team three times. He's just a terrible QB and making excuses after the fact. I'm so glad our young QB doesn't turn the ball over like it's going out of style.
MRW Posted January 4, 2007 Posted January 4, 2007 I posted a thread about them switching two weeks ago. If it happens I fully expect somebody to create a separate thread congratulating me on my prognostication powers. I also think we need try and be less egocentric around here Although I think it would be the wise move, I think Lovie is not going to make the change. I think it's a mistake, though. It's pretty sad when your starting QB is completely outplayed by a guy who goes 5/15, 1 td/2 int.
Dwight Drane Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 That's sad....but the Bears still get out of the NFC with him in there.
Bills Fan888 Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 They should really put Griese in. his record last year was 5-1 and then he was injured.
Whitner20 Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 hahaa that brings back some real bad memories. I still have nightmares to this day about Ben Coates from that day!
BoondckCL Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 hahaa that brings back some real bad memories. I still have nightmares to this day about Ben Coates from that day! Ben Coates haunts my dreams.
Lori Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 what a maroon. this will make bears fans sleep much better. How about his teammates? Mark Schlereth had a pretty good point about that on NFL Live yesterday -- how would you feel if you were a Bears o-lineman, busting your tail trying to protect your QB (who plays like crap), and afterwards he says he didn't think the game was worth preparing for? Marv and JB whacked Hobert within 24 hours of his confession. I don't think Grossman is off the team, but you HAVE to at least consider benching and/or heavily fining him.
Beerball Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 How about his teammates? Mark Schlereth had a pretty good point about that on NFL Live yesterday -- how would you feel if you were a Bears o-lineman, busting your tail trying to protect your QB (who plays like crap), and afterwards he says he didn't think the game was worth preparing for? Marv and JB whacked Hobert within 24 hours of his confession. I don't think Grossman is off the team, but you HAVE to at least consider benching and/or heavily fining him. Good point. I'm surprised that one of them didn't give him a swirlie at the very least. This shows a total lack of maturity by their most important offensive player. Perhaps they can have Urlacher 'talk' to him about preparation.
smokinandjokin Posted January 5, 2007 Author Posted January 5, 2007 How about his teammates? Mark Schlereth had a pretty good point about that on NFL Live yesterday -- how would you feel if you were a Bears o-lineman, busting your tail trying to protect your QB (who plays like crap), and afterwards he says he didn't think the game was worth preparing for? Marv and JB whacked Hobert within 24 hours of his confession. I don't think Grossman is off the team, but you HAVE to at least consider benching and/or heavily fining him. Exactly, good points all. The fact that he admitted this is idiotic. Perhaps apologize to your captains in private. Apologize to your coaches and coordinators in private. Don't tell the Chicago Tribune about it. It was like Willis saying he didn't know it was 4th down in Foxboro. Maybe he didn't, I don't really care. Just please, PLEASE, don't tell me that.
marauderswr80 Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 I can see the Bears doing whatever it takes to get a higher draft pick in this draft to draft a QB. I just cant see the Bears keeping Grossman around anymore. Not after his comments about the Packers game!
Ramius Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 The biggest obstacle between the bears and the super bowl is Rex Grossman.
Sketch Soland Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 The biggest obstacle between the bears and the super bowl is Rex Grossman. the NFC playoff teams this year are the weakest bunch i have ever seen.
MRW Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 the NFC playoff teams this year are the weakest bunch i have ever seen. True, but I don't think Chicago wins a playoff game. I think Dallas or Seattle goes in there next week and knocks them off. All bets are off if the Giants somehow manage to upset Dallas, though. I think Chicago would beat the Giants. EDIT: Dur, just realized, it's Giants/Eagles this weekend. Still, I'm sticking by my central point.
silvermike Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 I think it's clear that this can't be allowed to stand. That said, Grossman may yet be a better option than returning to Brian Griese, and yanking your starter for the playoffs seems like bad form. So I think they'd be best off making a loud but symbolic statement: Brian Griese takes the first snap next week. Handoff to Benson, whatever - just a simple play before Grossman goes back in. And a short leash the rest of the day. Just a side note - has a QB ever been benched in the middle of a playoff game and had his backup come back to win?
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