Super Bowl XLI: Bears vs. Colts, Sun 2/4, 5:30 pm CT

[XZero771679666304]

Grossman is going to join his place with all the other Florida QB's who couldn't hack it in the NFL: Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel, Jesse Palmer, Doug Johnson, Shane Matthews, now Rex Grossman? Wonder what Chris Leak will do?

 

Yup, best to judge a quarterback after his first full season of play.

 

Unfortunately, many of Rex's flaws are not ones that are easily corrected, IMO.

 

He has little poise under pressure, throws off his back foot too much, has poor pocket awareness, and seems to have an obstinate attitude regarding his flaws.

 

Personally, I have always been very patient when it comes to developing players, like Corey Patterson, for example. But I see little in Rex Grossman that inspires confidence that he will develop into anything other than a league average QB, at best. And given his set of flaws, I think that would take 2-3 years to achieve. The Bears' overall talent level puts them in a position to win again next year, and perhaps the next, but the window will not be open forever. If I am Angelo, I move to add some stability to the offense.

[cbbryan]

Grossman is going to join his place with all the other Florida QB's who couldn't hack it in the NFL: Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel, Jesse Palmer, Doug Johnson, Shane Matthews, now Rex Grossman? Wonder what Chris Leak will do?

 

Yup, best to judge a quarterback after his first full season of play.

 

Unfortunately, many of Rex's flaws are not ones that are easily corrected, IMO.

 

He has little poise under pressure, throws off his back foot too much, has poor pocket awareness, and seems to have an obstinate attitude regarding his flaws.

 

Personally, I have always been very patient when it comes to developing players, like Corey Patterson, for example. But I see little in Rex Grossman that inspires confidence that he will develop into anything other than a league average QB, at best. And given his set of flaws, I think that would take 2-3 years to achieve. The Bears' overall talent level puts them in a position to win again next year, and perhaps the next, but the window will not be open forever. If I am Angelo, I move to add some stability to the offense.

 

And the problem is if Rex isn't the answer, Griese isn't either, and Orton could easily be out of the league by next year. Do the Bears make a trade for someone like Byron Leftwich, which I don't see. Is a back-up like Schaub in Atlanta a better option then Grossman? Or do you go with a rookie straight out of the draft?

[OleMissCub]

Bears gonna pickup Troy Smith or Drew Stanton in the draft??

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Grossman is going to join his place with all the other Florida QB's who couldn't hack it in the NFL: Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel, Jesse Palmer, Doug Johnson, Shane Matthews, now Rex Grossman? Wonder what Chris Leak will do?

 

Yup, best to judge a quarterback after his first full season of play.

 

Unfortunately, many of Rex's flaws are not ones that are easily corrected, IMO.

 

He has little poise under pressure, throws off his back foot too much, has poor pocket awareness, and seems to have an obstinate attitude regarding his flaws.

 

Personally, I have always been very patient when it comes to developing players, like Corey Patterson, for example. But I see little in Rex Grossman that inspires confidence that he will develop into anything other than a league average QB, at best. And given his set of flaws, I think that would take 2-3 years to achieve. The Bears' overall talent level puts them in a position to win again next year, and perhaps the next, but the window will not be open forever. If I am Angelo, I move to add some stability to the offense.

 

He's a free agent after next season, I don't see the need to do anything now to replace him.

[XZero771679666304]

Bears gonna pickup Troy Smith or Drew Stanton in the draft??

 

I'd rather go with Stanton. I think Smith will be badly exposed in the NFL.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Bears gonna pickup Troy Smith or Drew Stanton in the draft??

 

I hope not. There are holes at other places and those two QBs have warts that will take too long to fix, hopefully Grossman improves but I'd definitely give him next year to progress.

Edited February 5, 2007 by CaliforniaRaisin

[Andy]

Bears gonna pickup Troy Smith or Drew Stanton in the draft??

I was just saying earlier tonight that the Bears very well might take a shot with Troy Smith.

[cbbryan]

Bears gonna pickup Troy Smith or Drew Stanton in the draft??

I was just saying earlier tonight that the Bears very well might take a shot with Troy Smith.

 

Is Omar Jacobs available from the Steelers? I believe that's who he's with.

[soccer10k]

Grossman is going to join his place with all the other Florida QB's who couldn't hack it in the NFL: Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel, Jesse Palmer, Doug Johnson, Shane Matthews, now Rex Grossman? Wonder what Chris Leak will do?

 

Yup, best to judge a quarterback after his first full season of play.

 

Unfortunately, many of Rex's flaws are not ones that are easily corrected, IMO.

 

He has little poise under pressure, throws off his back foot too much, has poor pocket awareness, and seems to have an obstinate attitude regarding his flaws.

 

Personally, I have always been very patient when it comes to developing players, like Corey Patterson, for example. But I see little in Rex Grossman that inspires confidence that he will develop into anything other than a league average QB, at best. And given his set of flaws, I think that would take 2-3 years to achieve. The Bears' overall talent level puts them in a position to win again next year, and perhaps the next, but the window will not be open forever. If I am Angelo, I move to add some stability to the offense.

 

And the problem is if Rex isn't the answer, Griese isn't either, and Orton could easily be out of the league by next year. Do the Bears make a trade for someone like Byron Leftwich, which I don't see. Is a back-up like Schaub in Atlanta a better option then Grossman? Or do you go with a rookie straight out of the draft?

 

You can have Aaron Brooks. I wouldn't mind one bit.

Edited February 5, 2007 by soccer10k

[XZero771679666304]

Grossman is going to join his place with all the other Florida QB's who couldn't hack it in the NFL: Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel, Jesse Palmer, Doug Johnson, Shane Matthews, now Rex Grossman? Wonder what Chris Leak will do?

 

Yup, best to judge a quarterback after his first full season of play.

 

Unfortunately, many of Rex's flaws are not ones that are easily corrected, IMO.

 

He has little poise under pressure, throws off his back foot too much, has poor pocket awareness, and seems to have an obstinate attitude regarding his flaws.

 

Personally, I have always been very patient when it comes to developing players, like Corey Patterson, for example. But I see little in Rex Grossman that inspires confidence that he will develop into anything other than a league average QB, at best. And given his set of flaws, I think that would take 2-3 years to achieve. The Bears' overall talent level puts them in a position to win again next year, and perhaps the next, but the window will not be open forever. If I am Angelo, I move to add some stability to the offense.

 

He's a free agent after next season, I don't see the need to do anything now to replace him.

 

No need to unload him yet, but start shopping or draft a QB.

[Flames24Rulz]

Bears gonna pickup Troy Smith or Drew Stanton in the draft??

 

I hope not. There are holes at other places and those two QBs have warts that will take too long to fix, hopefully Grossman improves but I'd definitely give him next year to progress.

 

I hope not either. Hopefully the Pack drafts one of Smith or Stanton.

[soccer10k]

Bears gonna pickup Troy Smith or Drew Stanton in the draft??

 

I'd rather go with Stanton. I think Smith will be badly exposed in the NFL.

 

Yeah, I don't think Smith is going to have much of a career as a QB in the NFL. The Florida game really exposed his weaknesses.

[Flames24Rulz]

Oh, and we'll throw in Aaron Rodgers for a 7th round pick.

[OleMissCub]

 

You can have Aaron Brooks. I wouldn't mind one bit.

 

Nooooooooooo!!! I wouldn't wish Aaron Brooks upon anyone. That dude turnsover worse than an insomniac.

 

I put up with that dummy for years in New Orleans.

Edited February 5, 2007 by OleMissCub

[cbbryan]

Bears gonna pickup Troy Smith or Drew Stanton in the draft??

I was just saying earlier tonight that the Bears very well might take a shot with Troy Smith.

 

Is Omar Jacobs available from the Steelers? I believe that's who he's with.

 

Nevermind, apparently the Steelers cut him, the Eagles picked him up and then cut him.

 

I wonder what happened with him. I thought he'd be good.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Grossman is going to join his place with all the other Florida QB's who couldn't hack it in the NFL: Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel, Jesse Palmer, Doug Johnson, Shane Matthews, now Rex Grossman? Wonder what Chris Leak will do?

 

Yup, best to judge a quarterback after his first full season of play.

 

Unfortunately, many of Rex's flaws are not ones that are easily corrected, IMO.

 

He has little poise under pressure, throws off his back foot too much, has poor pocket awareness, and seems to have an obstinate attitude regarding his flaws.

 

Personally, I have always been very patient when it comes to developing players, like Corey Patterson, for example. But I see little in Rex Grossman that inspires confidence that he will develop into anything other than a league average QB, at best. And given his set of flaws, I think that would take 2-3 years to achieve. The Bears' overall talent level puts them in a position to win again next year, and perhaps the next, but the window will not be open forever. If I am Angelo, I move to add some stability to the offense.

 

And the problem is if Rex isn't the answer, Griese isn't either, and Orton could easily be out of the league by next year. Do the Bears make a trade for someone like Byron Leftwich, which I don't see. Is a back-up like Schaub in Atlanta a better option then Grossman? Or do you go with a rookie straight out of the draft?

 

I would not be against them signing Schaub.

[OleMissCub]

Bears should try and get Matt Schaub somehow.

[XZero771679666304]

Grossman is going to join his place with all the other Florida QB's who couldn't hack it in the NFL: Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel, Jesse Palmer, Doug Johnson, Shane Matthews, now Rex Grossman? Wonder what Chris Leak will do?

 

Yup, best to judge a quarterback after his first full season of play.

 

Unfortunately, many of Rex's flaws are not ones that are easily corrected, IMO.

 

He has little poise under pressure, throws off his back foot too much, has poor pocket awareness, and seems to have an obstinate attitude regarding his flaws.

 

Personally, I have always been very patient when it comes to developing players, like Corey Patterson, for example. But I see little in Rex Grossman that inspires confidence that he will develop into anything other than a league average QB, at best. And given his set of flaws, I think that would take 2-3 years to achieve. The Bears' overall talent level puts them in a position to win again next year, and perhaps the next, but the window will not be open forever. If I am Angelo, I move to add some stability to the offense.

 

And the problem is if Rex isn't the answer, Griese isn't either, and Orton could easily be out of the league by next year. Do the Bears make a trade for someone like Byron Leftwich, which I don't see. Is a back-up like Schaub in Atlanta a better option then Grossman? Or do you go with a rookie straight out of the draft?

 

Schaub is a name that I would have some interest in. I certainly don't think Greise is the answer, or Orton. I might try and trade Greise and cut Orton, and bring in a backup that projects better than Griese so that we might actually have some improvement if Rex has to be benched next season.

[cbbryan]

Bears should try and get Matt Schaub somehow.

 

Schaub is a restricted FA after this season, I believe? Or maybe it's next year?

[Butterscup1679666578]

Bears should try and get Matt Schaub somehow.

 

Schaub is a restricted FA after this season, I believe? Or maybe it's next year?

 

Its this year.

[dew1679666265]

Grossman is going to join his place with all the other Florida QB's who couldn't hack it in the NFL: Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel, Jesse Palmer, Doug Johnson, Shane Matthews, now Rex Grossman? Wonder what Chris Leak will do?

 

Yup, best to judge a quarterback after his first full season of play.

 

Unfortunately, many of Rex's flaws are not ones that are easily corrected, IMO.

 

He has little poise under pressure, throws off his back foot too much, has poor pocket awareness, and seems to have an obstinate attitude regarding his flaws.

 

Personally, I have always been very patient when it comes to developing players, like Corey Patterson, for example. But I see little in Rex Grossman that inspires confidence that he will develop into anything other than a league average QB, at best. And given his set of flaws, I think that would take 2-3 years to achieve. The Bears' overall talent level puts them in a position to win again next year, and perhaps the next, but the window will not be open forever. If I am Angelo, I move to add some stability to the offense.

 

And the problem is if Rex isn't the answer, Griese isn't either, and Orton could easily be out of the league by next year. Do the Bears make a trade for someone like Byron Leftwich, which I don't see. Is a back-up like Schaub in Atlanta a better option then Grossman? Or do you go with a rookie straight out of the draft?

 

Significantly better in my opinion. Schaub has proven in very little action that he has a good bit of potential- in 05 he was 33 of 64 for 495 yards with 4 TDs and 0 INTs, in 06 he was 18 of 27 for 208 yards with 1 TD and 2 INTs. Plus he's only 25 and has receivers that can't catch the ball.

The biggest problem is, he would cost at least a 1st round pick if he's available at all.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Here's a website for 2007 NFL Free Agents:

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2007/nfl/freeagents.html

[dew1679666265]

Bears should try and get Matt Schaub somehow.

 

Schaub is a restricted FA after this season, I believe? Or maybe it's next year?

 

Its this year.

 

Thing is, teams interested likely will want to trade for him because if Vick proves he can't cut it with Petrino, I have a feeling he'll be traded and Schaub will be re-signed.

[dew1679666265]

Here's a website for 2007 NFL Free Agents:

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2007/nfl/freeagents.html

 

This is completely off topic but I really think either Dwight Freeney, Jared Allen or Justin Smith would look great as Titans next year. Just a thought (please Colts don't re-sign Freeney ).

[OleMissCub]

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2007/nfl/freeagents.html

 

Matt Schaub, RFA, Atlanta Falcons

The free agent quarterback class is light in 2007, but teams in true need of a field general may be highly interested in Schaub. He has an NFL arm and has shown flashes of possibly being a legitimate quality starting quarterback. It is likely that just a handful of teams would aggressively pursue Schaub, but if someone is willing to pay decent money and forfeit a draft pick for Schaub, he could be lured away from his spot behind Michael Vick. In the end, Schaub’s chances of re-signing with the Falcons don’t look good, as Schaub will likely pursue a bigger role in another offense. A handful of teams could look for their starter in Atlanta.