MAMQB Chief Writer BigWillieStyle sits against the wall
questioning his verbal lashing of Lovie Smith and Rex
Grossman. But could he have been right?
After a week of controversy and speculation, the Chicago Bears took the field with their young QB Rex Grossman at the helm. There had been a massive public outcry for backup Brian Griese by fans and the Chicago Media. But Lovie, sticking to his guns, stayed with the young gunslinger, and it may have been the perfect thing to do.
It seems that the pressure that was put on Grossman by the possibility of losing his starting job may have actually calmed him down. It was evident in his play that, at the very least, it got him to check down.
Does this mean that all is well in the land of the Bear? No. Grossman had a good game. It wasn’t spectacular; it was a model of what the Bears need out of their quarterback – management. With a defense and a special teams (DEVIN HESTER FOR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR) that can almost win a game on their own, Rex needs to manage the clock. Hand the ball off, march downfield, and grind time off the clock. When the time comes, and it always does with that style of offense, take a few shots down field. But first and foremost, DO NOT TURN THE BALL OVER.
Sexy’s got one positive game under his belt. The next two weeks should be confidence builders--with games at home vs. the Bucs and in Detroit vs. the hapless Lions, Rex will have the opportunity to get into a groove before the first playoff game.
...but it might not hurt to keep Griese fresh.
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