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With all the new options, Grossman should do better in 2007. His problems are in the 4th Quarter where he had a 43.9 Passer Rating, only 2 TD's and 5 INT's. He is also a completely different QB when the Bears have the lead compared to when they are behind. That needs to change. With lead: 102.9 Rating, 13 TDs, and 3 INTs. From behind: 49.6 Rating, 7 TDs, and 12 INTs. Obviously defenses become better against the pass when they have the lead, but that difference is too big. He needs to cut down on those INTs, which kill any chance of a comeback (excluding Hester) and puts the defense right back on the field. The Bears will be back in the playoffs regardless how Grossman plays, but they need him to limit his turnovers, including his fumbles for the Bears to have a chance at the SB again.

Yeah, after 8 games. Some team is going to pick him up though, which again sends the wrong message.

Hester is also there for best breakthrough athlete. http://espn.go.com/espy2007/ How about Hester for best play or Lovie for best coach? Sometimes the selections are horrible. After 2005, the Red Sox had one selection in every category. It was like, Best Swimmer - Varitek, Best Jockey - Schilling.

He wants to start, or at least have a chance. The organization seems like they are behind Grossman enough to already pass on Carr and others.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ag5T...p&type=lgns

No you cannot at any point go over the salary cap. That is why you see so many teams cut players, rework contracts, and give out larger bonuses - since the bonuses are averaged out over the life of the contract. For the Harris deal, they will either have to leave space for it, or reduce that year's payroll by that amount to do it. With the Manning deal, the Bears will have a hard time giving out long term deals to Tillman and Vasher. Also, I don't think they will give Grossman an extension until mid-season, because if he continues his current play, I can see the Bears going in a different direction. Berrian's contract should be fairly simple.

As long as there is no holdouts or missed training camps, I will be happy. Especially with Olsen and his agent.

Yeah, they must not like him, but other than that the grades were pretty fair.

I agree with all of them except the Olsen pick. There is no way he is a C+ at Pick 31. I could see if he was a top 15 pick, but the Bears got him way later. I would say a minimum of a B. All the others are pretty fair.

They said the Commish's office is closed for Memorial weekend and a punishment should be handed out by Thursday.

At least 8 games? I think that is the ceiling, not the bottom. If he gets more than 8, that will be BS since he was already suspended for a game last year which was semi-related to this whole incident. I say 4-6 is fair. Also, it will be curious to see how they play the double jeopardy card, not that is completely applies here, but if he was already suspended and served jail time, can the league basically punish him again for something that was imposed (new conduct policy) after his incidents?

Makes sense, good info.

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=3467 5 down, 4 to go. Olsen, Bazuin, Okwo and Beekman, were waiting on you.

Obviously the only way the trade would happen would be if McNabb reworked his contract. So take that variable out of the equation. Also, no one answered my last question: If the Bears were playing in the SB last year with McNabb instead of Grossman and without Briggs, do the Bears win?

I found this article about the subject, and wanted to hear everyone's opinion. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/...ee/7596597.html With Grossman in the last year of his contract, McNabb being a possibility, and Briggs looking like he might actually sit out. Do the Bears do this trade straight up? Do they ask for more? or do the Bears just stick with Grossman? Now here is another question, if the Bears were playing in the SB last year with McNabb instead of Grossman and without Briggs, do the Bears win?

Hey now. Yeah, I don't understand what his issue is. He is signed thru 2009, it is not like he is an FA after 07 or 08. It seems like more and more players are doing this - signing a contract, getting the bonus, then trying to work a new deal within a year or two. A 3rd rounder more than likely, since his contract is really nice. He is signed thru 2009: 07 - $0.595 08 - $0.550 09 - $0.670

Yeah, it is becoming standard practice for JA.

Wow, that was quick. A 4-year deal for a 3rd rounder is somewhat rare.

A decoy is sometimes more effective than the normal play. Defenses will over compensate and will get burned. Either way they will have to gameplan for him coming out of the backfield, in the slot, or outside as a receiver. His presence alone will be a huge asset. Don't forget Olsen and Wolfe in this mix. 4 Receiver sets with Berrian, Davis, Bradley, and Hester should be fun.

Wow, wasn't there another article about this topic recently that stated the exact opposite? I wonder what has changed since then?

and to a Strip Club the night before he meets the Commish.

Since he has lost a lot in regards to public image in the media, that would seem to be the best way to repair it. Which would in turn give him and Ro$enhaus a better opportunity to cash in.

Briggs would be able to recoup a lot of his lost "respect" and probable contract money if he just shows up and keeps his mouth shut.

Ben Watson? I thought it would have been Carolina since they had the worst TE corps in the NFL, but I will take it.