Rex Grossman Signs with the Texans
by Dane Noble on Jun 11, 2009 2:53 PM CDT
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No longer out of a job, former Super Bowl QB Rex Grossman has signed a 1 year deal with the Houston Texans. The deal is for the league minimun salary of $620,000.
The Texans have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent quarterback Rex Grossman.
If Grossman passes his physical on Friday as expected, he will give the Texans four quarterbacks entering next week's minicamp.
Grossman, the Bears' No. 1 pick in 2003 will sign a one-year deal for the minimum $620,000.
He will join starter Matt Schaub and backups Dan Orlovsky and Alex Brink as the four quarterbacks on the roster.
The Texans completed organized team activities Thursday. Their three-day minicamp begins Monday.
Let WCG be the first website to refer to the Texans as the Rexans.
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So long Rex, I love you man!
It was a wild ride, thanks for the memories.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Jun 11, 2009 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Eventhough they weren't so great!
ok, sorry, the lyrics popped into my head, and they’re a great fit, so I had to do it…
PC Load Letter? WTF does that mean?!
by ChiTown2ShineIn'09 on Jun 11, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good For Him
Poor Guy, His time with us ruined his career…
lol but good riddance
by Faizamaze on Jun 11, 2009 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bye Rex.
Good luck. Maybe you can’t teach Dan not to run along the back line of the endzone, and maybe he can teach you that very difficult QB-Center exchange.
Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.
by Ditkavsworld on Jun 11, 2009 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
That my friend is hilarious.
Hear about the blind hooker, you gotta hand it to her.
Rex Grossman has to be a test-tube baby, cause he's not worth a f---!!!
by Bears fan 4-ever!!! on Jun 11, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awsome
I’d still take him over orton any day of the week. Turner screwed this guys career along with our qb coach. With the right game plan and coaches he can be a decent qb.
by stumpo on Jun 11, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeebus
I’m going to need some bourbon to erase that comment out of my head.
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by ChiFan13 on Jun 11, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This part of the comment is okay.
With the right game plan and coaches he can be a decent qb.
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by Dane Noble on Jun 11, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
thats a great undefined catch all.
strange that noone can ever define this correct game plan, and it tends to change when it doesn’t work.
by mike b on Jun 11, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rex ran for his life every time he got the ball.
A good system would include a solid OLine to give Rex time in the pocket. Under pressure, he is turrible. Give him time in the pocket, he can make things happen.
The other part of the comment was coaching. I’m not gonna bash Turner, but I don’t think Rex really ever learned under the Chicago coaches. Maybe it was him, maybe it was them. Either way, he could still possibly have a career in the NFL.
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by Dane Noble on Jun 11, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did get bit by the injury bug a few times
which I think really screwed his development.
Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.
by Ditkavsworld on Jun 11, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you GB
mike b and I have gone round and round on it.
Rex really didn’t play that many games, when he had better protection it was during his first full season and he showed he was a rookie and also that he had promise. Year 2 he got creamed and showed all his weaknesses, but I think got better at holding on to the ball when pressured and throwing the ball away and using the check down. He still ran backwards some. I still don’t blame him for the Kruetz fumbled snaps. 30% was probably Rex and 70% Kruetz.
Turner’s problem was he always got giddy when Rex came in and dialed up the long ball too often.
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by #23 on Jun 11, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's kind of like
a baseball pitcher who can be considered very good…as long as he gets a lot of run support. Without time in the pocket, Rex didn’t stand much chance of being successful…less chance than a lot of other NFL qb’s. Sadly a large part of that stemmed from his leg injuries in 04 and 05 I believe. I hope he has a good rest of his career throwing bombs to A. Johnson
by reefermadness3 on Jun 11, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that's most qbs
A good system would include a solid OLine to give Rex time in the pocket. Under pressure, he is turrible. Give him time in the pocket, he can make things happen.
by mike b on Jun 11, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that sounded (read) like a cecession mike b
"snuffalufagus fucks my shit up"
by leopoldjones on Jun 11, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
concession?
i mean if these “gameplans” are the same generalities that you learn when you are 5 then great, i expect more than the obvious. don’t tell me a “successful gamplan” for a guy like forte is to always play against the prevent and have a great o line with a great passing game. so the more ideal the situation gets, the better the individual player gets? wow, no shit.
if every qb fell into a great situation then there wouldn’t be any worries.
by mike b on Jun 11, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats better
we all know that you can be negative for tha sake of being negative which is fine we all know contrarians but its super annoying whe you are negative and then dont have an argument, but I think you are right, we (my self included) are always saying stuff like “if he had a good oline”, or “if he had time in the pocket” when in fact there are qbs who dont get time in the pocket (big ben) and still succeed
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by leopoldjones on Jun 11, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
if you think leaving it as “its the gameplan” is backing up an argument i don’t know what to tell you. i don’t remember too many of you complaining in 06 about turners playcalling; even when grossman was completing passes to linebackers and defensive ends.
i can not stand when people blame everything but the player, when you can look at the players entire career and see these issue coming.
by mike b on Jun 11, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think leaving "gameplan" is good enough
I wasnt on wcg in 06 but I have been criticizing ron turner ability to call plays since he was at illinois.
"snuffalufagus fucks my shit up"
by leopoldjones on Jun 11, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are all kinds of different scenarios that QBs can have to endure. Some are good in the pocket, some are better when pressured, some are better when they are forced out of the pocket.
You seem to be writing Grossman off completely, whereas I think that if he does happen to find someone who can give him some time, and coach him well, he could have a chance to be successful.
Not all QBs in the league could succeed with time in the pocket and good coaching. So it doesn’t matter if you throw out things that we learn when we are 5 as an argument… some QBs can hack it, and some can’t. I happen to think Rex could in the right environment.
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by Dane Noble on Jun 11, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
case in point...
drew bledsoe… old concrete legs himself .
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.
by windycity72 on Jun 11, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i disagree
Not all QBs in the league could succeed with time in the pocket and good coaching
or i am confident the number is close enough to 100% that pointing out something like that does not prove grossman has above average ability.
by mike b on Jun 11, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree
Rex with a good line would be better than the average QB. Rex’s problem stems from too much pressure in a game. If he doesn’t have to scramble very often, you would see lots better production. His throws are pretty sharp when he has some time.
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by #23 on Jun 11, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lots of average qbs
fit that mold. he has a good arm that sometimes is accurate. put all qbs in an ideal situation and i think he is still a guy who has trouble making reads and good decisions. and in the end, it doesn’t matter, it will never be perfect.
by mike b on Jun 11, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the trouble making reads and good decisions
can be addressed through good coaching.
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by Dane Noble on Jun 11, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kyle Orton had the same coaching and didn't seem to have problems with the reads and decision making.
by BigGeorgeTX on Jun 12, 2009 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I bet in school
there were some teachers who communicated with you better than other teachers could. Doesn’t make them less of a teacher, or you less of a pupil…
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by Dane Noble on Jun 12, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And in school...
there were some students that just didn’t get it, no matter how good the teacher was.
- Smudgers
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by smudgers on Jun 12, 2009 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutley.
And my earlier statement was:
I’m not gonna bash Turner, but I don’t think Rex really ever learned under the Chicago coaches. Maybe it was him, maybe it was them.
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by Dane Noble on Jun 12, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apply directly to the Forehead
Right?
by GallopingGhost on Jun 11, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes sir
I just don’t understand the “he got screwed” bit….
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by ChiFan13 on Jun 11, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not a rex fan
actually I have defended him here (though it seemed like a long time ago) probably more than anyone, actually my defenses of him usually consisted of blaming turner, so I will do it again. We all know his faults, his baby hands, his unpoise (whats the oppisite of poise) in the pocket, his penchant for overthrowing covered wr hoping they could make a play on the ball, but the one thing he did great was throw deep, if turner would have just let him do that, and stop throwing 15 yards out routs to the flat I assure you he would have thrown 10 less pics, not saying he could have won us a superbowl, cause he couldnt, but turner couldnt have helping him not have to sign a one year league minimum deal with the texans, at least he isnt a brown, or a bangal, or a raider.
"snuffalufagus fucks my shit up"
by leopoldjones on Jun 11, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know that "got screwed" is accurate but
I do feel that Lovie stuck with him so long, even when he was in obvious trouble, that he never was able to recover mentally. He is one of those QB’s, in my opinion, who would have benefited from being benched earlier so that he and the fans had time to gather themselves. Personally, I always felt he lacked the size and mobility, but that’s not his fault. They talked about his arm strength, but he looked like it took effort for him to put anything on the ball and that extra split second caused a lot of his interceptions. If he can’t beat out Dan Orlovsky for the backup gig, he should seriously consider another line of work.
by BearFan611 on Jun 11, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had all the chances in the world
I was a devout Rex supporter before the outcome of the SB, and I can’t comprehend why people think he got a raw deal. Oh, I didn’t realize that his drastic regression was because of the coaches and organization. He brought it upon himself when he showed time and time again he couldn’t handle the pressures of being a NFL QB. i.e. fumblin’, stumblin’, bumblin’ every other play.
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by propheteer on Jun 11, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he had no help
the oline was awful he was constantly under pressure and didnt have a running game to speak of, his regression as you put coincided with all these things, do you think he would have been as bad last year with the oline playing better than it should have and forte actually able to find hole I think he could have.
"snuffalufagus fucks my shit up"
by leopoldjones on Jun 11, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in 07 when he was benched
sorry for the confusion
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by leopoldjones on Jun 11, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point, had he been benched and Griese or Orton came in
the fans would eventually be asking for him to come back instead of feeling like Lovie is in denial and hating Rex for Lovie’s decision.
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by #23 on Jun 11, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
like I said, I didn’t like a lot of things about him, but I think the way he was handled hurt whatever chance for development he had. Also, despite his poor performance, you have to give him credit for the way he faced the music good or bad and never blamed anyone else for his shortcomings (no pun intended).
by BearFan611 on Jun 11, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How long until the light turns on?
Seriously, most successful QBs will be somewhat consistent after their 3rd-4th years in a system or the league. I realize they’re journeymen that do fairly well into their thirties, but Rex isn’t a one of them. He’s too short, has happy-feet, has suspect hands, rattles easily under the slightest pressure, can’t recognize double-coverage, can’t “look off” a safety, can’t jump over a blade of grass or step up in the pocket (see shortness), etc. What else is there to know about the guy? Orton seemed to do just fine with a “suspect” line last year (until his injury). Actually, I recall the line doing a pretty good job against the Titans last year, but Rex again showed he couldn’t find the open man. Enough of the Rex Grossman apologists….it’s been old for quite awhile now. I moved on, it’s time for everyone else to do the same.
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by propheteer on Jun 12, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Rexans
that’s awesome, i’ll pass that along to my houston friends. i’ll see him live and in person again in october as the rexans battle the raiders in houston when i’m on vacation. i’m sure schaub will be injured by then so rex will be in.
by genetic on Jun 11, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tex Cannon?
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by Dane Noble on Jun 12, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He will be the backup QB and Shaub is always getting hurt
I think we’ll have an opportunity to see what he can do with a great receiver.
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by #23 on Jun 11, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta love him
helped lead us to the superbowl and back in 2006 i know you guys like me that he was our franchise qb finally but best of luck
by Bear Lovin 21 on Jun 11, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish him luck
I rarely wish ill upon someone’s career. I hope he latches on with them which shouldn’t be too hard. Seeing him chuck it up to Andre Johnson would be interesting.
by GallopingGhost on Jun 11, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Houston Rexans!
I love it :)
I really hope we will only see him fumble on the Houston sidelines..
by Mathias-K on Jun 11, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good luck rex
it was sometimes great and a lot of times not-so-great to have you behind olin leading the offense. always thought you were a stand-up guy even during your worst single digit qb rated games. hope you have some success in houston.
i remember when he got that nfc offensive player of the month award in sept 06…shame he went south so quickly. i guess being a fumblesaurus and a lot of F!@# it i’m going deep will do that. that and a shitty offensive line. watching some of the 2007 games on nfl network o my god that o-line was crappy. anyways good luck rex!
by reefermadness3 on Jun 11, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN threw this in the blog over there
thought I’d put it here for you guys incase you hadn’t seen it yet.
Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.
by Ditkavsworld on Jun 11, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Disclaimer
the above link has nothing to do with Rex. (Isn’t it great!)
And yes I replied to my own post.
Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.
by Ditkavsworld on Jun 11, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you serious
I usually like siefert but that post sucked, I understand why you would pick rodgers over cutler, seeing as cutler hasnt played a snap as a bear, but putting delmas on there, he hasnt even played a snap in the nfl, at least cutler has gone to a probowl, in the qb strong afc no less.
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by leopoldjones on Jun 11, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah the post was pretty random
thought you guys would like to see it. He must really be bored.
Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.
by Ditkavsworld on Jun 11, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sieferts' Homerness
Reared its ugly head
by icarr0331 on Jun 11, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad he got a job.
I bet he can succeed in Texans. Their fan base expects failure.
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jun 11, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
A wreck for you sir.
Because as far as we're concerned, there is still no team in the history of the NFL that could beat the '85 Bears.
by Ditkavsworld on Jun 11, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good for Rex, he’ll be the #2 there, and see the field with brittle Schaub starting
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jun 11, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well... I predicted he'd sign with a team who plays in Texas
Does that count:)
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Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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by SackMan on Jun 11, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we will give you half a point
If you live in Chicago you are a bears fan, if you move from chicago you stay a bears fan, if you move to chicago you will be a bears fan.
by chi-town on Jun 11, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Close enough for a sham wow
http://www.windycitygridiron.com/2008/12/29/704227/your-top-off-season-predic
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by Dane Noble on Jun 11, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow some people were predicting we would take Tebow
If you live in Chicago you are a bears fan, if you move from chicago you stay a bears fan, if you move to chicago you will be a bears fan.
by chi-town on Jun 11, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Without me looking...
was it No It All?
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by Dane Noble on Jun 11, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was
however everyone and thier mom commented on that including you, so you get 3/4 of a point but then again you get a 1/4 of a point taken away for likeing lsu
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by leopoldjones on Jun 11, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I admit.
I said I wouldn’t mind Tebow coming to the Bears. But give me a break I couldn’t FATHOM the Bears signing an available pro bowl QB or even one being available.
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jun 11, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I couldn’t FATHOM the Bears signing an available pro bowl QB
To be fair, though, neither did anyone else!
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by Spongie on Jun 11, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding..
I still think Tebow will be an NFL QB and the dude has great leadership qualities that will translate to the NFL. He’s the white Ray Lewis without having to murder anyone to achieve his faith in God.
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jun 11, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Bears...
pick up another QB from Florida i will kill myself.
On a side note, 10 more days and bye bye Iraq!!
by Chitownproduct on Jun 12, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good for you!!!
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.
by windycity72 on Jun 12, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come home safe bro!
I'M A MAN! I'M 23!
by ChiFan13 on Jun 12, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats exciting!
Let us know when you’re home and safe!
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by Allie on Jun 12, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did a search
No mention of Cutler in there. Who’d a thunk it waaaay back then?
by GallopingGhost on Jun 11, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha, I was sure of the same
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by #23 on Jun 11, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Luck....
Hopefully he finds success….. except if/when we play the Texans in the future.
by MiCe on Jun 11, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rex, you the man
Cant ever forget how you took us to the Super Bowl, yes you, not how some people say only the defense and special teams did. You are gonna be remembered as ‘Mr. Inconsistently Great’
by Zoro on Jun 11, 2009 5:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I will miss thee
You were inconsistent but you had a half good 2006 season.
by The Beast With the Sugar and Yeast on Jun 11, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what it was
but something screwed his head up bad. It may have been the pressure and the media, but whatever it was, he couldn’t get out of his own head.
"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay
by JerBear50 on Jun 11, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The photo is harsh, but funny. Mainly funny :-D
"They tried to take out the quarterback, and if they managed that, they tried to take out the backup." - Bears SB20 TE Emery Moorehead, on the mentality of *that* defense
by Spongie on Jun 11, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rexy
He had a fair enough chance with us and I thought he was done when he couldn’t step up in the Superbowl. He has a good arm, but he brutally stares down he receiver every time. He also just “throws it up there” too many times. The best he will ever be is a good back up QB. Because he was on the Bears our perception of him being a good quarterback was a little skewed, i mean who do we really have to compare him to, Eric Kramer? Cutler is far better than Rex will ever be.
by Bears-Bullsfan on Jun 11, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stop Hating....
The guy was our QB for our first Superbowl appearance in 20 years. He was on an MVP pace the first 6 games and then was average or completely awful the rest of the season. He also did fairly well in the postseason, better stats than Manning expect W’s. Give the guy a break he did pretty good considering how little he had around him on offense. Good luck in Houston!
by pedro316 on Jun 11, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Won't make the team
Let’s face it, the guy really sucks. You can’t be a QB in the NFL if you play scared.
He’ll be cut before the season starts.
Maybe he’ll turn out to be MVP of a flag football league.
by MakeHalasProud on Jun 11, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I must disagree.
He’ll be the #2 or #3 back up. I think he was so scared all the time because of the Chicago fans and media and knowing that everything he did was under the world’s biggest magnifying glass.
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jun 11, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could have been a decent backup to Cutler
n/t
I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!
by Chanman25 on Jun 11, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not in this town.
"The cup is not half empty and neither is the cup half full. The cup's just too damn big." -George Carlton
by Just Dave on Jun 11, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope Texas learns to love this:
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 11, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
Awesome... Wreck'd! - One more for green?
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by smudgers on Jun 12, 2009 8:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
He can’t wear 8 in Houston ‘cause Schaub wears it. Wonder what number he’ll choose instead.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Jun 12, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bye Rex.
Write to us, sometime. We’d love to hear how you can throw the ball 100 yards without all that snow shit slowing it down. Have fun!
- Bears’ Fans
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Jun 11, 2009 10:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rexan The Texan
He is gonna be alright with the head coach being a former QB somehow I think he’ll be better than we gave him credit for, Good Luck Sexy.
by payton#34 on Jun 11, 2009 10:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To every poster on this site
It doesn’t matter what side of the argument you fall on, Rex gave us all some very memorable moments. He gave you hope or he gave you heartburn, but it was rarely a dull moment. Love him, hate him, or fall somewhere in between, any true fan won’t forget him for quite some time. Thanks for the controversy Rex. It was truly your calling.
"The cup is not half empty and neither is the cup half full. The cup's just too damn big." -George Carlton
by Just Dave on Jun 11, 2009 10:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's amazing.
There are Bears newsworthy items posted on this site everyday, which for the most part go undiscussed. Yet, anytime you write something about Rex Grossman, everyone on the whole damn internet chimes in.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
by SackMan on Jun 11, 2009 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In Memory Of...
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by smudgers on Jun 12, 2009 9:00 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you check out the video on the IMO - Sexy Rexy link - effing hilarious!
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by smudgers on Jun 12, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've seen that before
but it’s still hilarious and you still get a rec
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 10:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn it's been a while since i posted...
That was a reply to Polish
"One time I went to a social gathering, I brought a bottle of Tanqueray and a shotgun and showed those motherf&#@ers the best time they ever had!"- Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down)
"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers
by gridiron_assassin on Jun 12, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rex grossman
no matter what Q.B. you ould put back there instead of rex in those situations. they out come would have been the same rex is a very good Q.B…. and i cant wait till he gets the chance to prove it to the whole league.. and to the BEARS fans that booed him……..go get em REX prove them all wrong…
by trnman on Jun 12, 2009 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yup, every QB...
…would have gone 2-12 for 33 yards and 3 interceptions – with a 0.0 QB rating against Green Bay (in Chicago) the final game of the 06 season!
To add on to your point, in the same scenario, they too would have posted other QB ratings of 1.3, 23.7, 36.8 and a 10.2 that very same season.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by smudgers on Jun 12, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, but you forget....
The reason he did so poorly was that he really didn’t study that much leading up to the game.
What a joke. Peace out, Rex.
I'M A MAN! I'M 23!
by ChiFan13 on Jun 12, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but EVERY QB...
…in that situation, would have done the same thing. Come on, the team was 14-1, first place in the NFC and home field was already clinched through the playoffs. And he had only expected to play the first half of the game. It was New Years Eve – in Chicago – he was thinking about his boys Jim and Jack and all the fine Chicagoan ladies that would love to mack with the Sex Cannon. Manning, Brady or Brees would have done the same thing.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by smudgers on Jun 12, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean his wife?
if most qbs would do it how come you don’t get those stellar performances more often?
by mike b on Jun 12, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are a Debbie Downer!
I keep reading on post and seeing how you criticize everything anyone says. Do you troll the site looking for something negative to say, I just wonder this because I have yet to read a positive posting of yours? Did your mother not love you as a child? Someone, please SOMEONE give Mike B a friggin’ hug.
And for the record, it was sarcasm. Here is a link to the definition, since this expression has eluded you.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by smudgers on Jun 12, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoops
i read this
they out come would have been the same rex is a very good Q.B
but replied to yours instead.
glad to hear you are keeping good notes in your whole month here.
by mike b on Jun 12, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
month posting... not reading!
And if you actually were posting to trnman, explain the wife header? Nice retraction.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by smudgers on Jun 12, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 to the smudgers
I’ve noticed mike b appears to be a miserable sod, too.
"They tried to take out the quarterback, and if they managed that, they tried to take out the backup." - Bears SB20 TE Emery Moorehead, on the mentality of *that* defense
by Spongie on Jun 12, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
funny
i haven’t noticed you at all.
more comments getting deleted huh?
by mike b on Jun 12, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
Be nice. Flag comments that you think are offensive. Use the "reply" button. Drink plenty of water. Compliment others. "Rec" comments and posts you like. Don't call people names. If you don't like someone's comment, attack the comment and not the commentor. Learn the difference in your/you're, then/than, to/too. Exercise. Relax. Stretch often. Find good in the world.
by Dane Noble on Jun 12, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And at this point...
you have officially become a waste of my time. Enjoy being bitter at the world.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by smudgers on Jun 12, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not true
Manning, Brady, or Brees would have been smart enough to not admit it to the media! We all know it, but don’t tell us.
I'M A MAN! I'M 23!
by ChiFan13 on Jun 12, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about all those pictures of Manning...
…with the ’fro holding up that bottle of Vodka?
What… oh, that was Grossman too! Never mind then. I will now bow out gracefully as I have no rebuttal for this logic of yours.
- Smudgers
"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by smudgers on Jun 12, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rex had his flashes, he really did.
But this is the NFL. This is also Chicago. Love you one quarter, calling for your head the next quarter. When i used to watch him on post game press conferences i just wanted to strangle him because he just didn’t exude any kind of confidence and he was suppose to be the leader of the team. I know there are leaders of different positions out there but the QB is supppose to take the blaim..the QB is suppose to not get rattled, the QB is suppose to put the team on his back and give his life if need be to win and Rex just wasn’t that guy.
I am not mad at Rex, i wish him the best. If he is going to have success in this league though he needs to exude more confidence and even get mad every once in a while if a receiever drops a pass or a RB misses a block. Show some kind of fire.
by Chitownproduct on Jun 12, 2009 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just out of curiosity I just checked the message board for the Texans on cbssportsline
Not a single thread regarding Rex’s signing. Ouch, that has to hurt.
by BigGeorgeTX on Jun 12, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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