One More Year for Grossman

Yesterday, the Chicago Bears re-signed the infamous Rex Grossman to a one-year deal worth around $3 million. Both the Bears general manager, Jerry Angelo, and head coach Lovie Smith wanted to give Grossman one more chance as the team's starting quarterback.

So far in his far from illustrious career as a Bear, Rex's has posted shaky numbers at best (489 for 900, 54.3 completion percentage, 5,907 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, 33 interceptions, and a 70.9 QB Rating). His best season was in 2006 when he led his team to Super Bowl XLI, only to lose to Peyton Manning and the Colts. Despite an NFC Championship, Grossman was far from spectacular and rode the coattails of a stifling defense. During the Bears Super Bowl run, Rex threw 20 INT's, and only completed 54.6% of his passes, with a QB Rating of 73.9.

Personally, I don't see why the Bears still want him. Grossman has been in the league for five years and the former Florida Gator has likely already peaked. He did manage to lead the Bears tp the Super Bowl in 2006, but even Ryan Leaf could have managed that. Chicago's Defense was just too good that year.

I am also surprised Grossman still wants to suit up in a Bears uniform, especially with the way he has been treated in Chicago. Moving to other suitors, San Francisco or Miami, would allow for a change of scenery that could potentially aid Grossman. The Bears also just released wideout Muhsin Muhammad, and Bernard Berrian is also a Free Agent so his status is uncertain. With Cedric Benson returning to the Windy City, it is entirely possible that the Bears offense could be worse. I can't imagine Grossman taking pressure off guys like Benson or Devin Hester.

While the signing was a poor move by Bears management, the structure of the deal isn't too bad. If he underperforms than he will surely be gone by 2009 and no sweat. However, a breakup would certainly serve well for both the Bears and Rex.