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The final practice session of the offseason Wednesday did little to indicate who will be the Bears' starting quarterback Sept. 7 at Indianapolis. At least some names were ruled out at running back. Coach Lovie Smith put the kibosh on the idea that the team will bring in an experienced back, making it clear that rookie second-round pick Matt Forte is being counted on as the starter from Day 1.

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June 19, 2008  07:25 AM ET
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I guess Lovie wants to join Willie Randolph in the unemployment line ...

June 19, 2008  07:38 AM ET
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It dosent matter, Grosman's still going to trip on his on foot and fumble the ball before the hand off anyway

June 19, 2008  07:54 AM ET
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Like they have lots of choices...

June 19, 2008  07:59 AM ET
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think they spelled out the plan to start the rookie the moment they put the boot in benson's butt

June 19, 2008  08:08 AM ET
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I think they spelled it out when they drafted a RB with their first pick. Wonder who they'll draft next year to replace Forte?

June 19, 2008  08:14 AM ET
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The bigger question is who will start at QB?

June 19, 2008  08:23 AM ET
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The bigger question is who will start at QB?
arejaydub | 06/19/08, 08:14 AM

I dont think you want to hear the answer

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June 19, 2008  09:11 AM ET
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Did anybody else notice that the SI.com front page had this listed as "Bears to start Rookie QB?"

June 19, 2008  09:25 AM ET
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No open competition at a key offensive position....? Sounds very Bears to me.

Eh, what else can he say though, "All of our backs are terrible. We will add a player soon."

June 19, 2008  09:47 AM ET
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Did anybody else notice that the SI.com front page had this listed as "Bears to start Rookie QB?"
Trainwreck | 06/19/08, 09:11 AM

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I noticed it as well. The FanNation editors make so many typos and errors on their site. Honestly, SI can't hire less idiots?

June 19, 2008  09:52 AM ET
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It's corrected now...hopefully they don't have to continue making these corrections AFTER posting it on the main site.

June 19, 2008  09:57 AM ET
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JFKJR | 06/19/08, 07:22 AM

Section III
Subsection 3(b)

June 19, 2008  10:08 AM ET
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Did anybody else notice that the SI.com front page had this listed as "Bears to start Rookie QB?"
Trainwreck | 06/19/08, 09:11 AM
That's the only reason I wanted to read the "story"

June 19, 2008  10:21 AM ET
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The Bears could be in serious trouble this year. No QB, everybody seems unhappy, Forte is unproven. Fortunes can turn quickly in the NFL.

June 19, 2008  10:34 AM ET
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We're the Bears. We don't DO free agents. Derek Anderson? Forget him... we've got Rexie!

June 19, 2008  10:44 AM ET
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At least give him the shot through the preseason. Then if he struggles you can bring someone else in.

 
June 19, 2008  10:48 AM ET
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anything is better then Benson...

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