Bears may start rookie RB

Posted: Thursday June 19, 2008 07:21AM ET

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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I guess Lovie wants to join Willie Randolph in the unemployment line ...

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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

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Like they have lots of choices...

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think they spelled out the plan to start the rookie the moment they put the boot in benson's butt

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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?

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The bigger question is who will start at QB?

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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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Did anybody else notice that the SI.com front page had this listed as "Bears to start Rookie QB?"

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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."

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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?

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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.

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JFKJR | 06/19/08, 07:22 AM

Section III
Subsection 3(b)

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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"

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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.

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We're the Bears. We don't DO free agents. Derek Anderson? Forget him... we've got Rexie!

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At least give him the shot through the preseason. Then if he struggles you can bring someone else in.

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anything is better then Benson...

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The Bears are going to kill it this year. Watch for Hester to become one of the most dangerous receivers in the NFL. Rashied Davis will be the suprise of the season too.They have a big chip on their shoulder after the Superbowl hangover. Now they are the underdogs and loving it.

GO BEARS!!!

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Lovie is very predictable. Grossman is our QB.... until he isn't. Having said that, I don't think any of free agent RB's are going to be the answer, so he is better off seeing what the rookie can do. Seems like a good enough game plan.

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The Bears are going to kill it this year. Watch for Hester to become one of the most dangerous receivers in the NFL. Rashied Davis will be the suprise of the season too.They have a big chip on their shoulder after the Superbowl hangover. Now they are the underdogs and loving it.

GO BEARS!!!
Bears4ever | 06/19/08, 11:01 AM

Who's going to throw the ball?

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