Truth & Rumors > NFL

Bears may start rookie RB

Views
463
Comments
-1

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.

Chicago Sun Times

Matt Forte, AP Matt Forte, AP
Comment has been removed
Comment has been removed
June 19, 2008  07:25 AM ET

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

June 19, 2008  07:38 AM ET

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

Like they have lots of choices...

June 19, 2008  07:59 AM ET

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

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

The bigger question is who will start at QB?

June 19, 2008  08:23 AM ET

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

Comment has been removed
June 19, 2008  09:11 AM ET

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

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

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

_____________________________________________________________

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

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

Page 1

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

Section III
Subsection 3(b)

June 19, 2008  10:08 AM ET

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

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

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

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

anything is better then Benson...

Comment

Remember to keep your posts clean. Profanity will get filtered, and offensive comments will be removed.


The Si.com Cover Hub Go to the Cover Hub

Stub Hub

The 2009 schedule has been released. Search for tickets!

Truth & Rumors

MOST POPULAR

  1. 1
    Chargers accuse McDaniels of trash talk
    Views
    31183
    Comments
    2814
  2. 2
    Cowher to Bears or Texans?
    Views
    50736
    Comments
    2510
  3. 3
    Yankees to cut down on spending
    Views
    5136
    Comments
    1146
  4. 4
    Source: Damon won't take pay cut
    Views
    53908
    Comments
    972
  5. 5
    Disrespected Ryan takes dig at Moss
    Views
    8540
    Comments
    682

Most Active Users

Comments + Blog Posts + Throwdowns

  1. 1
    Chico 2.0
  2. 2
    BBK - Now it's all football
  3. 3
    rstowe
  4. 4
    gigi_iv
  5. 5
    Never NDing Struggle

Message Boards

  1. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    What happens if Bama and UT…
    Views
    724
    Replies
    45
  2. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    BCS Selection Walk Through
    Views
    451
    Replies
    27
  3. MMA > General MMA

    Arlovski's next fight -…
    Views
    431
    Replies
    24

Blogs

SI.com

Swimsuit

SI Photos