Chicago Bears Review

There are two different predictions to be made about the upcoming Bears/Titans matchup and both are predicated on who the starting quarterback will be.

1) Orton. This one is quick and easy. Victory for the Bears. Even if his ankle is still hurting him, Orton can get it done. He’ll hobble down the field with one leg if he needs. Bears 27, Titans 20.

2) Grossman. This one will be more of a tragedy/comedy. Tragedy because the Bears stand little chance against the Titans with Rexy at the helm. Comedy because we get to be reminded of his multi-faceted ability to screw a game up. The game will start off simple enough: a handoff to Matt Forte for a 12-yard gain. Just when fans think the game might turn out fine, Ron Turner gives Grossman the go-ahead. His first pass is a deep bomb to Marty Booker. Overthrown by 10 yards. No problem. Only second down right? Grossman fumbles, loses next snap. Titans can’t do much against the Bears defense and comes away with 3 points. Hester returns to the 45, great field position. Grossman (walking out to deafening boos) fumbles but recovers next snap. The camera shows Lovie Smith’s still stoic face. A modest run play follows and sets up a third and long. Grossman whips a bullet pass right into the back of Kreutz’s helmet and the ball pops into a Titans cornerback’s hands for an interception. Now cups of beer and half-eaten hot dogs rain down on Grossman. Tears begin to well up into his eyes. 10-0 Titans. On the next 1st down for the Bears, Grossman takes a hard hit and is sacked. The team gathers around him in a circle and even Lovie Smith walks out onto the field. From the restricted camera view you can see Grossman begin to stand up before a loud gunshot is heard, Grossman falls limp to the ground, and Lovie Smith exits the field seen putting a still smoking pistol into his pocket. Orton is put in and the Bears go on to win 47-10.