"Time enough at last" or LAST TIME !!! ENOUGH !!!

So what in the hell are we supposed to do ?? We've been waiting so long for Rex Grossman to be healthy, and this season we have finally gotten our wish. No question, Rex has had the 'Luckman Look' enough times this season to give us Bears fans hope that we really got a . But at other times, it's 'Hey, I can't believe we got that Saskatchewan Roughriders guy !!!' (Hey hey Henry Burris).

I've written before in this blog that Rex's problem is one of inexperience. Da Bears have a nice running game. The recieving corps is great. I've been pretty happy with the lines protection, though there have been some breakdowns. The defense looks rock solid (and can even be considered an offensive threat..., though mind, i'm not saying they are, you know, an '85 type offensive threat deal......or am I, on that particular account?). The special teams (despite some shit headed moments, like "Get the hell away from bouncing punts !! Raise your voice !! Remember the context of the game !! PAY ATTENTION !!!" ).

But it is so obvious that Rex ( starting in what, his 16th NFL game?) has gotta have more game time experience before we really have our Florida Quaterback. But the question is this : How much more experience can we afford to give him this year? Da Bears are 10-2, have homefield advantage in the 1st round and look to get it, if they advance, in the 2d round. Methinks Rex the Rookie can do just about anything in the seasons last few regular season games without hurting the team ( I say 14-2). People are excited about this team. Not '85 excited, but excited enough to want to believe. The defense is special. Devin Hester is a danger to score every return. The kicking game seems capable of 65yd punts and hitting 100% every placement. It's there, I do believe, to at least get Da Bears into their 12th NFL championship game (Chicago's 14th, including the Cardnials)

But last years disaster in the 1st round seems a chillingly clear possibility. Very very easily we could witness last years results, never mind '86 or '87 or '01's ousters. If Da Bears are serious about garnering their 10th NFL title, somethings gotta happen. I'm good with Rex the Rookie playing the rest of the year as Da Starter. He is capable of Luckman like leadership, say to the tune of 41-0 at halftime. But Brian Griese has gotta play more in the run up games to the playoffs. If Rex the Rookies continues his erratic play, I say go for it. The Bears have a TEAM. They CAN do it. But to win a Superbowl, basically you gotta be 'running on all cylinders.' Griese was signed for a reason, although the main point of his signing was to make sure that a QB was in place if/when Rex the Hospital case made his return. But Griese was signed to guide a good team far into the season in case Rex goes down. Too many times Rex the Rookie has looked like his Saskatchewan Roughriders/Bear predecessor. Remember : Kyle Orton led (???) Da Bears last year to a 10-2 record before Rex came back, all the while looking totally inept. I understand that our Florida Quaterback has a bright future, and we don't want to hurt his confidence.

BUT:

Do we really have to hope that the defense and special teams can outscore opponents in the playoffs ? With Rex, to quote Jay Z, we can "Expect Everything". But do we dare hope for Everything?