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Grossman, Orton enter competition on equal footing
Grossman, Orton enter competition on equal footing
Kyle Orton started the final three games last season, leading the Bears to two wins while passing for 478 yards and 3 touchdowns.
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Lovie Smith speaks!
Blog Down, Chicago Bears — ... For the fourth year in a row, Lovie Smith has refused to answer my e-mail asking if ”Rex was his quarterback.” But per chicagobears.com, he did happen to answer a few other e-mails and some good stuff came about:  ...

Josh Beekman Back In the Mix
Windy City Gridiron — I know one question that has been bandied about here for some time concerns 2nd year lineman Josh Beekman of Boston College.  He was not used last year, partly do to injury.  Many wondered where he fit into this year's roster. During a Q&A with Lovie Smith that very question was asked in relation to who would replace ...

Exciting Conclusion to Fight for Bears QB Job Won't Be Aired Until Late August
FanHouse — ... North, NFL FansThe Bears had questions up and down the roster when the 2007 season ended. Offensive line, running back and wide receiver have been addressed, in part, anyway, and the biggest issue heading into 2008 is the quarterback position. Which has been the same "biggest issue" in Chicago since the team drafted Rex Grossman five years ago. Head coach Lovie Smith has contended all spring that the job is up for grabs and he doesn't plan on naming a starter anytime soon. [B]oth [Grossman and Kyle Orton are] ...

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