Will Rexy still be Sexy?

The trials and tribulations of Rex Grossman continue. The much-maligned quarterback still draws the ire of fans and media across the country. Whether it is the quarterback-center exchange or the ability to read a defense, Rex Grossman is still lacking the natural growth that a player at his position is supposed to exhibit by year five. The excuses continue, and the lack of responsibility for the constant miscues are getting old. Sweat, crowd noise or rain - the elite quarterbacks are supposed to lead and not make excuses.

What draws people to Rex Grossman is his gunslinger mentality. Many compare him to Brett Favre in that respect; but that is where the comparisons end between the two quarterbacks. Rex's inability to read coverage or take care of the ball will keep the Chicago Bears from repeating as NFC champions. With the defense and special teams the Bears possess, all Grossman has to do is manage the game and not take any unnecessary risks. He has shown he is not capable of doing that because. He looks completely lost on the field, and the mental aspect isn't there after five training camps and four seasons with the Bears.

The Chicago Bears need a caretaker at the quarterback position, not someone who will constantly stick the defense deep in their own territory. The leash on this bear will have to tighten, and eventually Lovie Smith will need to pull the trigger and go with veteran Brian Griese. The former Michigan product's ceiling is not as high as Grossman's, but he understands how to manage a game. The Chicago Bears have no more than a three-year window to win a Super Bowl, and they cannot allow Rex Grossman to learn on the job anymore. The time to pull the plug on Rexy is arriving quickly.