Chicago Tribune: Grossman likely not laughing over "joke"

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Grossman likely not laughing over 'joke'

Tribune staff report

June 17, 2007, 10:16 PM CDT

The first time he mentioned the idea of Donovan McNabb playing for the Bears—and winning a Super Bowl—the media throng gathered around him let it go. Same for the second time … and the third.

But by the time Bears defensive lineman Tommie Harris had floated the idea of Mt. Carmel's McNabb joining the Bears and ending their long Super Bowl championship hibernation, it was too much to let go. (Audiblizing an idea a half-dozen times will have that effect.)

Speaking this weekend from Philadelphia, where Harris was a guest of McNabb's at the quarterback's charity golf tournament, the D-lineman had this to say: "I'd love to have [McNabb] as my quarterback in Chicago. … Hopefully, he comes here and helps the Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl. … If he comes to Chicago, we'll definitely win the Super Bowl. … He's my friend and I would like him to play on my team. … I'd love him to play for the Bears."

He just kept going.

And Harris wasn't done, capping his comments with, "Hopefully we get Donovan."

Harris backtracked on Saturday on WSCR-AM 670, saying he was kidding and if incumbent starter Rex Grossman was offended, Harris would apologize.

That'll be five or six of them by last count.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune...rs,1,1650124.htmlstory?coll=cs-home-headlines
 

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Angus;1531355 said:
Grossman likely not laughing over 'joke'

Tribune staff report

June 17, 2007, 10:16 PM CDT

The first time he mentioned the idea of Donovan McNabb playing for the Bears—and winning a Super Bowl—the media throng gathered around him let it go. Same for the second time … and the third.

But by the time Bears defensive lineman Tommie Harris had floated the idea of Mt. Carmel's McNabb joining the Bears and ending their long Super Bowl championship hibernation, it was too much to let go. (Audiblizing an idea a half-dozen times will have that effect.)

Speaking this weekend from Philadelphia, where Harris was a guest of McNabb's at the quarterback's charity golf tournament, the D-lineman had this to say: "I'd love to have [McNabb] as my quarterback in Chicago. … Hopefully, he comes here and helps the Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl. … If he comes to Chicago, we'll definitely win the Super Bowl. … He's my friend and I would like him to play on my team. … I'd love him to play for the Bears."

He just kept going.

And Harris wasn't done, capping his comments with, "Hopefully we get Donovan."

Harris backtracked on Saturday on WSCR-AM 670, saying he was kidding and if incumbent starter Rex Grossman was offended, Harris would apologize.

That'll be five or six of them by last count.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune...rs,1,1650124.htmlstory?coll=cs-home-headlines

Grossman should be offended by his own play in the SB.
 

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I'd rather have Heath Shuler or Gus Frerotte taking snaps over Rex Grossman.
 

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If the Eagles dangle McNabb the Bears would be stupid to pass him up. Offer them Grossman and Briggs for McNabb.
 
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Hostile;1531393 said:
If the Eagles dangle McNabb the Bears would be stupid to pass him up. Offer them Grossman and Briggs for McNabb.

Yeah that only makes too much sense I guess..:rolleyes: Lance Briggs surely won't sign in Chicago after '07 so I would definitely try to deal him! McNabb is beloved in Chi-town, he'll add starpower to that offense.
 

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Hostile;1531393 said:
If the Eagles dangle McNabb the Bears would be stupid to pass him up. Offer them Grossman and Briggs for McNabb.

lol. ironically it would prolly take tommie harris:)~
 

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Hostile;1531393 said:
If the Eagles dangle McNabb the Bears would be stupid to pass him up. Offer them Grossman and Briggs for McNabb.

The Eagles didn't get to be where they are by acting insane. Briggs and a #1 is more reasonable.
 

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He was just being flattering to McNabb, I guess - but still....harsh.
 

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GoinForSix;1531388 said:
I'd rather have Heath Shuler or Gus Frerotte taking snaps over Rex Grossman.

I would prefer Heath Ledger to Grossman. I just wouldn't want to be the center. Brokeback Bears.
 

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I felt like Griese would of given them a better chance to win.

No question Grossman is a bust.
 

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DBoys;1531522 said:
I felt like Griese would of given them a better chance to win.

No question Grossman is a bust.

Same here. Griese would have been the better choice.
 

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sandy007;1531536 said:
After the comments, the end for Grossman is near in Chicago.
This comment really struck home. Lovie Smith is banking an awful lot of his future on Grossman.

I don't find that very sure footing at all. If Grossman doesn't make a drastic improvement the perception of Lovie will be DC material only.
 

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Hostile;1531393 said:
If the Eagles dangle McNabb the Bears would be stupid to pass him up. Offer them Grossman and Briggs for McNabb.
:pray:
 

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theogt;1531586 said:
I agree. I'd love to face a rookie or Holcomb this year over McNabb.

Of course I preferred to face Garcia overe him last year too.
 

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I am not "crowning" Rexman or anything but... wasnt last year his first full year as a starter... didnt he go 13-3 or something..... wasnt he only in his 3rd year?
 

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Hostile;1531596 said:
I agree. I'd love to face a rookie or Holcomb this year over McNabb.

Of course I preferred to face Garcia overe him last year too.

Hos, I wouldn't underestimate Holcomb.
 
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