Much like Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl for the BCS Championship game, the Bears started out great. Hester worked his magic on his way to another kick-off return for a touchdown. Unfortunately, the Bears looked quite ordinary after that. They forced fumbles and even had an interception, but in the end, Rex is no Peyton.
The Bears had a great season, but in the overall scheme of the game, the NFC once again cannot stand up to the AFC when it comes to the big game. We should have been able to see this coming by the way the Bears lost to both New England and Miami during the regular season. These are teams that Indy beat during the regular season and playoffs. It was too easy to get blinded by loyalty and the way they played two weeks ago against the Saints.
The Bears may one day win another Super Bowl, but I don't think it will be with Rex Grossman as quarterback. He is a nice guy, but seems to get "happy feet" whenever he is being pursued; keeps throwing off of his back foot, which leads to many of his underthrows (interceptions); and can't seem to get a grip on the ball (fumbled snaps). They desperately need a Tom Brady/Peyton Manning type of quarterback, who is confident in the huddle, on the field, and in the pocket, which would then help his teammates develop confidence in him. Rex just doesn't have that going for him and it doesn't look like it will happen anytime soon. As Simon and Garfunkel sang years ago, "You're shaking my confidence, baby."
Is it time for baseball season, yet?
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