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INDIANAPOLIS -- The first piece of the Bears' free-agent puzzle should be delivered soon as a contract for Rex Grossman is imminent.
The team is expected to reach an agreement to retain the quarterback, perhaps today, after negotiations on a new deal carried late into the evening Friday.

Eugene Parker in the morning and they huddled again throughout the evening working on details of a contract that would bring the first-round pick from 2003 back for what has been said will be a quarterback competition involving Kyle Orton.

A source said it will be a one- or two-year deal and includes incentives based on playing time and performance. Re-signing Grossman was one of the organization's top goals when it arrived at the combine Wednesday.


Grossman, who helped the team to Super Bowl XLI the season before, was erratic in the first three games of 2007 before being benched. He was reinserted at Oakland Nov. 11, replacing Brian Griese, and was more consistent before being lost to a minor knee sprain Dec. 6 at Washington. Returning to the Bears provides Grossman with his best opportunity to play in 2008 despite the turbulent experiences and intense scrutiny he has faced. He's said he wants to return.

''It is a body of work,'' coach Lovie Smith said. ''There have been some highs and some lows, but we think Rex is a good football player and I choose to remember more of those highs. I still don't think he's peaked yet. I still think his future is bright.''

Grossman nears new deal :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Bears

[azrael492]

I wonder if Lovie has seen the same games that I have seen. Grossman is not an NFL QB.

[Seahawker 562]

Thats an awesome pic of grossman. Do you think he will be backup for Orton, or take the starting pos.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Seahawker 562

Thats an awesome pic of grossman. Do you think he will be backup for Orton, or take the starting pos.

To be honest, I have no idea what the Bears are doing here. They'll probably let those and then a 2nd or 3rd round pick battle it out in camp.

[Seahawker 562]

Originally Posted by bears9

To be honest, I have no idea what the Bears are doing here. They'll probably let those and then a 2nd or 3rd round pick battle it out in camp.

I think I would take Orton over the 2. Orton doent crack under pressure, but Rex is good in the no huddle. Then griese will be like a 2nd coach, helping the 2 out.