Lovie's new QB: Griese
Vaughn McClure, 12:30 p.m.
Bears coach Lovie Smith officially announced Brian Griese as the team's starting quarterback Wednesday.
Griese takes over for Rex Grossman, who moves into the backup role. Kyle Orton will remain the third quarterback.
"Offensively, we're not getting a whole lot done," Smith said. "It's not one person. I just think we need a breath of fresh air.
"I'm excited for Brian. He brings a lot of experience. He's anxious to go. Our team will back him 100 percent. ... Of course, decisions like this are not made overnight."
Smith called Grossman a "team player" in terms of the decision, but Grossman was, of course, not happy with the demotion. He's in the final year of his contract and had hoped to parlay a big year into a lucrative new deal with the Bears or another team.
Smith said this was the only offensive change he would make for the time being.
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I wouldn't trust anything written by 'Vaughn McClure'.
It's about time.
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