The AP reports:

So the switch to Brian Griese didn't prove to be successful, though it doesn't help that half the defense is injured. Griese gave the Bears just 5.5 yards per attempt and 3 interceptions. At what point do we forget how bad Kyle Orton was in 2005 and give him another chance?

The Bears are now 3 games behind the undefeated Packers.

Less important than Brian Griese supplanting Rex Grossman at quarterback, in my estimation, is this news: "Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris is expected to miss the team's game Sunday at Detroit and could miss up to a month with a sprained knee, his agent told the Chicago Tribune."

The Bears, as well as their NFC Championship Game foes, the New Orleans Saints, are in trouble.

I have been a big Rex Grossman believer and defender. Right now, though, my curiosity has taken control: just what would happen with Brian Griese as the starting quarterback?

Grossman was 20-34 for 160 yards (4.7 yards per attempt) today with 1 TD and 2 INTs. That follows his 12-23 for 145 yards (6.3 YPA) with 1 INT last week.

The Bears won today because of their defense and because of Devin Hester. It's a nice formula, as far as it takes you. But I am curious: is there more?

Smith will stick with Grossman (Brad Biggs, Chicago Sun-Times, 8/26/2006)

Not only do you have to be admired by backup QB Brian Griese's performance this preseason, but also his class. After the third exhibition game in which Griese has outperformed Rex Grossman, Griese helps explain why their respective performances cannot be accurately compared: