By Chris Pummer
Staff Writer
So Kyle Orton will open the season as the Bears starting quarterback. Rex Grossman is still around and Caleb Hanie will stick around as the third-stringer.
While that's the current pecking order, the Bears probably need to keep searching. Here's a look at some of the options that are out there:
Gary Busey
Pros: After watching his fight scene with Mel Gibson in the movie Lethal Weapon, Bears QB coach Pep Hamilton thinks Busey has the footwork to escape from the pocket. That's a big plus behind this Bears offensive line. Busey also demonstrated leadership skills when he was on Celebrity Fit Club 2.
Cons: Long philosophical deliberations could keep Busey from making quick decisions when faced with pressure from blitzing teams. Vocal, long-winded leadership style could wear thin in the locker room.
Bozo the Clown
Pros: As a clown, he'd fit in with a lot of guys the Bears have put under center since Sid Luckman hung it up. A beloved Chicago icon, he wouldn't be booed until at least his third interception.
Cons: Easily sacked by defenders, in part because of oversized shoes. And he's dead.
Carlos Zambrano
Pros: Has the height (6-foot-5) and arm strength you want to see from a QB. Pitches with a football player's mentality. Maybe that would translate over to an actual football field. And one-time pitcher Chad Hutchinson worked out so .... uhhh.. move that down to the con side.
Cons: Not available to play for the Bears until the Cubs' season is over. Even if the Cubs miss the playoffs, the Bears might be finished by October, too.
I vote for Big Z. He said he'd stick around in Chicago all winter if the Cubs win the World Series. By playing for the Bears he can stay in shape to offset all the Cubs world title parties he'll be attending.
This is perhaps the greatest compilation of blog phtotos ever. Any time Gary Busey is mentioned, it's awesome. We need more Busey. As for the Bears, it's sad to say, they're really bad.
Maybe Angelo can save them with a bunch of top picks in the 2009 draft.
I'm partial to Busey myself. Having seen "Point Break" numerous times, I can tell you that he exhibits great teamwork and never gives up on his partner...even when he's lying on the ground writhing in pain from a gunshot wound. He also enjoys meatball sandwiches which are great. Kyle should watch "Point Break" and "Surviving the Game" on Saturday as prep for Indy.