The lead role He's only 23, but Bears QB Grossman has taken charge.(Sports)

0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), August, 2004 | by LeGere, Bob

Byline: Bob LeGere Daily Herald Sports Writer BOURBONNAIS - It's clear from training camp that Bears quarterback Rex Grossman has the arm strength and touch to throw every pass in the playbook. Offensive coordinator Terry Shea has marveled throughout camp at Grossman's "bionic arm," which never seemed to grow weary no matter how many passes he threw.

By his decisiveness and high percentage of completions, it is also apparent Grossman had a better grasp on the new offense than might be expected for a 23-year-old who only has played three NFL games. "He's made very good decisions," Shea said. "He's really doing a neat job of handling the offense." For a quarterback, that isn't always enough for success in the NFL. The nature of the job calls for a...