And Grossman down for the rest of the year!

The Redskins game was horrible to watch with the injuries and total in-effectiveness running the ball. Two interceptions in back to back plays, Five stupid penalties on a single drive an a field goal when you have first and Goal at the 1.

They had the oportunities to win it but like many games this year, they just found a way to loose. I will say that Garret Wolfe looked promising in the second half as did Hester when getting more time on the field at reciever.

They're still not mathematically eliminated...... But who cares, let's be realistic it's about next season now. We have a long week to prepare for Minesota, lets give Orton a shot, let's see more of Hester at wide reciever, more of Wolfe at running back, more Olsen, and Bradley. Let's see what we have to build around on Offense.

I think the injury limits Rex's chances of coming back next year, he won't need surgery, but he's out for the remainder of the games this year, and I'm not sure he'd done enough to win over the front office. Having said that it gives other teams less of a chance to evaluate him as well, which might keep his price in check and give him more incentive to sign a short term deal with Chicago.

If Rex does go Turner is definitely gone, consistency in the offensive system while grooming a quarterback would be the only reason to retain him. Turner might be gone either way. And I who we bring in at offensive coordinator will probably be the most interesting question to get answered this off season.

Outside of OC I think we'll see more turn over on the coaching staff, perhaps not Babich or Smith, but some one in the coaching staff will be held accountable for the inability of the players to execute, it'll likely be position coaches.

I still say let Briggs go, he's expensive and although he's had a stellar season this year, I'm not sure that cap space can't be spent better either on the offensive line, at defensive tackle or safety.

Either way unless Orton is a total standout in how ever many starts he gets, we're coming into next year with big question marks at most of the offensive skill positions and the O-Line. The Defense should be more stable though, and if we can stay healthy next year, it should be a lot better than 07 for the Bears.

On the plus side expectations in 08 will be a lot easier to meet...