Bears' Needs In The 2006 Draft

Although the ink has yet to dry on the Brian Griese deal, the Chicago Bears took a step in the right direction, locking up the veteran quarterback. The importance of the Brian Griese signing is twofold. First, in Griese, the Chicago Bears have a quarterback who can put some pressure on starting quarterback Rex Grossman in camp and force Grossman to step up or step out. Throughout his career—albeit short—Grossman has not been challenged in camp. Griese is a guy that will consistently make his throws, will minimize mental mistakes, and has been there Sunday after Sunday. The Griese signing is also important in the Chicago Bears’ off-season plans because it now allows Jerry Angelo and company to fill the team’s remaining holes via the draft, first and foremost, and an added luxury of additional talent via free agency. Until yesterday, quarterback was a problem on this roster and it required some attention through either the draft or free agency. With Griese now a member of the Chicago Bears, I have pin-pointed four areas this team can address through the 2006 draft, Click For More