--Shortly after the Bears announced the signing of free-agent quarterback Brian Griese, coach Lovie Smith reiterated that Rex Grossman is the Bears' starter. But that isn't etched in stone, and Grossman's status isn't nearly as secure as it was before Griese came aboard. "Our starting rotation will be Rex, Brian and then Kyle (Orton)," Smith said. "The person at the top of the depth chart knows he has to play a certain way, or you give the second guy an opportunity to play.

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