The Chicago Bears are leaning toward placing quarterback Rex Grossman on the IR after his surgery to repair a broken left ankle while also receiving work on his fibula. The move would keep Grossman out the entire 2005 season. "We're talking about that, but I don't want to get too far ahead of myself until I hear from the doctors," general manager Jerry Angelo said. "I told Rex this. I said, 'Rex, we're going to do everything we can to make sure you continue your progress with us.' But our first priority is what's in the best interest of our team. He understands that's the position we're going to take."