Josh McDaniels Names Kyle Orton Starting QB

_DiMz_ wrote:

Furthermore....did anybody honestly think that Simms, an even more injury prone, interception machine hybrid of Rex Grossman was going to start? Toss in the fact the Broncos gave up a Franchise QB for 3rd stringer turned starter in Orton--you damn right the Denvers gonna see what they have and there gonna see what they have mighty quick. And that is an over abundance of fecal matter at the QB slot.
Good times.

Otis wrote:

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Orton and Broncos played tough against Romo and Cowboys, Dimz....whatcha think now?
Orton isn't the Second Coming of Joe Montana, but he seems more than competent with the Broncos. The only former Bears 3rd Stringer I can name right now is Rex Grossman!(couldn't resist, sorry)
Meanwhile, Cutler continues to mature, and our running game is FINALLY getting some legs! Nice win against Detroit, but our Defense needs some fine-tuning. Hell, with the busted up condition they are all in, I ain't complainin'!
Fuggit, GO BEARS!!

_DiMz_ wrote:

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I'm not really impressed-900passing yards (184 yards of which was tipped interceptions) 5 td's in 4 games for orton.
same old game manager we saw in chicago. I think orton will probaly go 9-7 over there as well, if that means anything?
Our secondary really sucks and its something the Bears need to live with on defense. Forte had a good game, but, it was Detroit after all. I think he has a bad case of the sophmore jinx so far. hopefully he can shake it.
Bears 10-6?
hmmmm...

No_More_Rexcuses wrote:

<quoted text>You gotta give Orton credit for one thing ...his teams win.
As far as Forte goes , Im not really as woried about him as I am worried about the o-line. There were some pretty good holes yesterday and he looked good. If teams are going to load up the box and dare us to pass why not pass. I think Cutler is capable. Its better than running into a pile and then kicking it away.

No_More_Rexcuses wrote:

<quoted text>You gotta give Orton credit for one thing ...his teams win.
As far as Forte goes , Im not really as woried about him as I am worried about the o-line. There were some pretty good holes yesterday and he looked good. If teams are going to load up the box and dare us to pass why not pass. I think Cutler is capable. Its better than running into a pile and then kicking it away.

_DiMz_ wrote:

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I'm not going to pick on Orton because a "win" is a "win" regardless of his lackluster stats. Because Orton didn't after all cause them to lose any games because of mistakes.
But I will point out that wins by the Broncos include Browns, Raiders, and fluke tipped 84 yard interception that beat the Bengals. They can hang there hats on the Dallas win,(maybe) but is Dallas any good this year? Guess my point is they played some super fantastic hot garbage teams so far. I predict 9-7 for orton if he or his team dont manage to screw up the easiest schedule in the NFL.
I'm not worried about Forte either, I'm more worried about how long our wide recievers are going to overchieve before they fizzle....even Barry Sanders in his prime would run out of mojo if every down was an 8 man front with no passing game. So far Cutler has made all his recievers look good.
O-line has been alot better then i thought (having a mobile QB also helps)
Bears should make playoffs....in my opinion at least but i am biased.

_DiMz_ wrote:

Its only been 5 games...
Orton's always had good teams around him that did not need a spectacular QB to win. Its like taking his rookie year and saying he was a great QB based on his record.
Nevertheless i'm happy he's 5-0, he and grossman were good ppl just not very successful in chicago.
And on a personal note i'm happy with Cutler, i prefer my QB's to be playmakers.

_DiMz_ wrote:

i heard rumblings about (GASP!) T.O.==>chicago this morning....

_DiMz_ wrote:

i heard rumblings about (GASP!) T.O.==>chicago this morning....

No_More_Rexcuses wrote:

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How about Orion and Benson? I was watching some of the Bengals game and Benson runs like a completely different guy! He actually looks like a real NFL RB! And what else can you say about Orton! The guy just wins! Do you realize he only has 1 INT this season and that came last weekend on a Hail Mary.

Otis wrote:

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Hey, good for Orton! Makes you wonder how much of a factor the coaching has been with the Bears recent woes, right?
Can't say I miss Benson at all, he did a lot of damage to the team - chasing Thomas Jones out, holding out for big bucks, lousy attitude etc. IF the guy was a stud with the Bears, I could forgive a lot...however, he was a bust as far as I was concerned.
I'm pretty happy with the Bears in their present form, we need to get a lot of guys back on the field and producing! Atlanta will be a major game for this bunch....as much as I admire Orton, I'm very glad to have Cutler!
And, I hear you about T.O., it is tempting to want a stud receiver, but he probably ain't it. I can't stand that end zone crap either, just ask "Butter Fingers" Knox about that! ha ha ha!
Fuggit, GO BEARS! Very interesting season all around for once, I'm enjoying the hell out of a lot of teams! We will have some pretty big tests against the Vikes and Bengals, so buckle up!

_DiMz_ wrote:

i would be actually mad @ the bears if they got T.O to be brutally honest.
it goes against alot of there preaching and would make them hypocrites and it would be embarassing.
if i knew for a fact T.O would be the difference (the missing piece) for a superbowl win i would swallow it....but i do not think he is in my opinion...and bringing him in and getting rid of Tank,Benson, etc would make bears look like dumarse turds.