Kyle Orton and the Bears

So the Chicago Bears have decided to go with Kyle Orton as their starting quarterback. I don't really know how I feel about that. Sure he's a decent QB and he did a his job when Rex got hurt a few years ago. He won them enough games to get to the playoffs. But, I don't know if he can do it again.

Right now they are having some troubles on defense and that will put extra pressure on him. If they can get the defense together and play tough nose Bears D then he'll probably be fine. I guess only waiting a couple preseason games to decide on the starting QB gives them time to tailor things to his strengths. Unfortunately one of his weaknesses is not being able to go deep down the field. He's great if you can manage the clock and score enough points. But, if you don't score time management doesn't matter for much.

However, the Bears coaching staff better watch out. I saw the end of the game against San Francisco. Caleb Hanie going deep for a TD at the last second that is going to stay in the minds of Bears fans. If Kyle falters they will be wanting to know when Hanie gets his chance (should he stay on the team). They will probably just skip right over the idea of Rex starting again. (I still believe in Rex.)

I've never wavered in my love of the Bears and I will cheer for them no matter who the QB is. I hope Kyle does get the job done. I think they have all the pieces they need. They just need to stay healthy and put the pieces together properly.