Comments on: ORTON: PRO BOWL BOUND?

By: biggest bears fan alive

biggest bears fan alive — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:41:52 +0000

i love how orton is playing this year. But i don’t think he will make it he could though. I really hope forte makes it hes having a great year!!!!! i think rbs should be turner forte and portis!!!

By: prince_namor

prince_namor — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:36:26 +0000

keep in mind that orton is able to create these kinds of numbers without the backing such names as; Santana moss, T.O., Buress etc. Orton is capable of having this kind of success due to the fact that opposing defenses are stacking the line to stop forte from running the ball. many opposing teams felt that by stopping the run you can stop the bears offense but Orton is hitting his strides and proving them wrong. each week Orton continues to get better and with the bears having a bye week this week it gives Orton and offensive coordinator coach John Turner time to open up the play book even more for the offense. once teams start to back off, and start respecting Orton passing ability that will then open up the running game for rookie running back Matt forte. the offensively might be old but i wouldn’t go so far and say that they are over rated. Forte is in the top 10 list of running backs goes in total yardage.

By: PB

PB — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:36:38 +0000

I do give Orton credit. He’s playing great. Now how about the Bears get him a receiver that won’t drop TD’s… HIRE COWHER MANG!!!!!

By: The Zoner

The Zoner — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:52:39 +0000

Romo has to prove that he doesn’t always have to crap on himself in big games.

I hope other teams try and scheme for Orton–the Bears woeful run game needs it. But you’re right–other teams will now pay attention to him. Whereas before the opponent’s gameplan probably took all of five minutes to make.

swnole–as dhaab pointed out I did not say he was a pro bowler. I think Brees, Rodgers, Warner and Romo all have a place in line before him right now. Just meant to say he is playing near that level.

4-3 heading to the bye. Not bad.

By: dhaab

dhaab — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:16:38 +0000

Didn’t mean to not give him credit. I think he’s played awfully well. He’s obviously a better QB now and it’s been an impressive run these past 4 weeks. But the league really doesn’t have a book on him yet since he hasn’t started for this many games since his rookie season. Now they do and we’ll see how that affects things.

PB, I have to disagree about there not being a dominant QB in the NFC. He’s still really young, so he hasn’t done it for that long, but I’ll take Romo, please.

And speaking of that, how bout those Rams?!
(sorry, but that was probably my only time I could gloat about my NFL team this year)

By: swnole

swnole — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:11:28 +0000

Yeah, it’s impressive and I for one am thrilled that the Bears have some semblance of a passing attack, but I agree with dhaab on this one, I’d rather wait a while before I jump on the “Kyle Orton for the Pro Bowl” bandwagon.

By: The Zoner

The Zoner — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:09:57 +0000

Wow. Just give him some credit, guys. He’s been much better than anyone thought and he is playing at a high level. And all those other stats aside, that he has thrown only 4 picks in 7 games is impressive to me.

By: PB

PB — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:04:10 +0000

Keep in mind that the Bears haven’t had their bye week yet, so Orton’s numbers (as well as the teams) are a bit over-inflated. He might not stay at #6 in passing yards when the other teams catch up. This is a great year for Orton to sneak in and get the pro bowl selection. The league is really strange right now, and there isn’t a dominant QB in the NFC. But, there is a loooooooong way to go this season. Season ending injuries happen very quickly. HIRE COWHER MANG!!!!!!!!!!!