ORTON WINS THE COMPETITION
With exactly 21 days before the regular season opener against the Colts in Indianapolis, Kyle Orton was named the Bears starting quarterback.
“I’m real excited,” said Orton. “This is obviously one of my goals going into the season. As a team we have a lot of goals to accomplish and this is just the start of it.”
Orton picks up where he left off in 2007. With 15 starts as a 2005 rookie, then none until the final three=2 0games of last season, Orton has become a stronger and smarter quarterback. His next step is to establish himself as the leader of the offense.
“It’s obviously not going to happen overnight.”
It needs to happen over the next three weeks.
Teammates respect Orton for how he’s gone about his job since the week of the Super Bowl in 2006. It was that week of practice in Miami that Orton decided to change the course of his career.
He played Peyton Manning that week, and in three weeks will try to beat Manning and the Colts.
Offensive coordinator Ron Turner said the decision was difficult to make. It's also a decision Grossman no doubt finds difficult to stomach.
"He's a competitor, " Turner said. "He wanted to be the guy, but he's also a team guy and he'll do whatever he can to help this team win and be ready to go when his time comes.
INJURIES
Tight end Desmond Clark has a right knee sprain that could sideline him for a couple of weeks. He still could be ready for the season opener. DE Mark Anderson(wrist), LB Nick Roach(concussion), T Kirk Barton(right knee) were among the missing Bears in Monday’s practice. Safety Brandon McGowan(ankle) returned to practice.
Dec. 19: Injury Update As the Bears prepare for Monday's visit from the Packers, running back Matt Forte ' -- with an injured toe -- toe is expected to play
Dec. 12: Forte' Fine On his first carry Thursday night, Matt Forte’ suffered a bruised toe when Saints defensive end Will Smith fell on top of him.. His toughness is recognized at Halas Hall.
Dec. 9: Quick Preparation Tonight's practice is the only one the Bears will have before meeting the Saints Thursday night. WBBM's Broadcast Day Starts at 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 4: Chilly Workout An outdoor practice in sub 20-degree temperatures prepared the Bears for similar conditions Sunday at Soldier Field against visiting Jacksonville.
Dec. 2: Let's Look Ahead That goal-line stand the Vikings used to shut down the Bears and turn momentum Sunday is still a topic of discussion.
Bears Head Back To Drawing Board Not since the Super Bowl 2006 season have the Bears been able to stack wins. The "win one, lose one", or "win two, lose two" approach creates mediocrity and complicates a teams' December.
Nov. 26: Vasher Out For Season? Two separate injuries to the right hand of Bears starting cornerback Nathan Vasher puts the rest of his season in jeopardy.
Nov. 24: Sunday Night @ Vikings Bears Coach Lovie Smith indicated the injuries from in Sunday’s win over the Rams do not appear to be serious.
Nov. 18: Inury Updates Five Bears held out of practice, but not QB Kyle Orton. He is absent
from the injury report despite a sore right ankle that will likely
remain sore for a while.
Nov. 14: Harris Responds to Media; Orton Update Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris reprimanded the media for its coverage of the team. In particular, he is fuming at a report he claims put words in his mouth.
Bears Blog Nov. 3: Orton Update Only saying Kyle Orton has a right ankle injury, Bears head coach Lovie Smith refuses to offer much more than that.
Bears Camp Update -- August 14 -- Play Time PLAY TIME It looks like you might see Lovie Smith’s starter play into the third quarter Saturday in Seattle. Smith said most starters will play at least a half, possibly more.
July 27, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp -- Devin in Heaven DEVIN IN HEAVEN
After missing four days of practice, Devin Hester showed up freshly minted and financially secure for the next six years, in full pads with white socks pulled high over his calf to his knees.
July 27, 2008 -- Bears Training Camp -- Under the lights NIGHT LIGHTS
A full pad practice under the lights brought out the best in the Bears Saturday night. An energetic, and physical nine-on-seven inside run drill was spirited and set the tone for practice.
Jeff Joniak's Keys To The Game Get ready for this weekends game as your Chicago Bears take on the Arizona Cardinals with BEARS RADIO HQ! Pre-game starts at 9a.m. C.T. and kick off is at Noon C.T.
Jeff Joniak's Bears Radio Blog With 5 November games, including the next four against potential NFC playoff teams, the Bears season is about to be determined. BEARS RADIO HQ
Cutler, Bears pull away from Browns, 30-6 Pounded the previous week and losers of two straight, the Chicago Bears couldn't afford to go down again. Good thing for them that the Cleveland Browns were in town.
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Bears honor Payton at halftime Ten years to the day he died, Walter Payton was honored by the Chicago Bears with a ceremony at halftime of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
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