So Indy could stack 8 in the box? Orton wasn't a good enough qb and the receivers weren't good enough to get past that. They needed someone with an arm to keep the defense from bunching the line on Thomas Jones.

Orton in there is a repeat of the 2005 season, except they probably don't make the playoffs.

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Hogwash

Rex has 23 TD and 20 picks..all we needed was a game manager with that Defense and special teams handing the Offense unbelievable field position.. factor in fumbles( lil raccoon hands) he had more turnovers than TD..the guy sucked.

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I'm not disputing Rex sucked. The idea that Orton was a better option is hilarious, though.

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You don't remember Orton playing a huge role in the Bears making a superbowl run? Wow.

Mitch sucks

I agree with Patrick Mannelly that you want a QB with fight in him, not to be benched. Instead, Mitch looked like he was going to cry.

Which of his starts was your favorite?

http://www.nfl.com/player/kyleorton/2506444/profile

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Interesting question. Does it really matter? Which of Rex's starts were your favorite that season? Does it really matter? He was coming off an injury and rusty.

You don't actually remember what season they went to the Super Bowl, do you?

Do you realize Orton started 0 games that year?

Do you realize he was #3 on the depth chart behind Brian Griese?

Do you live in South Dakota?

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Yes, I live by you in South Dakota.

Interesting. So you're admitting you're an idiot.

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I never said I wasn't an idiot. Die hard Bears fans tend to be idiots, because we want to believe that we're like other teams and don't have the ownership we have.

Okay, so, sjboyd, this back and forth has been fun. I appreciate you calling me out on my B. S. I love the sense of humor on this board. Yeah, I offered what I'm having to you once before. Are you sure you don't want some? Regardless, peace, okay?

Time for a drink

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lol. Well played.

Okay, so I have conflated the 2005 and 2006 seasons together for too many years to count. My friends have corrected me over and over on this. But, I keep making this same mistake over and over again. I guess I just have the Rex experiment blocked out of my mind. I actually had a lot of hope for Rex too. So, it must have been in my gut that I didn’t believe. Sorry, folks.

I thought Griese was a great backup. I’m a huge believer in having a decent backup to the most important position in all of sports. For the life of me, I don’t understand why the Bears don’t always make sure they have a decent backup. He was one of the few decent backups we’ve bothered to have. It typically happens after a huge media and fan outcry. But, going into the superbowl, I thought Rex or Griese was good for two turnovers, because that’s what they do in big games.

I distinctly remember wishing they would have gone with Orton. It was obviously wishful thinking. He was a natural born leader and smart ball protector. Even Kreutz spoke highly of Orton’s leadership. That says a ton. But, that’s not how the Bears roll.

Again, the biggest mistake was Rivera having Peanut and Nate switch sides of the field for the first time the whole season. Again, Manning was worse than normal in big games. Peanut and Nate each had interceptions in their hands, but their instincts were to turn the other way. This subtle difference was just enough that they both uncharacteristically dropped those interceptions. Those interceptions would have crushed Manning. We would have won that superbowl. I also think that this is why Lovie surprisingly let Rivera go.

Anyway, my bad again. Sheesh. I’m really showing my arse on my first day on this board. It’s so embarrassing. Thanks again, sjboyd, for calling me out on my B. S. Sheesh. Sorry, again, guys.

2005

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

Mitch to start on Sunday.

Yippie.

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Fast healer.

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I don't even think Mitch can look good in throw away games. Let him start and continue to look awful. Makes the decision for next year that much easier.

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Only a fucking idiot would rather see Daniel or Bray.

I know you are trying to take a shot at me, but this is just another big stupid fail from you.

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Relax, if I wanted to take a shot at you, I would tell you to go home and get your shinebox.

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Damn, I just revisited Kyle Orton's career stats and saw he had 2 years in Denver where he passed for more yards than Mitch did last year.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Orton

ended up going to the game yesterday. mitchell was not very good. he made three excellent passes two to ARob... the long gainer up the bears sideline and the really long gainer that ended up being called back due to whitehair penalty. and the braunecker drop..... otherwise he was generally very inaccurate. even on completions YAC was being sacrificed as the WR's had to slow or stop just to catch the inaccurate passes. the two picks were brutal... clearly did not see the safeties in either instance.

Brad Biggs was pretty harsh on (Pro Bowl QB) Trubisky in his "10 Thoughts" column today. He said even the TD pass was poorly thrown.

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People still watch the Bears?

Why?

On that one big play, Robinson should have scored.

Read the same article. What stood out was the anecdote where Biggs said an NFC scout or executive told him that the only QB he'd take (Pro Bowl QB) Trubisky over was Allen from Carolina. Ouch...

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Successful calls:

Kyrie Irving will never win anything as a team's alpha: check
T.rubisky is a bust: check
Ben Simmons is a liability: check
The Fields Cult is dumb: double check

2013 CSFMB ROY

Kyle Allen is better than Mitch.

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