Comments on: Chicago Bears: Matt Forte Leads Improved Offense

By: Jerod Morris

Jerod Morris — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:54:07 +0000

No, the problem with Orton is that a) he went to Purdue and b) the complete lack of any discernible above-average skill that would lead someone to a starting position in the NFL. He’s just lucky that the Bears’ front office has been inept at putting an offense together and that Rex Grossman is a complete train wreck as an NFL starting QB.

By: Kaner

Kaner — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:48:33 +0000

Well, the problem with Orton, is obviously the neck-beard. Too, itchy.

By: Jerod Morris

Jerod Morris — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:25:27 +0000

Sean is also going to posting a lot about the White Sox. We can never have enough high-character, integrity-filled White Sox fans around here.

Jay Mariotti submitted a writing sample for consideration and I told him to shove it up his ass. We don’t work with losers around here.

By: KVB

KVB — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:19:42 +0000

Warm welcome to our first Bears post. We cannot be a legit midwest sports website without Bears postings as the Bears offense cannot be legit without a running game.

Benson was a massive tool and Forte is obviously what Lovie ordered. Orton needs to come up big against good secondaries like the Panthers Dbacks if they have a shot at the 9 win plateau. Who says Orton can’t be inconsistently good like Grossfag was in ’06???

By: Jerod Morris

Jerod Morris — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:05:13 +0000

Great first post Sean.

You are right on about Matt Forte. He changes the complexion of this team because he actually gives the Bears an offensive identity. It certainly does not make their offense great, as they will always be limited by the ability of their QB until they get one that is legitimate. But with their opportunistic and stifling D, and often spectacular special teams, a solid ground game gives them a chance to be in every ball game.

I think somewhere between 7-9 wins is very realistic for them. If Orton can somehow play to win a few games, as opposed to just trying not to lose them, the D and Forte could lead the Bears into the playoffs.