Bears Need to Know: Is Kyle Orton Still Hurt? Or Is He Just Not Very Good?
nfl.fanhouse.com 12/18/2008 — by Michael David Smith Halfway through the year, Bears quarterback Kyle Orton was one of the pleasant surprises of the 2008 NFL season. At the time of the Bears' bye in Week 8, Orton had completed 143 of 230 passes for 1,669 yards, with 10 ...

If not Orton, how about these guys at quarterback?
chicagotribune.com 12/20/2008 — When deciding whether to commit to Kyle Orton over the long term, the Bears also have to consider what viable alternatives exist if they don't. Here's a thumbnail sketch of the quarterbacks who might fall into that category in the 2009 off-season as well as backup options.

ORTON NOT DONE FOR THE YEAR?
profootballtalk.com 11/2/2008 — Several readers tell us that it’s being reported on the Comcast postgame show in Chicago that Bears quarterback Kyle Ortron doesn’t have a broken ankle, and that he’s not done for the year. Orton suffered the ankle injury late in the ...

Angelo won't commit to Orton beyond '09
blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com 12/30/2008 — Bears general manager Jerry Angelo left things up in the air during his Tuesday press conference when asked if Kyle Orton is the long-term answer at quarterback. ``I'm not convinced 100 percent obviously,'' he said. ``I believe in Kyle. But until Kyle ...

Bears Kyle Orton Injury Updates
ustailgate.com 11/4/2008 — An MRI exam performed on Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton on Monday confirmed a high ankle sprain and no ligament tear. Orton is currently expected to return to the field in time for the Bears November 30 game against the Minnesota Vikings, assuming no setbacks in his recovery. But accordi…

Orton likely starting QB for 2009 season -
chicagotribune.com 12/29/2008 — HOUSTON — Love him or hate him, Bears fans, get used to Kyle Orton . After Sunday's season-ending 31-24 loss to the Texans, offensive coordinator Ron Turner said Orton will head into training camp next July as the unchallenged starting quarterback for ...

Bears' drops may add up to less money for Orton
suntimes.com 12/19/2008 — Every time the ball hits the ground, it's potentially costing Kyle Orton money. The rash of dropped passes the Bears have experienced in the last three weeks has put a contract escalator for 2008 in jeopardy for Orton. An additional $1.5 million he ...

KYLE ORTON MIGHT PLAY SUNDAY
profootballtalk.com 11/6/2008 — Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton was carted off the field Sunday against the Lions, and initial reports were that he would miss three or four games. But Orton said today that he might not miss any games at all. “I’m certainly not ...

Kyle Orton in My opinion
ballhype.com 3/1/2009 — I see it all over the Chicago media, that noone is happy or so it seems with Kyle Orton. I see Orton as a very young QB, with a very large upside. The thing that impresses me more then anything he throws more TD'S then Int's. I hear comments that he can't throw the long ball. I beg to differ ...

Kyle Orton is new leader of Bears
suntimes.com 10/20/2008 — Kyle Orton was ready to take the snap and saw something in the defense that didn’t look right. So he backed away, changed the play call, walked down the offensive line and yelled out what he was doing, pointed to players and told them what positions ...

Bears GM to target QB to compete with Orton — ESPN.com - NFL 12/30/2008
General manager Jerry Angelo made it clear Tuesday he's in the market for a quarterback after his team went 9-7 and missed the playoffs for the second straight year, although he's not necessarily ready to give up on the one in place.

Bears not '100%' sure Orton can be starting QB — USATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories 12/30/2008
If Kyle Orton wants to start for the Chicago Bears next season, he'll have to earn the job. General manager Jerry Angelo made ...

QB Orton will have to earn Bears' job (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 12/30/2008
If Kyle Orton wants to start for the Chicago Bears next season, he'll have to earn the job. General manager Jerry Angelo made it clear Tuesday he's in the market for a quarterback after his team went 9-7 and missed the playoffs for the second straight ...

Bears GM; "Orton Will Have to Earn Starting Job in 2009" — Bleacher Report - NFL 12/31/2008
That's right, the Chicago Bears GM Jerry Angelo said they are in the market for a QB going into 2009. This and many other subjects were touched upon during his end-season press conference. After going 9-7 and just missing the playoffs, Angelo ...

Bears in catch-22 at QB — Chicago Sun-Times Bears 12/31/2008
Mike Mulligan: Kyle Orton packed his bag in Houston for the final flight home of the 2008 season and laid the book he has been reading near the top of his case for easy access. If ever there was a perfect book for a Bears quarterback, it's Orton's ...