The intrigue around Jay Cutler's broken thumb keeps building. Kyle Orton, the ex-Bear QB was released by the Denver Broncos today and it was felt that Orton pushed to be released once it became apparent that Cutler would be out. Now, the questions arise: Will the Bears pick him up? If they do, will he start or back-up Hanie? Is Orton a good fit for the current Bears offense? It would appear that Hanie doesn't have the arm that Orton has, but he has improvisational ability to move the pocket, much like Cutler did. This would be more in liine with parts of the Martz offensive scheme. If Hanie moves around, that gives time for the Bears receivers to get open. Kyle Orton is a more conventional pocket QB. This would put additional pressure on the patched quilt line up front. Guys have been injured at the rate of a toll both off the Dan Ryan.
Having Orton in the backfield would give defenses more time to blitz the passer. This is not a good scenario for Chicago. It may be best to put the ball in Hanie's hands, and let Orton, if he comes over, back-up. All this rumination because of an inured thumb to Cutler who finally was turning heads this season. He made a statement with his arm, not his personality. What you see is what you get with Cutler. It may be that fans are startng to accept this. Heck, I've been won over. Give me a guy who can unleash the ball with the accuracy and velocity of Cutler anytime.
It's a toss-up in the Hanie/Orton QB situation, but I am going with Hanie...tonight.
