That’s right. With Rex Grossman out for the season and Brian Griese struggling, the Bears have turned to Kyle Orton to start this Sunday versus the playoff-hungry Minnesota Vikings.

I’ve been calling for Orton ever since Grossman was benched. I even wrote a column about it two months ago.

http://www.dailyillini.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&ustory_id=e57fcd9c-bca6-4f96-8977-4717a1cd5738

 This actually has me excited for a Bears game for the first time since about week 3. This year has just been brutal on offense with our quarterbacks and runningbacks on their backs most of the time due to an offensive line that nearly qualifies for social security.

Winning really has no positive effect for the Bears anymore as they are all but out of the playoff race and each win worsens their draft pick to bring in some talent. But I would not mind seeing Orton, a Heisman Trophy candidate while at Purdue, carry our offense to a victory. Wishful thinking? Maybe, as Orton is a big fan of Iowa City, Iowa, and the Jack Daniel’s they sell there.

 But is that not a quarterback who symbolizes Bears fans better than any other?

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