The Chicago Bears have given the reins to Kyle Orton, bypassing the much-maligned Rex Grossman. Orton however is better known for partying than for his tenure as Chicago's occasional quarterback.
In 2 active seasons as a Bear (he didn't play a down in 2006), he has thrown 12 TDs and 15 INTs, and sports a lowly QB Rating of 62.2. Despite his abysmal numbers, he is a proven winner as the Bears have gone 12-6 in the 18 games Orton started.
The decision was made after Orton had a better preseason than Grossman. Despite posting equal numbers in TDs and picks (2 and 1), Orton's QB Rating was almost a full 10 points better (87.1 vs. 78.4) and completed 4 percent more of his passes. Numbers this low may seem trivial, but when they are expanded into a full season, it is quite evident that the Bears made the right choice. And it's all due to the neckbeard.
Stats courtesy of profootballreference.com
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