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Lloyd hoping to be Orton's primary target

Daily Herald — Now that the Bears have chosen Kyle Orton as their quarterback, they must determine who will be catching his passes.
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Bears' DE Anderson has thumb surgery

Chicago Tribune — With Mannelly out, long snapper signed Not that the Bears needed another injury, but defensive end Mark Anderson is out for Thursday's exhibition game after undergoing thumb surgery.
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Bears' McGowan a fighter

Chicago Tribune — Brandon McGowan desperately wanted to fall down, but something inside him told him to stand and take his beating.
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Is Tait too old for the Bears?

Chicago Tribune — Tuesday's two-minute drill ...
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Orton to start regular season as Bears' QB

Chicago Tribune — Smith's 'gut feeling' gives Orton edge, 3rd shot as starter Kyle Orton's demeanor never changed when he was asked about being named the Bears' starting quarterback on Monday.Not until he was asked if a struggling Bears offense could be revived in time for the start of the season in roughly three weeks. Dan Pompei: Bears' decision is safe — and sound David Haugh: The big question...Is Tait too old? The Orton you might not know Discuss the pick
Chicago Bears1 day ago

Orton to start regular season as Bears' QB

Chicago Tribune — Kyle Orton will be named the starter for the regular season, the Bears announced. Lovie Smith will make the formal annoucement after practice. Rick Morrissey: Wacky, but how about Hanie for QB? David Haugh: Just name Orton the starter already RosenBlog: Don't matter if there's no blocking Day after: Offensive live must improve ... fast
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Orton is their quarterback

Daily Herald — The Chicago Bears are expected to name Kyle Orton their starting quarterback for the season opener at Indianapolis.
Chicago Bears1 day ago

No decision yet on Thursday's starting QB

Daily Herald — Some of Lovie Smith's postgame comments late Saturday night about the quarterback competition may be open to interpretation.
Chicago Bears2 days ago

Just name Orton the starting QB

Chicago Tribune — The total collapse of pass protection, especially against the blitz, made it impossible to evaluate fairly a quarterback. That isn't meant to make excuses. It is intended to point out a major flaw about this so-called quarterback competition between Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton, the presumed winner. Rick Morrissey: No harm in trying out Hanie Bears lose to Seahawks in overtime Photos Bennett looks like nice option as returner
Chicago Bears2 days ago

Grossman can do little to spark listless offense

Daily Herald — Rex Grossman did very little to win the starting quarterback job, but he didn't get much help from a ragged and sputtering offense Saturday night.
Chicago Bears3 days ago

Second-guessers missing mark on Williams' back injury

Chicago Tribune — Medical report not an issue for other teams Anyone who wants to throw a stone at Bears general manager Jerry Angelo for drafting Chris Williams with his first-round pick should know he didn't do anything the majority of his peers would not have done.
Chicago Bears3 days ago

QBs better have good health plan

Chicago Tribune — Season could be long no matter who is under center when real games start This might be a good time to remind Chicago that the Bears still are unbeaten, unscored upon and relatively unscathed for the 2008 NFL season.
Chicago Bears3 days ago

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An Aug. 7, 2008 file photo shows Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle ... (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
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An Aug. 7, 2008 file photo shows Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton setting up to pass during a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Soldier Field in Chicago. On Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, the Bears announced that Orton will start as the Chicago Bears opening day quarterback, beating Rex Grossman in a competition that lasted through training camp and two preseason games.»Yahoo! Sports

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck stretches during morning practice drills Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, on the NFL football team's first full training camp session in their new facilities in Renton, Wash. Hasselbeck did not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Chicago Bears due to a sore back.»Yahoo! Sports

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck drops back to pass during morning practice drills Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, on the NFL football team's first full training camp session in their new facilities in Renton, Wash. Hasselbeck did not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Chicago Bears due to a sore back.»Yahoo! Sports

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Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill (56) is tackled by Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte after Hill intercepted a pass in the first quarter Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, in an NFL football preseason game at Qwest Field in Seattle.»Yahoo! Sports

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