Now that Rex G. has been named the starter, I have started thinking about the most recent game that was played. Since Kyle Orton started the game and Rex Grossman finished the game, I think that Rex Grossman should be credited with the win. If you apply the baseball analogy to the game, Kyle started but only pitched 4.5 innings and not the required 5 innings to get the win. In that case, since Rex took over in the middle of the 5th inning and the team won, Rex should get the win and Kyle a no decision. As I have always said, I LIKE Kyle Orton, with more experience he will do well and he will definitely get a chance to start again (as Rex will inevitably get injured again) but right now, this team needs Rex.
- Slim Tim.
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Monday, December 19, 2005
Open Call to Moose Muhammad
I think with Rex as QB, Moose Muhammad needs to step up and keep up his end of the bargain. If for some reason Moose doesn't step up his game, maybe he needs to get a kick in the pants himself.
This is an open call to Muhsin Muhammad to step up now. From a previous Pro Bowler, we as Bears fans do not want to see any more dropped balls that my Momma can catch. You got your QB, now we want our WR. Signed - Slim Tim
This is an open call to Muhsin Muhammad to step up now. From a previous Pro Bowler, we as Bears fans do not want to see any more dropped balls that my Momma can catch. You got your QB, now we want our WR. Signed - Slim Tim
Rex Grossman vs. Kyle Orton Part II
As demonstrated by this weekend's performance against Atlanta, Rex Grossman proved why he deserves to be the starting quearterback of the Chicago Bears (as previously reported here at Slim Tim Speaks). Unless you were watching a different game, you too saw the offense run at a completely different tempo with Rex at QB. You too also heard the crowd go crazy when Rex came in. Lastly, he showed his quick release of the ball like I had mentioned. Last lastly he showed his quick decision making ability that I had indicated. Now that he has game experience in 2005, he makes the Bears as good as their record indicates that they are. With a healthy Rex Grossman, the Bears now stack up against any NFC opponent. Unfortunately, a healthy Rex is hard to find for very long. That being said, the Bears now have a proven number 2 quarterback in Kyle Orton. Let's put the over under on Rex Grossman's healthy games at 6. But, a healthy Rex Grossman, a healthy Rex Grossman, a healthy Rex Grossman (if I say it enough times, maybe it will come true: say it with me A HEALTHY REX GROSSMAN!!!!) where was I... a healthy Rex Grossman can make a real offense out of Ron Turner's system.
- Slim Tim
- Slim Tim
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Addition by subtraction Part II - Bears waive punt returner Wade
Bears waive punt returner Wade - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
I like the guy, but he lost way too many fumbles for a team that needs to win the turnover battle each and every game.
- Slim Tim
I like the guy, but he lost way too many fumbles for a team that needs to win the turnover battle each and every game.
- Slim Tim
Chicago Bears Media Only Website...
This is just for the readers of the Slim Tim Speaks loyal reader base.
The Chicago Bears have a media only website:
http://media.chicagobears.com/media/, the team's new media-only website. Using the UserName: media and Password: media, members of the media (and now you) will have access to a PDF version of nearly every document that is produced and disseminated by the Chicago Bears Media Relations department. Such documents include press releases, game books, daily news clips, rosters, statistics and etc. During the season the site will be the first place that media members will be able to access the weekly game release and injury report.
- Slim Tim
The Chicago Bears have a media only website:
http://media.chicagobears.com/media/, the team's new media-only website. Using the UserName: media and Password: media, members of the media (and now you) will have access to a PDF version of nearly every document that is produced and disseminated by the Chicago Bears Media Relations department. Such documents include press releases, game books, daily news clips, rosters, statistics and etc. During the season the site will be the first place that media members will be able to access the weekly game release and injury report.
- Slim Tim
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Follow the Bears in the rankings...
To follow the Bears as they ascend the rankings:
ESPN's NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 7
CBS Sportsline NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 5
Fox Sports - Aaron Schatz NFL Power Ranking for Week 14: Bears at Number 11
Dr. Z's Power Ranking: Bears are listed at number 3!!!
Aikman Efficiency Rating: (not available at this time)
- Slim Tim
ESPN's NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 7
CBS Sportsline NFL Power Ranking: Bears at Number 5
Fox Sports - Aaron Schatz NFL Power Ranking for Week 14: Bears at Number 11
Dr. Z's Power Ranking: Bears are listed at number 3!!!
Aikman Efficiency Rating: (not available at this time)
- Slim Tim
Monday, December 05, 2005
Rex Grossman vs. Kyle Orton.
I, Slim Tim, being of sound mind and body will now firmly plant my foot on the Rex Grossman side of the fence.
I have come to discover that there are no fence sitters when it comes to the Rex Grossman vs. Kyle Orton debate, either you are for one or you are for the other. There is no question that Bears fans ultimately want to win consistently now and in the future. The real question is who is that quarterback to lead them there?
I am not here to bash Kyle, especially because he is the quarterback of the team that has won 9 games thus far this season, but more to show my support for the Rex factor. Here is the support to back up my decision...
Rex Grossman delivers the ball much quicker than Kyle Orton delivers the ball. In the current Bears offense, the QB needs to make quick decisions. This means that Rex has made quicker decisions (from the games that I saw) and goes through his progressions quicker than Kyle. The evidence is there to support this in the week 13 game vs. Green Bay when Kyle several times held the ball too long.
Rex is a more mobile quarterback than Kyle Orton. Rex Grossman can run the ball well when needed. Although this is often when Rex gets hurt, it is good to know that if needed when rushed out of the pocket, Rex can run.
Those two factors are relatively intangible, now I will state for the record some hard numbers to back up my support:
Keep in mind that Kyle Orton has started 12 games to Rex Grossman's 6 games.
Passing Statistics:
QB Rating:
Rex Grossman: 71.1
Kyle Orton: 60.2
Career Completion PCT:
Rex: 54.5
Kyle: 53.4
Yards Per Average:
Rex: 6.69
Kyle: 5.15
Longest Pass Completion:
Rex: 59
Kyle: 54
Passes over 20 yards:
Rex: 15 (with half as many games)
Kyle: 19
Passes over 40 yards:
Rex: 2 (with half as many games)
Kyle: 2
TD to INT ratio:
Rex: 3/4
Kyle: 9/13
Rushing Statistics:
Rex: 14/47 1 TD
Kyle: 20/36 0 TD
Rex: 3.4 Avg Yards per carry
Kyle: 1.8 Avg Yards per carry
There you have it. I am no longer a fence sitter. I am on the Rex side of the fence for good. You read it here first on the 31st of August that if the Bears were winning in spite of Kyle Orton and not because of him, that fans would be calling for Rex's return. I don't want to say that I told you so, but I told you so... the Bears are winning and fans - including myself are calling for Rex to return. Rex's return might mean that timing between the QB position and Muhsin Muhammad might come to life. Rex's return could also mean a QB that does not rank in the bottom of the league week after week. Rex's return will bring balance to a team in dire need of a passing game to complement the running game, defense and special teams that are incredible. Knowing what it is like to be at a Bears game, I hope for the day when Bears fan stand on their feet all game long and not just when the defense is on the field. And lastly, I wish that a Bears player other than RB would be taken someday in the first round of a fantasy draft. That player is Rex Grossman.
- Slim Tim.
I have come to discover that there are no fence sitters when it comes to the Rex Grossman vs. Kyle Orton debate, either you are for one or you are for the other. There is no question that Bears fans ultimately want to win consistently now and in the future. The real question is who is that quarterback to lead them there?
I am not here to bash Kyle, especially because he is the quarterback of the team that has won 9 games thus far this season, but more to show my support for the Rex factor. Here is the support to back up my decision...
Rex Grossman delivers the ball much quicker than Kyle Orton delivers the ball. In the current Bears offense, the QB needs to make quick decisions. This means that Rex has made quicker decisions (from the games that I saw) and goes through his progressions quicker than Kyle. The evidence is there to support this in the week 13 game vs. Green Bay when Kyle several times held the ball too long.
Rex is a more mobile quarterback than Kyle Orton. Rex Grossman can run the ball well when needed. Although this is often when Rex gets hurt, it is good to know that if needed when rushed out of the pocket, Rex can run.
Those two factors are relatively intangible, now I will state for the record some hard numbers to back up my support:
Keep in mind that Kyle Orton has started 12 games to Rex Grossman's 6 games.
Passing Statistics:
QB Rating:
Rex Grossman: 71.1
Kyle Orton: 60.2
Career Completion PCT:
Rex: 54.5
Kyle: 53.4
Yards Per Average:
Rex: 6.69
Kyle: 5.15
Longest Pass Completion:
Rex: 59
Kyle: 54
Passes over 20 yards:
Rex: 15 (with half as many games)
Kyle: 19
Passes over 40 yards:
Rex: 2 (with half as many games)
Kyle: 2
TD to INT ratio:
Rex: 3/4
Kyle: 9/13
Rushing Statistics:
Rex: 14/47 1 TD
Kyle: 20/36 0 TD
Rex: 3.4 Avg Yards per carry
Kyle: 1.8 Avg Yards per carry
There you have it. I am no longer a fence sitter. I am on the Rex side of the fence for good. You read it here first on the 31st of August that if the Bears were winning in spite of Kyle Orton and not because of him, that fans would be calling for Rex's return. I don't want to say that I told you so, but I told you so... the Bears are winning and fans - including myself are calling for Rex to return. Rex's return might mean that timing between the QB position and Muhsin Muhammad might come to life. Rex's return could also mean a QB that does not rank in the bottom of the league week after week. Rex's return will bring balance to a team in dire need of a passing game to complement the running game, defense and special teams that are incredible. Knowing what it is like to be at a Bears game, I hope for the day when Bears fan stand on their feet all game long and not just when the defense is on the field. And lastly, I wish that a Bears player other than RB would be taken someday in the first round of a fantasy draft. That player is Rex Grossman.
- Slim Tim.
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