DUers! We have an NFL Quarterback meet: Kyle Orton-Chicago Bears

[wndycty]

I know this may be moved to another forum, but I wanted to share this with as many DUers as possible. We now have a quarterback to root for.



Orton makes strong bid to win starting QB job
http://www.chicagobears.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/GJDGMJJHFLEK/Orton,-Kyle.jpg

The backup quarterback is typically the most popular guy in town, but the cheers for Kyle Orton only intensified in volume during the rookie's impressive performance in Friday night's preseason win over Buffalo.

Orton made a strong bid to win the starting job by completing 7 of 11 passes for 74 yards with 1 touchdown and a 113.4 quarterback rating.
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http://www.chicagobears.com/

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A football junkie, he is not. Engage him in a political chat, and you'll learn he loves Al Franken and loathes Rush Limbaugh. He might even pursue a career in politics.
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http://www.suntimes.com/output/mariotti/cst-spt-jay22.html

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KYLE ORTON

Ht.: 6-4.
Wt.: 223.
Age: 22.
Joined Bears: As a fourth-round selection (106th overall) in this year's draft.
Experience: Rookie was a three-year starter at Purdue, where he finished third on the school's all-time passing list with 9,337 passing yards and 63 touchdowns.
High School: Southeast Polk, Runnels, Iowa.
College: Purdue.
Cradle of Quarterbacks: Attended the same college that produced Len Dawson, Bob Griese and Drew Brees.
Brush With Fame: Orton is a devoted fan of the sitcom "Seinfeld,'' and his fiancee bought him an autographed picture of the Soup Nazi. He also has a T-shirt featuring Tom's Restaurant and named his dog Elaine after the Julia Louis-Dreyfus character.
Hobbies: Liberal politics, watching "Seinfeld." Dreams of someday running for office in Iowa after his playing career is over.
Bonus Money: Received a $470,000 signing bonus on a four-year, $1.84 million contract with the Bears.
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http://www.suntimes.com/output/mulligan/cst-spt-mully14.html

[Al-CIAda]

1. Good deal.

:thumbsup:

[AnnieBW]

18. He's Gotta Be Tough!

He made it through Purdue without drinking the red kool-aid! (Of course, he probably drank everything else, if what my brother-in-law says is true...) ;)

[hippiechick]

2. Wow, he made it thru Purdue w/o being Freeperized ??

Strong boy !!! :applause:

[BiggJawn]

22. It's not impossible

Hey, not EVERYBODY up here goes to Krannert to trade their souls for a shiney new XMBA...

Never knew he even thought about politics...

[Eloriel]

3. Wonderful

Best of luck to Orton on the starting job. I may have to start watching football again, tho I don't know if I can handle the Bears w/o Walter Peyton. (GAWD what a running back. Pure poetry in motion. Sigh.)

Okay, I'm over Peyton. Orton will do. :hi:

[flamingyouth]

4. Very cool

:thumbsup:

[Bluzmann57]

5. He's originally an Iowan

out near Des Moines I believe. He rejected the University of Iowa for Purdue for whatever reason(s), most likely because he liked the offensive scheme there. But I can't root for a damn Bear, no matter what. Well, lets hope he does ok, but not his team. Begrudgingly.
edited for crappy typing.

[wndycty]

7. I don't know whats worse, a Republican or a Packers fan. . .

. . .just kidding.

[Prism]

8. Tch, the Packers fan =)

j/k B-)

I'm hoping for a winning season this year. Maybe have an excuse to take a gander inside that alien craft along the Lakefront.

[cascadiance]

26. Sorry, but for me as a Hawkeye fan...

His big mistake was not playing for Iowa... Especially as a native Iowan! Drew Tate looks to be the real deal at Iowa now... Hoping he's got liberal politics too, though he's from Texas...

[cascadiance]

30. At least us Iowa fans can be happy that Alex Karras supported Kerry!

This article also indicates a list of other pro athletes that supported Kerry. A bit interesting that they say that Lance Armstrong "leaned left" and was against the Iraq war. A bit inconsistent with his recent bike ride with Bush...

Grant Hill appears to have taken some pretty strong political positions!

http://www.opednews.com/thoreau_102604_athletes.htm

[JackDragna]

32. Iowa is where talented QB's go to die. :)

Sorry, but it's the truth. You're all still bitter about Chuck Long, aren't you? Hehehe. Go Cyclones.

[HereSince1628]

6. Cool, but I hope to vote for a winning Chicago season

as well as a liberal quarterback.

[merh]

9. I'll cheer for the Bears now!

Too many freepers out there, we need good strong minded progressives.
Anyone that hates Limbaugh is alright in my book. :thumbsup:

Go Bears!!!! :bounce: :bounce:

[Roxy66]

10. Da Beeearrrsss

Go Bears!!!!!

[OrlandoGator]

11. Denver's Jake Plummer is also very vocal anti-Bush, anti-war.

He was Pat Tillman's best friend in college.

[Al-CIAda]

14. Yes sir, and he's speaking out! nt

[rockymountaindem]

28. Fer real?

Sweet... Plus we beat the Colts tonight. Life would be good if not for the Red Sox sucking ass these days.

[LSK]

12. theres a good chance he will be a starter

The Bears current starter is pretty bad.

[Halliburton]

13. yeah grossman is out for the season

I guess Orton should be able to at least compete for the starting job?

[me b zola]

15. Looks like the handsome young man is smart to boot!

I'm looking forward to the season, and now I have even more to look forward to!!

Good on ya,Kyle! I'll be rooting for ya!!

[OrlandoGator]

16. Very sad to see how many pro athletes supported Bush in 2004.

Check NewsMeat some time to see who donated to whom. Bottom line - rich people love their tax cuts.

[rockribbedliberal]

17. Very cool! Too many jockos are knee-jerk Repugs ...

glad to see he's on our side. And he's a pretty damn good player, too.

[progressivebydesign]

19. I am NOW a fan! Go BEARS!!! Go KYLE!! n/t

[BlueStateGirl]

20. I think I am in love!

[Lefty48197]

21. He says he's definately getting into politics after football

and he's definately a Democrat.

[Craig3410]

23. Finally, the one liberal athlete I've been looking for!

I've got a new player to trade for on Madden :)

[TankLV]

24. That's completely unfair! Chicago gets Kyle and Buffalo gets

Tim Russert and Wolf Blitzer.

My hometown sometimes sucks bigtime!

I can't even eat chicken wings anymore because they're bad for my health!

[safi0]

25. Orton, Jake Plummer

And don't forget Heath Shuler who although he was a bust is running for Congress as a Dem. in NC.

[rockymountaindem]

27. Another limp wristed, girly-man Demo-rat.

What? You can't kick my ass, I'm a big tough-guy ditto head....

:sarcasm:

[Qanisqineq]

29. this is one of those light-hearted, make-you-smile threads

We need these more often! Cool story.

[njdemocrat106]

31. He's a good man

Liberal politics and Seinfeld? It don't get better than that! I'm pretty sure "TV's Fab 4" (Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer) all supported Kerry last year, too.

[LTR]

33. Former Redskins QB Heath Shuler is also a Dem

May run for Senate in next few years.

[wndycty]

34. Yes that's true. . .

:kick: