NFLX MNF!

[MrChristo]

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Miami/Chicago under 34 (1.90)

Really can't see any kind of down field stuff from the Bears. Smith will be content to run, and I suspect Grossman, Hutchinson, Kittner ( know nothing about Orton!) will be happy to throw little screen/swing passes.
They scored 14 or less in 6 of their last 7 games last year, and let's be honest, not a lot has changed!
Miami have a very banged up O-line, so I'd be surprised if they would want to risk any of the QB's buying time to throw down field...besides, I suspect they'd want to have a good look at Minor, Morris, Williams and Gordon to see who slots into where in the grand scheme of things.
Saban has built his reputation on solid running and tough defense, I doubt whether he'll want to experiment too much in game 1.

Good Luck all

 

[bombercoops]

Like Miami myself here Christo. To bring you up to date mate, Orton played for Purdue last year and is an extremely talented QB. Obviously the adjustment from college to the NFL is not an easy one but if they give him the chance to shine, he is one guy who can definitely hit his receivers deep down field. Obviously, how much playing time he gets is impossible to tell but for future reference, the guys a great talent.

 

[c20916]

Mr. Christo, I would say a lot has changed for the Bears considering they have a new O.C calling the plays. This is not the run and shoop anymore.