Passing Game Brings New Versatility

Why has the Chicago Bears’ offense been so effective as of late? Unlike other seasons, the offense can both run AND pass the ball.  That gives the Bears the extra momentum they need.  Offensive coordinator Ron turner explained, saying, “You’ve got to be able to do both. If you can only do one thing, they can take it away. If they want to take something away, they can take it away in this league, and if they do, you’ve got to be able to adjust and make plays. If they’re determined to stop the run, you’ve got to be able to protect and make plays in the passing game, and once you do that, hopefully it will open up some stuff in the run game.”

This year, the previously strictly-running offense has been relying heavily on the passing game, led by quarterback Kyle Orton.  Orton was called more of a manager than a quarterback by critics before the season started, but his stats so far this season have quieted any naysayers. As Orton takes on the Detroit Lions this week, he is hoping for similar results to the last time he faced Detroit, where he had a passer rating of 121.4. Get your Chicago Bears tickets at StubHub.com.

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