Former Purdue star Orton promoted to Bears starting quarterback

Monday, August 29, 2005

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Rookie Kyle Orton was in the weight room when he was summoned to coach Lovie Smith's office and given the news he expected to hear: He's the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback.

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