Kyle Orton Has High Ankle Sprain
November 2, 2008 by David Kindervater
Filed under Chicago Bears
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It didn’t look good for Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton as he was carted from the field during his team’s 27-23 win over the still-winless Detroit Lions today. Rumors immediately began circulating that Kyle’s season was over with a broken ankle, but several sources are now reporting that the injury is a high ankle sprain that could keep him out anywhere from practice this week to four games — yes, quite a discrepancy. I guess he drove himself home after the game so how bad could it be?
Really, Kyle’s injury is mostly speculation until he has an MRI tomorrow. But if the Bears have to turn to Rex Grossman, I think it severely lessens their chances of winning the NFC North. Rex filled in OK this afternoon (9-of-19 for 58 yards, rushing and throwing TDs and an INT), but he’s backing-up Kyle for a reason. He’s not as good. And he’s a streaky quarterback who will eventually let you down. At least that’s what he’s proven in the past. This afternoon’s lackluster performance was a perfect example against the NFL’s worst defense. I can’t beat him up too badly because he did score the go-ahead touchdown, but he won’t win games for this team week-after-week.
Source: Chicago Tribune, Photo: Newscom
