Quote Originally Posted by Lyle View Post
Elway also had: Rod Smith, Ed McCaffrey, Shannon Sharpe (one of if not the best TE ever), and 2,000 yd rusher Terrell Davis.

So although Elway was a great QB, he also had great players around him. No QB's really do well without a good supporting cast...Marino and maybe Tom Brady (pre Randy Moss) have done great without really great players around them.
I agree - So why doesnt elway hold the Broncos single season record for yards passing Cutler does, has only been in the leadue 4 years and didnt have the weapons Elway had....

I am not saying he is better than elway by any means but that is an impressive feat....

Orton was a terrible QB, I watched all of the Bears games I dont think you did.

All I am saying is the bears had a chance to pick up a YOUNG QB that has proven over 4 seasons he has the tools to compete and be a top 5 QB in the league, that is worth 2 1st round picks in my book. It is a much better gamble than the two first round selections we would have gotten.