Orton playing with chip on his shoulder.(Sports)

0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), April, 2005 | by LeGere, Bob

Byline: Bob LeGere Daily Herald Sports Writer Quarterback Kyle Orton brought an attitude with him to Friday's Bears practice, the first of four workouts this weekend at rookie minicamp. "Obviously, I kind of have a little chip on my shoulder because I know 31 teams passed me up for three rounds and I think I'm a better player than that," said the Purdue product, who was selected in the fourth round (106th overall) by the Bears.

"Right now I'm just trying to learn the system because if I don't learn it as fast as possible, I know I don't have a chance." Based on arm strength, accuracy and size, the 6-foot-4, 226- pound Orton has an excellent chance to be the No. 3 quarterback this season behind Rex Grossman and Chad Hutchinson. "I was real impressed...