Orton gets second chance; 10-game winner of 2005 might cut it loose this time

In the Bears' never-ending search for a franchise quarterback,coach Lovie Smith made the move he felt he had to make Monday,turning to Kyle Orton as the starter for next Monday's game atMinnesota and presumably the rest of the season.

Forecasting that far at this position for the Bears can behazardous, and Smith said Rex Grossman's sprained left MCL iscertain to keep him out of only the next game. But in handing thereins to Orton, the Bears are getting a look at the one passer theydon't know a lot about.

Orton has not played since the 2005 season finale at Minnesotaduring his rookie season, when he guided the team to 10 victories.

"Everybody knows that …