madlithuanian

I'm glad he passes the off-season drug tests! Dude looks like he's Spicolli's long lost brother!

Thanks for posting! Nice read!

I'd like to keep giving Beekman reps... He seems to be transitioning into a decent starter. I expect some lulls...but I'd like to think we found a young guy that can play for years to come.

I'd love to see a Payton-esque run...something where he gets through the line, puts his head down, pops a LB, keeps going, straight arm's a safety and bull rushes into the end zone. Is that too much to ask for?

I do have my concerns... While I REALLY like our odds, this Atlanta team is not a pushover by any means. They run the ball exceptionally well, they have a pretty good front 4 on D, and their rookie QB is playing quite effectively. If we continue to do what we've been doing, and chiefly not taking anything for granted, we should prevail in a close one.

Nope! Rock it man!

I think it's plain bias...everyone expects paltry play from the Bears QB...

ding! ding! ding!

ahHH...It is all perspective!

Then at least we agree on something! You're killing me mad as well! I think there's a thing being critical...and a thing being nit-picky. I think you're being nit-picky. Fair enough...you want improvement. We all do. Until we improve enough to win a nother Super Bowl, I think that's basically a given. I know you like him, but I swear that you ae not looking at the big picture. You spell out a lesser YPC over the last few games...obviously teams are a bit more aware of the young man, and obviously last game, the Bears ran him less giving way to Jones. You don't really seem to be accounting for that just giving pure stat lines. There's more to being a good RB than stat lines as we all know. Honestly, we WANT to see more. But, let's be thankful for what we are seeing.

Yep...keep it under wraps. Out team tends to rest on their laurels too much when they get praised...

Thank you for your logic! It is refreshing!

I know...it so horrible. Watching him pick up first downs, scoring once running and once receiving. He is just letting us all down with his paltry performances. Nevermind being taken out to give Jones more time that many have been demanding...I wonder, if like what A Train would do...more carries later in the game would have ammounted to more yards? But we won't know...we'll just have to settle with that horrific display of rushing. So awful...

Give the kid rom room to improve...WE ARE ONLY 5 GAMES INTO THE SEASON! Seriously, I tend to be negative about things, but this kid gives us all reason to smile. Let him do his thing, and sit back and enjoy. If after the season, you are unimpressed, we can address the issue. You seem to be giving Orton the benefit of the doubt, why not Forte? I just think you're nit-picking a solid rookie RB... Yes, we all want more, and improvement, yadda yadda yadda... But, what we've rec'd from him so far is wonderful! Enjoy it man!

Kudos to Orton!

Yep...a very disappointing performance by McCain. Obama looks to be squarely in the lead at the moment.

Why am I something else? Honestly, this kid is delivering. I expect him only to get better with some bumps in the road...as he is a rookie. Feel free to withhold any praise. I just think it's a bit much asking him to be the next Jim Brown rattling off 5 YPC in the blink of an eye. We're 5 games into the season...let's let it play out a bit more! Enjoy the ride! When was the last time we could say that?

I think we're all tired of our QB woes... I've been pleasantly surprised by Orton. I hope he keeps it up...

You guys again, are expecting miracles I think! His stats are: 383 Rush yards (#8 in the league) (top rookie in league behind Chris Johnson) 2 Rushing TD's (#25 in league) - I'm sure this will pick up....McKie's runs could have easily been Forte's. 0 Fumbles (#1 in league) 76.6 yds per game (charing about 1/2 carries with Jones last game) (#11 in league) 3.6 average. (do that on 3 downs and it's a first) 172 yds rec. 2 rec TD's I like. I like a lot. Better is better, but let's stop and smell the roses here... It's a much better smell than the septic tank of Benson.

I do tend to agree... But for the past 2 elections, the Dem's tried taking the high rod and got railroaded... Fight fire with fire, or get burned. However, It hink if Obama just defends himself agasint the barrage of attacks...basically poo-poo'ing them as right wing propaganda while clearly stating his points, many should be just turned off by the desperate tactics of the Rep's.

I think you're just expecting a bit too much from this young man, nfo... Let's not ring the alarm for crying out loud. 5 games in, and he's making an enourmous positive impact on this team. What do you say we let this play out a bit more before condemning him in a downward spiral? RB has a better chance for rookies to do fairly well compared to some other positions, but there is no guarantee, as we all well should know. Sure, we'd all love every player on this team to step up their game, but if this young man gives this team what he has been, I'm going to quite pleased.

nfo, I follow, but I htink you're missing the point. While Forte's YPC may not be lightning in a bottle, the yards he is getting are needed. He is getting firsts, extending drives,etc... It's not the number of yards as much, but when those yards are gained and what the result is. For a rookie, getting those yards is not only great, it's amazing. He is playing with an awareness some veterans never get...

The Rep's are going to use all out dirty tactics from here on out. Turnaround is fair play.

Now, there's a man who understands logic!

Sounds good! You seem well versed in the college game...at least moreso than I! I look forward to hearing your take. Yeah, I like his size for sure...