MONDAY'S GAME 8/08/05 (Hall of Fame Game from Canton, Ohio)
Chicago Bears - QB Rotation: Rex Grossman, Chad Hutchinson, rookie Kyle Orton, Kurt Kittner.
As of Thursday, playing time for the Miami game still is being determined, but No. 3 QB Kyle Orton will get some work.
The Bears have a new offensive coordinator in Ron Turner, the former Illinois Head Coach. He is bringing in his version of the West Coast offense. His offense is geared toward receivers as opposed to backs and tight ends in the passing game.
QB Rex Grossman is learning his fifth new offensive scheme over the last five years counting college.
QB Chad Hutchinson has impressed in training camp. Coach Lovie Smith also praised rookie QB Kyle Orton, who has a strong arm and is starting to streamline his mechanics. Orton worked primarily out of the shotgun at Purdue, so the fourth-round pick has had to adjust to taking the snap from center. He still needs to get quicker in his drop and his release.
Secondary thin: CB Jerry Azumah (hip) was held out for the second consecutive day Monday in a precautionary move, and safety Cameron Worrell (hamstring) is ailing.
Miami Dolphins - QB Rotation: A.J. Feeley, Gus Frerotte, Sage Rosenfels (exact playing time still to be determined).
Miami has a new head coach in Nick Saban, who will be coaching his first game for the Fins.
Saban left open the question of who is the No. 1 quarterback for now by listing A.J. Feeley/Gus Frerotte as the starter. Practices haven't shed any real light on who might be winning the competition. Feeley and Frerotte generally alternate between working with the first-and second-team offenses.
RB depth chart: Ricky Williams was listed as the fourth-string running back behind Lamar Gordon, Sammy Morris and Travis Minor. Rookie Ronnie Brown was not on the depth chart, so it's apparent the position is in flux. RB back Ronnie Brown will not play this game.
Offensive line thin: The Dolphins, in search of help along their battered offensive line, signed free agent Frank Middleton. Backup center Wade Smith fractured his forearm Monday and is out. Joining Smith on the list of injured Dolphins centers was third-stringer Jason Thomas (arthroscopic knee surgery). With both players out, the Dolphins signed center Alonzo Ephraim. Saban also said right guard Rex Hadnot would get plenty of reps at center. Backup guard John St. Clair also has practiced at center.
Scott O'Brien will run Miami's offense, after serving as Vikings' offensive coordinator. Defensively, Miami changed from a 4-3 to a 3-4.
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Chicago Bears - QB Rotation: Rex Grossman, Chad Hutchinson, rookie Kyle Orton, Kurt Kittner.
As of Thursday, playing time for the Miami game still is being determined, but No. 3 QB Kyle Orton will get some work.
The Bears have a new offensive coordinator in Ron Turner, the former Illinois Head Coach. He is bringing in his version of the West Coast offense. His offense is geared toward receivers as opposed to backs and tight ends in the passing game.
QB Rex Grossman is learning his fifth new offensive scheme over the last five years counting college.
QB Chad Hutchinson has impressed in training camp. Coach Lovie Smith also praised rookie QB Kyle Orton, who has a strong arm and is starting to streamline his mechanics. Orton worked primarily out of the shotgun at Purdue, so the fourth-round pick has had to adjust to taking the snap from center. He still needs to get quicker in his drop and his release.
Secondary thin: CB Jerry Azumah (hip) was held out for the second consecutive day Monday in a precautionary move, and safety Cameron Worrell (hamstring) is ailing.
Miami Dolphins - QB Rotation: A.J. Feeley, Gus Frerotte, Sage Rosenfels (exact playing time still to be determined).
Miami has a new head coach in Nick Saban, who will be coaching his first game for the Fins.
Saban left open the question of who is the No. 1 quarterback for now by listing A.J. Feeley/Gus Frerotte as the starter. Practices haven't shed any real light on who might be winning the competition. Feeley and Frerotte generally alternate between working with the first-and second-team offenses.
RB depth chart: Ricky Williams was listed as the fourth-string running back behind Lamar Gordon, Sammy Morris and Travis Minor. Rookie Ronnie Brown was not on the depth chart, so it's apparent the position is in flux. RB back Ronnie Brown will not play this game.
Offensive line thin: The Dolphins, in search of help along their battered offensive line, signed free agent Frank Middleton. Backup center Wade Smith fractured his forearm Monday and is out. Joining Smith on the list of injured Dolphins centers was third-stringer Jason Thomas (arthroscopic knee surgery). With both players out, the Dolphins signed center Alonzo Ephraim. Saban also said right guard Rex Hadnot would get plenty of reps at center. Backup guard John St. Clair also has practiced at center.
Scott O'Brien will run Miami's offense, after serving as Vikings' offensive coordinator. Defensively, Miami changed from a 4-3 to a 3-4.
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