Orton, Bears rout Lions Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Kyle Orton threw for 334 yards and two
touchdowns as Chicago routed Detroit, 34-7, in the latest installment of their
79-year-old rivalry at Ford Field.
Orton completed 24-of-34 passes for the Bears (3-2), who have won two straight
games to take over first place in the NFC North. Rookie Matt Forte had 36
rushing yards and a TD on 15 carries, while Rashied Davis finished with six
receptions for 97 yards.
Jon Kitna connected on 8-of-16 passes for 74 yards before being replaced for
the hapless Lions (0-4), who fared no better in... More...
Roy Williams has plenty of things to say about his teammates and team's play this year and now with the trade deadline nearing the 49ers are said to have interest in the receiver, according to the Dayton Daily News.
Our View:With Williams' ex-offensive coordinator, Mike Martz, at the steering wheel of the 49ers offense it would be a good fit for both the receiver and the team.
The Detroit Lions will simplify their offense in an effort to give the team a spark, and will not use the no-huddle look again, according to the Detroit Free-Press. "It's the same offense, but we've already scaled back a lot, and still we're not getting it done. I don't know if scaling back's the answer. I mean, I really don't know," said receiver Mike Furrey.
Our View:This change comes one week after the team said they were going to open up the offense. Head coach Rod Marinelli is in trouble, and if he does not find a way to win, could see himself in the same boat as Lane Kiffin and Scott Linehan: without a job.
Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones stated that he does not intend to trade for receiver Roy Williams, according to MLive.com.
Our View:Jones also indicated that he will not deal for any receiver prior to the October 14 trade deadline. Williams would benefit from more single coverage while operating opposite Terrell Owens in Dallas' efficient passing offense, but Jones has shot down the idea.
