The Facts:
The Bears and Orton agreed Monday on a one-year contract extension that runs through the 2009 season, setting up a competition between him and Rex Grossman.
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The deal comes two days after Chicago re-signed Grossman to a one-year contract and said he would compete for the starting job with Orton. A number of local observers have suggested in the past few days that No. 1 spot is Orton's to lose, despite the mixed results he delivered while starting the final three games last year. Orton was 43 of 80 with 478 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. The Bears won two of three, but finished a disappointing 7-9. Grossman, however, struggled early last year and was benched following the third game. He returned for five more games before injuring his left knee and giving way to Orton.
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