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I've only read pages 1 and 4 of this thread so maybe the points already been made.
Anyone who's seen rex play much will know the has two big problems. Yeah he makes bad decisions now and then, but he also has absolutely no feel for pressure coming in the pocket. People can make excuses and say he needs an O-Line, WR's or a RB, but they will not help these problems, eventually it comes down to him.
I've seen rex get flattened so many times because he has no feel whatsoever for pressure. This is an intangible. Its not taught, you've got it or you don't, and rex hasn't got it. If he doesn't get perfect protection and a WR right on his mark, rex has very little chance. No feel, no mobility, he's a sitting duck. This aint college, a strong arm isn't enough.
To flog the point i'll give an example. Romo has a good line in front of him in Dallas and gets a lot of good protection, but even he gets pressure sometimes. The difference is Romo can feel it coming and still pull out a play. He has an intangible that rex doesn't.
As for the question. Orton should start. He's been treated poorly by the Bears. Rex had his chance and didn't deliver consistently enough.
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