Cutler-Orton: Statistical Comparison Of The Season

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Published: November 6, 2009

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... people, not just Bears' fans, felt they had the best end of the deal, getting a Pro Bowl gunslinger while giving up a weak-armed check-down passer.

Most Bronco fans were glad to get rid of Cutler after his fight with management. His poor red zone percentages also played a role in Denver's joy.

Now, after eight weeks of regular season play, how do the two compare? Who really got the better end of the deal? While many points may go into a debate on a player's skills, statistics provide an even playing field.

Jay Cutler - Cutler is 153-239 passing, 63.6% Comp., 1677 yards, 7.02 YPA, 11 TDs, 11 INTs, and 80.8 Rating

Kyle Orton - Orton is 147-231 passing, 64.0% Comp., 1617 yards, 7.00 YPA, 9 TDs, 1 INT, and 95.5 Rating.

It is easy to compare stats, as they both have had near identical attempts passing. Both are virtually the same in completion perce...

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