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Kyle Orton Waived (1 Viewer)

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Filed to ESPN: Denver Broncos waived quarterback Kyle Orton today.

 
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Why would they waive the best QB on the team? Must have been some drama going on behind the scene.

 
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:lmao:

Stupid Broncos. Didn't they turn down trade offers earlier this year? Have to think he's going to land on a team with injured starter. KC? Houston? Chicago?

 
Wouldn't be surprised if Orton walked into Elway's office and ranted his way to the WW with the recent Cutler/Schaub injury and Leinart taking over talk. :)

 
How does the waiver process work... does he have to go through waivers? Meaning KC gets first shot at him?

 
'Deamon said:
How does the waiver process work... does he have to go through waivers? Meaning KC gets first shot at him?
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Reverse standings. The Colts will get first shot. That would be really interesting if they lowered their chances at a top pick to get a win this year. Then again, they won't be willing to pay him anyway.
 
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'GreenNGold said:
Why would they waive the best QB on the team? Must have been some drama going on behind the scene.
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he probably asked to be released. and justifiably so. the organization is a mess. they've kicked their best WR to the curb 2 years in a row, they've sticked their hopes on a kid who cant throw, but can run. Which is fine, but it's clear he has no spot here. Why not go somewhere where you may actually be wanted?
 
$$$ move. They've already moved to Tebow and couldn't find a trade partner to take Orton off their hands. Any team who claims him will be on the hook for the rest of his salary which is $2.5M.

 
'Buckna said:
$$$ move. They've already moved to Tebow and couldn't find a trade partner to take Orton off their hands. Any team who claims him will be on the hook for the rest of his salary which is $2.5M.
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And if no one claims him they pay it all just to not have to see his neckbeard anymore.
 
I'm on my 3rd QB in the last two weeks. Schaub -> traded for Cutler -> traded for Freeman. Looking for a backup, I'm bidding a few bucks higher for Orton than I am for other available guys like Leinart and Matt Moore. Orton was pretty solid point wise the first four weeks before everything went to ####.

 
Doubt Chicago signs him. By the time he learns the playbook Cutler will be back. His time in Chicago didn't overlap with Martz.

Houston makes more sense. They can make the playoffs coasting on the run game and defense, and then if Leinart is miserable, hope Orton can be better in the playoffs.

 
'footballnerd said:
wonder what Harbaugh could do with Orton.... :popcorn:
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No way SF picks up Orton. They are a shoe in the playoffs with Alex Smith at QB. No way they will mess up that chemistry even though Alex Smith is a mediocre QB. If they bring in Orton as a backup. Then Orton will be a distraction because he clearly wants to be a starter.
 
i'll make my out on a limb prediction: the Atlanta Falcons. have nothing behind ryan, but more importantly, would block the bears who should be their main competition for a WC spot.

if not them, the bears definitely will claim him. the poster who said he'd be backup there but starter in houston is 100% incorrect. other way around.

 
Indy has first crack at Orton and are obviously in need of a QB, but will it be worth it for them? The season's already over, they're obviously just playing for Luck now, and supposedly their offensive system is complex, so it'd probably take Orton at least 2 weeks to get everything straightened out. By that time, there's only ~3-4 games left in the season, is that worth the money?

The other angle is for the future, as insurance against Peyton not coming back. If they start teaching Orton the system now, would the Colts best strategy be to draft Luck as the QB of the future, but use Orton as a 1-2 year bridge? We have seen a lot of rookies playing pretty well in recent years, especially this year, and Luck is supposedly playing in a pro-system, so maybe they'll just avoid that option.

If Indy doesn't claim Orton, then my guess is he lands with Washington or KC.

St Louis, Carolina, and Minnesota are the 2-win teams, and all are working with their QBs of the future. No point in bringing in Orton.

Washington, Arizona, Miami, and Jacksonville are the 3 win teams. Arizona still expects Kolb back this year, Matt Moore's actually been playing well, and Jax is working with Gabbert. Washington is the only one of this bunch I could see putting in a claim, because we all know Beck and Grossman can't get it done. But you just never know with that coaching staff.

If he makes it to the 4 win teams (KC, SD, Cle, TB, Sea, Phi), the only one that needs a QB is KC, and I really can't see Orton getting past KC. The AFC West is still not out of reach for them, and we saw the results of Palko on MNF.

After this tier, then we get to HOU and Chi, who would probably both put in claims for Orton.

 
The Chiefs seems to make the most sense. They have the worst record of anyone with a legit shot at the playoffs. If not, I wonder how tied the Jets are to Sanchez. An upgrade at QB could make that team a real contender again.

 
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'kd1 said:
i'll make my out on a limb prediction: the Atlanta Falcons. have nothing behind ryan, but more importantly, would block the bears who should be their main competition for a WC spot.if not them, the bears definitely will claim him. the poster who said he'd be backup there but starter in houston is 100% incorrect. other way around.
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:lol: No chance Orton would come into a Martz offense and start. When I say no chance, I'm not exaggerating, there is a 0% chance Orton starts a game this year for the Bears.
 
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'shnikies said:
'kd1 said:
i'll make my out on a limb prediction: the Atlanta Falcons. have nothing behind ryan, but more importantly, would block the bears who should be their main competition for a WC spot.if not them, the bears definitely will claim him. the poster who said he'd be backup there but starter in houston is 100% incorrect. other way around.
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:lol: No chance Orton would come into a Martz offense and starts. When I say no chance, I'm not exaggerating, there is a 0% chance Orton starts a game this year for the Bears.
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if they pick him up, they are picking him up to start.
 
'kd1 said:
'shnikies said:
'kd1 said:
i'll make my out on a limb prediction: the Atlanta Falcons. have nothing behind ryan, but more importantly, would block the bears who should be their main competition for a WC spot.if not them, the bears definitely will claim him. the poster who said he'd be backup there but starter in houston is 100% incorrect. other way around.
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:lol: No chance Orton would come into a Martz offense and starts. When I say no chance, I'm not exaggerating, there is a 0% chance Orton starts a game this year for the Bears.
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if they pick him up, they are picking him up to start.
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That is completely false. The Bears are looking for a backup. If for some reason they sign Orton, there is no chance he learns this offense fast enough to start within the next month. The Bears are not going to sign Orton.
 
clayton just said Houston has priority over Chicago, but he thinks KC is the mosy likely place for him to land since they just put Cassel on IR.

 
'shnikies said:
'kd1 said:
'shnikies said:
'kd1 said:
i'll make my out on a limb prediction: the Atlanta Falcons. have nothing behind ryan, but more importantly, would block the bears who should be their main competition for a WC spot.if not them, the bears definitely will claim him. the poster who said he'd be backup there but starter in houston is 100% incorrect. other way around.
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:lol: No chance Orton would come into a Martz offense and starts. When I say no chance, I'm not exaggerating, there is a 0% chance Orton starts a game this year for the Bears.
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if they pick him up, they are picking him up to start.
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That is completely false. The Bears are looking for a backup. If for some reason they sign Orton, there is no chance he learns this offense fast enough to start within the next month. The Bears are not going to sign Orton.
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so what would be the point of signing him up as a backup either?? not sure you understand this, but it's entirely possible that caleb hanie is completely incapable of starting in the NFL. if the bears sign kyle orton, he will be starting before the season is over, and likely week 13.
 
'kd1 said:
'shnikies said:
'kd1 said:
'shnikies said:
'kd1 said:
i'll make my out on a limb prediction: the Atlanta Falcons. have nothing behind ryan, but more importantly, would block the bears who should be their main competition for a WC spot.if not them, the bears definitely will claim him. the poster who said he'd be backup there but starter in houston is 100% incorrect. other way around.
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:lol: No chance Orton would come into a Martz offense and starts. When I say no chance, I'm not exaggerating, there is a 0% chance Orton starts a game this year for the Bears.
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if they pick him up, they are picking him up to start.
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That is completely false. The Bears are looking for a backup. If for some reason they sign Orton, there is no chance he learns this offense fast enough to start within the next month. The Bears are not going to sign Orton.
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so what would be the point of signing him up as a backup either?? not sure you understand this, but it's entirely possible that caleb hanie is completely incapable of starting in the NFL. if the bears sign kyle orton, he will be starting before the season is over, and likely week 13.
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They're not going to sign him, as a backup or a starter. No, he wouldn't be able to learn this offense in 11 says. The Bears are signing Josh McCown or J.T. O'Sullivan.
 
'Ping Pong said:
Indy has first crack at Orton and are obviously in need of a QB, but will it be worth it for them? The season's already over, they're obviously just playing for Luck now, and supposedly their offensive system is complex, so it'd probably take Orton at least 2 weeks to get everything straightened out. By that time, there's only ~3-4 games left in the season, is that worth the money?The other angle is for the future, as insurance against Peyton not coming back. If they start teaching Orton the system now, would the Colts best strategy be to draft Luck as the QB of the future, but use Orton as a 1-2 year bridge? We have seen a lot of rookies playing pretty well in recent years, especially this year, and Luck is supposedly playing in a pro-system, so maybe they'll just avoid that option. If Indy doesn't claim Orton, then my guess is he lands with Washington or KC. St Louis, Carolina, and Minnesota are the 2-win teams, and all are working with their QBs of the future. No point in bringing in Orton. Washington, Arizona, Miami, and Jacksonville are the 3 win teams. Arizona still expects Kolb back this year, Matt Moore's actually been playing well, and Jax is working with Gabbert. Washington is the only one of this bunch I could see putting in a claim, because we all know Beck and Grossman can't get it done. But you just never know with that coaching staff.If he makes it to the 4 win teams (KC, SD, Cle, TB, Sea, Phi), the only one that needs a QB is KC, and I really can't see Orton getting past KC. The AFC West is still not out of reach for them, and we saw the results of Palko on MNF. After this tier, then we get to HOU and Chi, who would probably both put in claims for Orton.
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:goodposting:
 
'Mello said:
The Chiefs seems to make the most sense. They have the worst record of anyone with a legit shot at the playoffs. If not, I wonder how tied the Jets are to Sanchez. An upgrade at QB could make that team a real contender again.
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The Jets traded up to the No. 5 overall pick to draft Sanchez - I'd say they're pretty commited.Interesting if the Chiefs claim him. The Broncos would be aiding a divisional rival in their quest to either take the AFC West or the Broncos' potential wildcard spot. Maybe they really do want Tebow to fail.
 
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