From a personal standpoint, and this has nothing to do with you or the post – I could care less about the Pro Bowl. Give me ALL-PRO. Big difference and much more indicative of a players performance throughout the WHOLE season.

Welcome aboard!!!

If I remember correctly, three QB’s go to the Pro Bowl. Based on his winning record alone to date, I think Orton has a shot at going.

I think kyle can play to that level, but pro Bowl votes are popularity contests….and apart from Denver fans and some Bears fans KO wont be helped in this.
If he could win us a super bowl I would be more stoked!

even if SD goes 5-11, he’ll get voted first because the media loves him.

If Kyle continues the way has been lately and the Broncos are deep in the playoff picture he and a truck load of others on the Broncos will go to the Pro Bowl. Thanks for coming on board dragger.

Kerry Collins and Jay Cutler went to the probowl last year over Rivers for what reason…? Ridiculous pro-bowl selections for quarterback last year. Manning was the only one that deserved the trip. Rivers should have gone in place of Jay or Collins, hands down (and YES I was saying this last year when Cutler played for us!)

I’d say he has a legitimate shot just because I think he’s only going to get better from here on out. It seems like the offense is finally starting to find it’s stride, which is something at 5-0, and we’ll start seeing them light up the scoreboard more.

Right after the Cutler trade and in a discussion about Cutler being a pro-bowl QB and how that was overrated that Orton would be a pro-bowl qb this year. Reason why was Orton style of play and in this offense, he would get good numbers. Besides 3 qb’s of 16 teams go to pro-bowl. Take away injuries, qb contoversies and there are about 10 QBs elegible. so I don’t think it is any real big deal that he becomes a pro-bowl QB. Except in the pundits observation of the Cutler trade in which Denver recieved a pro-bowl QB and 2 firsts and a third for a pro-bowl QB.

I say that tongue in cheek because my view is that the trade was equal.

So barring another injury or massive Patriot losing streak, Brady will also be in the running simply because of his name. I reckon Manning makes it and the other 2 spots fall between Roethlisberger, Brady, Orton and Schaub.

and Elway said, “I think [Kyle Orton] is one of the MPVs of the NFL.”

Coming from the King . . .

Most fans out there only believe what they hear in the media. Orton is only a “game manager” in their eyes. Those players don’t get votes. Also don’t forget Brady, Rivers and Carson Palmer. They all are much “bigger” names than Kyle, despite the FACT that Orton will beat all of them this season.

I did a piece back in June on Pro-Bowl vs All Pro. Here’s the link if you’d like.

http://www.milehighreport.com/2009/6/17/912462/pro-bowler-or-all-pro

Orton is an interesting quarterback. When he does poorly he looks especially geeky. When he does well you don’t notice it till the offense is down in scoring position. Next thing you know Denver is winning – surprise, surprise. Coach McDaniels pays attention to learning styles. Seems to me that Kyle needs reps, then he gets it. You have not seen Orton’s best yet . Same is true for the entire team. The whole team is deep into learning and getting better. They are addicted to it at this point. Hang on to your hats boys and girls – you ain’t seen nothin yet.

I’m thinking 11 or 12 years playing for McDaniels and we’ll be seeing a bronze neckbeard next to John Elway in Canton :)

of recognition: AFC Offensive Player of the Week. If he puts on a ‘show’ against the Bolts on Monday night, he might get enough name recognition going to have a shot at the Pro Bowl.

Who knows?

Either way, the confluence of McD and KO may be one of those special things…

What KO has is smarts & leadership traits and great timing to his WR’s. Having watched all 5-games, what I’ve notice about KO is his ablity for throwing timing passes and getting rid of the ball quickly making it hard for the defenses to sack him. KO is extremely accurate passer and if he can stay healthy just might make the Pro Bowl as a Bronco. The cameradrie and chemistry on this team is special and we just need to set back and let it unfold. What has me excited is that the Broncos are getting closer to their full potential on offense and special teams. This team will be remember for its leadership and winning. It all starts with the players committed to the Head Coach & his staff. Go Broncos!

Great post and rec’d but I do want to quibble with one thing you said:

Newbie post here, so feel free to flame the heck out of my naive analysis and ridiculously premature predictions.

First time posters owe no apologies for their posts. I did not see your comments as naive nor premature. You presented a well thought out consideration of facts. I appreciate your contribution to MHR. Keep ’em coming.

I finally sent him a screen shot of the top ten QB’s in the league by yardage, so he could see how Orton stacks up against his peers. The guy is getting it done, plain and simple.

That said, the NE game was the first one where I’d say Orton wasn’t just managing the game – he won it. That’s to say, it took a team effort but Orton carried the team and played like a true leader.

I want to see a few games in a row like that before he’s anointed but I am liking what I am seeing so far.

just because it could connotate either answer,

what are you smoking, of course!
Or What are you smoking, heavens no!

I picked it with the former in mind, but yeah, I would be dumbfounded if he made it. I would love it, but be surprised.

I didn’t think he had a chance at the AFC player of the week, but I voted for him and he won. I’d be delighted to see him get to travel to Florida in February, although to be honest I’m really hoping it is a bit earlier in the month!

If Kyle gets the Pro-Bowl, then will we trade him for another smart quarterback and picks?
::grin::

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