Breaking - Orton announced as the starter!!

by AlanC on Jun 13, 2009 1:05 PM MDT Comment 65 comments

I just saw this on the DB site. Has anyone heard anything else like this from anywhere else?

If this is the case, I'm surprised. I had expected them to go into camp with the competition still on going at least through the firest two pre season games. But, maybe McDaniels has seen enough and made his decision?

I hope this gets confirmed soon and will be looking for it.

From the Caldwell blog entry

I just checked the DP and NFL.com, and there is nothing there yet, This was even buried on the DB site and I found it a bit accidentally.

If this turns out to be a mistake, I apologize, but it seems like a big enough story to me.

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Head Coach Josh McDaniels announced shortly after Saturday’s practice that Kyle Orton has been named the starting quarterback for the 2009 season.

We will have more on the story this afternoon, so stay tuned to DenverBroncos.com

-Gray Caldwell, DenverBroncos.com

by AlanC on Jun 13, 2009 1:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

The DP is reporting it as well

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_12584852

"They need a hero to tell them that the impossible can become possible..... WHEN... YOU'RE... AWESOMMMME!" -- Rhino the Hamster

by broncosmontana on Jun 13, 2009 1:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

It's all over Twitter as well

"They need a hero to tell them that the impossible can become possible..... WHEN... YOU'RE... AWESOMMMME!" -- Rhino the Hamster

by broncosmontana on Jun 13, 2009 1:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Take my advice... I'm not using it!

by BroncTastic on Jun 13, 2009 1:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

That's great news

As I’ve said elsewhere, I can’t stand Chris Simms.

But who will guard the guards themselves?

by Agent Jerry Fletcher on Jun 13, 2009 1:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry Alan...I posted it too. Stoked for KO!

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????

by boydy2669 on Jun 13, 2009 1:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Well...

No problems! I couldnt’ believe I found something that new!

Looks like another piece of the puzzle in place as we build towards that Cincy game….. Gonna be some buzz now. Time to get out the Orton hater deflector shields.

by AlanC on Jun 13, 2009 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The guys over in the DP thread are apoplectic

Most consistent assessment, paraphrased: McEGO HASN’T ADDRESSED THE FRONT 7 1-15!!!!!

The actual posts contain no clear spelling or punctuation patterns that I could discern.

by JeffG on Jun 13, 2009 4:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

And yet another reason....

, as if anymore were needed, to not even bother with most other message boards and blogs…..especially any on or by MSM sites. Fortunately, IF any of those posters/comment-ers (most of whom I think are trolls anyway) came over here to MHR and read your comment, they’d probably be asking, “What does he mean we’re sorry?” (thinking that you misspelled apologetic) ;-)

There is less than ZERO to be gained by giving those boards and their posters even a passing glance. Stick with the best… and the best is right here at MHR!

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by RockyMtnHigh on Jun 13, 2009 6:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Time to start building good chemistry on the O now

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win"-Brandon Marshall

Neckbeard vs The Spleen: How better can this get?!?!

by broncoboy on Jun 13, 2009 1:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

if only Bmarsh was there :(

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win"-Brandon Marshall

Neckbeard vs The Spleen: How better can this get?!?!

by broncoboy on Jun 13, 2009 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good find Alan.

No surprises here. Anyone think the Broncos and HCMcD may be looking for a diversionary topic of conversation?

Either way, congrats to Mr. Orton and bring a trophy to Denver!!!!

I don’t know why but this news got me a little fired up…in a good way.

Go Broncos!!!

"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jun 13, 2009 1:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed PNB...its like we can go to work now!

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????

by boydy2669 on Jun 13, 2009 1:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

And I feel the same way. It’s a positive step forward to end that conversation and start on season perperations… This will add focus to training camp and eliminate another distracting discussion.

Good decisive move.

by AlanC on Jun 13, 2009 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just a question...what happened to BM following the guys with the rings!

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????

by boydy2669 on Jun 13, 2009 1:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Rings come second…dollars come first.

"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jun 13, 2009 1:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

dollars buy the rings.

everyone knows that ;)

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall

by Joe Medina on Jun 13, 2009 1:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Welcome News

Good job Alan

With the 12th pick, the Broncos select Knowshon Moreno - Roger Goodell
That'll move the chains - Andy Samberg

by KaptainKirk on Jun 13, 2009 1:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Let the good times roll!

I can finally order my neckbeard jersey

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall

by Joe Medina on Jun 13, 2009 1:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I do need a new jersey now that my old one was turned into kindling. I can’t figure out who to go with. I need someone who I’m sure will be in Denver a long time to come so I’m thinking Clady. Although KnoMo, Royal, or Hillis are tempting too.

"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jun 13, 2009 1:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Moreno is a good idea, as is Hillis.

I got myself a Royal jersey last year and I don’t regret it at all!

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall

by Joe Medina on Jun 13, 2009 1:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The orange crush mecklenburg is sweet too

by mjdbronco on Jun 13, 2009 2:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've got Kno-Mo. Best decision ever.

"3rd and 6, Elway shotgun... Elway, scrambling, looking, running-- DIVING!!!-- inside the 5 yard line for a first down! Is he only 37?! How important is this football game? How bad does John Elway want to win this football game? Where you see the quarterbacks go down: Not Elway!"

by Sharpe as a Tack on Jun 13, 2009 2:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Im still not sure between Dawkins, Moreno, Hillis or Royal…. leaning to Hillis at the moment, but that might chance again when I wake up tomorrow lol.
I’ll probably decide once I am in the store haha.

Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands

by BroncosNL on Jun 13, 2009 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

not chance but change obviously

Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands

by BroncosNL on Jun 13, 2009 2:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The raging redneck will do just fine...

by bfree2bronc on Jun 13, 2009 11:48 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

For me it has to be Royal

by Bronkfan on Jun 13, 2009 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have officially decided to never buy a jersey of a current player. If I would have bought a jersey in the last 2 years it would have been a Cutler jersey, and I would now be very upset. I decided that buying retired Bronco players jerseys instead. I have a TD jersey and will always be able to wear it with pride and with the full assurance that he will never be traded away. I’ll get a Elway throwback next, for sure. Just my extremely unhumble opinion.

by Papamag on Jun 13, 2009 7:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you get a Clady

keep a close eye on it. I think mine is cursed….

There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.

by Jeremy Bolander on Jun 14, 2009 2:17 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why?

Again, I would hope that every position is open for some degree of competition, I don’t know how you can have two minicamps and determine that Orton is that much better than Simms, I would of at least liked to see an open competition going into training camp.

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by Broncoman on Jun 13, 2009 2:08 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

simply because Orton is that much better than Simms

by mjdbronco on Jun 13, 2009 2:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's what i think

i’m good with the announcement. i just don’t think simms is starting caliber at all, but more importantly, i HATE when teams jack around forever and don’t name their starting QB early. recipe for a losing season. good luck, ort!

by oxmouth on Jun 13, 2009 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, yeah....lol

Hillis/Moreno in '09

by Emmett Smith on Jun 13, 2009 3:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

pragmatist.

by oxmouth on Jun 13, 2009 3:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then that is scary on two fronts

by Broncoman on Jun 13, 2009 4:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great news

I’m very glad to see the qb battle be done at this point. Now we finally have offensive leadership again and the starting O can gel throughout training camp. I believe McDaniels has known this for a while he just wanted to push Kyle to see what he was made of. Orton will play well, and he will represent the Broncos well.

by mjdbronco on Jun 13, 2009 2:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

There is two ways of looking at it

1 When no starter is announced, both quarterbacks will have to work hard if they want to prove themselves and win the job. If McD would have waited, both players would be forced to keep battling and fighting (and thus improving)
2 When the starter is announced the nr 1 guy can work with the nr 1 offense constantly, making it easier to get a feel for eachother as players.

Although knowing the offense and battle for a spot is important, im glad Orton has been announced as nr 1. Now he can take all reps with the 1st team, and get a connection with the receivers and the backs. If McDaniels wasn’t convinced that he was the guy, he would not have picked now already, but waited till later.

Can’t wait for training camp to come around now!

Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands

by BroncosNL on Jun 13, 2009 2:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Good points NL.

one thing I think is important to emphasize, as we all already know, is that in the event that Orton starts to get lazy as a starter, McD isn’t afraid to move Simms up.

So in a way, the competition is still there.

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall

by Joe Medina on Jun 13, 2009 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

definately true!

I am watching the video on denverbroncos.com as we speak, and McDaniels just mentioned that there will be competition all through training camp, and that Simms will keep pushing, which is nothing but a good thing :)

Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands

by BroncosNL on Jun 13, 2009 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder..

Will Orton want to be traded now because the coach didn’t annoint him with baby oil and pronounce him untouchable?

Sorry, couldn’t resist.

by AlanC on Jun 13, 2009 4:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

No

Now we can complain that Simms is an overpaid backup(sic)

With the 12th pick, the Broncos select Knowshon Moreno - Roger Goodell
That'll move the chains - Andy Samberg

by KaptainKirk on Jun 13, 2009 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

ah yes... the silver lining.....

by AlanC on Jun 13, 2009 5:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

One side thought on jersey selection:

I watched a video on the Donks main site today, and I can’t help but feel gravitated towards Hillis’ jersey now. One thing I base my jersey choice is that players “badassery”. Hillis was out in training camp with the sleeves cut off his practice jersey like only he could do. That gained probably about 20 points on the “badassery” chart. Not only that but it’s 2009, and in 2009 I’ll be 22 years old, which coincidentally is his number. Fate? I think so.

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall

by Joe Medina on Jun 13, 2009 2:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Based on that

I should get a Dawkins jersey with my birthday coming up in 2 weeks, haha.
But you’re totally right…. Hillis is just badass! I think I might get myself his jersey too!

Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands

by BroncosNL on Jun 13, 2009 2:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think you may also be referring to

“badassossity”

Yes, many of our current players possess this trait. More at one time than it seems… in a while….

I was stoked when we signed Orton thinkin’ he’d be #18, but of course, it’s retired for Mr. Tripucka, so it’s obviously #8… I was born 8-18-80, and always have that affiliation/curiosity for numerical symbology’s relevance, so yeah, can totally relate to that ‘fate’ feeling!!!!

First team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! and then some, right? I think four and we oughtta let someone else have a fair shot : )

by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Jun 13, 2009 3:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Indeed, "badassossity" is the proper term

for your region. Here where I live in New England (yuck), we prefer the “badassery” as our common gauge for it. Either way, Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear.

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall

by Joe Medina on Jun 13, 2009 4:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hilarious!

Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear.

Dang, that’s funny!

Take my advice... I'm not using it!

by BroncTastic on Jun 13, 2009 4:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's because he's

Loaded with twin Howitzers.

With the 12th pick, the Broncos select Knowshon Moreno - Roger Goodell
That'll move the chains - Andy Samberg

by KaptainKirk on Jun 13, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Very funny my man...bery funny...can I use that as my tag line???

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????

by boydy2669 on Jun 13, 2009 5:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Classic.

I love it when you forget that it’s the little things in life, and they abruptly wake you up to remind you…… at least in this case, when it is something unexpected and POSITIVE. Thanks for the laugh Calijoe! (Peyton’s sleeves)

Or enexpected and positive (not needing humor because it just rocks), like when KO is named starter!!!!

First team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! and then some, right? I think four and we oughtta let someone else have a fair shot : )

by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Jun 13, 2009 10:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh for sure my friends

Things have gotten dim here once again and I think it’s a perfect time to enjoy the good things we have going (off) for us, like Hillis’ sleeves. They were spotted yesterday evening in the locker room hidden under Ryan Harris’ shoulderpads waiting for everyone to leave, so they too could leave in peace. You see, when you hang on Hillis like that, you never know who is going to rub against you and he certainly does a bad job as a GPS. He doesn’t say where he’s going or how he’s going to get there. And aside from that, his blatant speeding is cause for concern with the sleeves. They feel, as I do, that his speeding and reckless driving is going to get them hurt. Can you blame the sleeves for wanting off that big rig before they get hurt?

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall

by Joe Medina on Jun 14, 2009 1:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man did you see...

the pic of Hillis in the Denver Post sports section a number of days ago (in the print version)?

Dude has my legs hanging off his shoulders and his legs are … well… massive.

If I pick up a jersey, I’m thinking it’s going to be Hillis.

Take my advice... I'm not using it!

by BroncTastic on Jun 13, 2009 4:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I saw that too

Good luck finding Hillis. I had to take a backdoor route and get it via a personalized jersey. Still not sure it’s entirely kosher, but I’ve got to have the guy’s threads.

by Sharpe as a Tack on Jun 13, 2009 4:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe not kosher...

but it IS fandom in the best sense of the word!

“If the Hillis jersey won’t come to me, I must go to the Hillis jersey.”

Take my advice... I'm not using it!

by BroncTastic on Jun 13, 2009 4:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

From what I've seen its cheaper...

to personalize a jersey with the info #7 and Elway, than to buy a authentic Elway jersey. They would be the exact same piece of clothing, but does that make it right? Is it truly a Elway jersey? I’m torn on this subject.

by Papamag on Jun 13, 2009 7:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would say yes.

It is indeed an Elway jersey.

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall

by Joe Medina on Jun 14, 2009 1:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

careful

I had to take a backdoor route

Given the “man-crush” overtones in this subthread, I’d be careful how and when you use the word “backdoor.”

But who will guard the guards themselves?

by Agent Jerry Fletcher on Jun 15, 2009 6:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he has to cut the sleeves off because his biceps are too big to fit in them lol

No stairway? ...denied!

by papigrande on Jun 13, 2009 4:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Video/audio is now up

DB now has video of McDaniels after the practice to day and sudio from boht Orton and Sims.

Best comment is from McDaniels. They are still competing. Only now one has it and wants to keep it, the other doesn’t have it and wants it. That’s how we will go into camp and it will continue.

Sims says he agrees with McDaniels assessment to date and that Kyle is a very under rated QB. Sounds like everyone is on the same page and I find this all exciting to hear.

by AlanC on Jun 13, 2009 2:58 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

so exciting..

I forgot completely how to type apparently. Please ignore the typos in the post above! Thanks.

by AlanC on Jun 13, 2009 2:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

just an observation

but I sure like the way McDaniels handles himself in front of the press. Free with information (but not dangerously so), serious about football, humorous at the right moments, and doesn’t spout endless clichés. And it seems like they are appreciative for it.

I sure loved Shanny, but I always came away laughing from watching his pressers because he almost always said the exact same things every dang week. Man always seemed to have a stock of pet phrases handy for answering virtually any question.

"They need a hero to tell them that the impossible can become possible..... WHEN... YOU'RE... AWESOMMMME!" -- Rhino the Hamster

by broncosmontana on Jun 13, 2009 3:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

I just hope his attitude remains consistent year to year. If he always has this degree of committment, it makes me think Our future is in superb shape!

First team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! and then some, right? I think four and we oughtta let someone else have a fair shot : )

by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Jun 13, 2009 10:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's genuine

I agree with you. I like his demeanor. Everything you said.

I never liked the way Shanahan handled the media. I always found it very annoying and premeditated. Almost too slick. I remember one year, before the Raiders game, he was asked the perfunctory question about his relationship with Al Davis. His response was, “Let’s just say I’m not on his Christmas card list.” It just came off as very planned. I wonder if he and Peggy had sat around earlier that day brainstorming clever responses to that question.

But who will guard the guards themselves?

by Agent Jerry Fletcher on Jun 15, 2009 6:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice get :)

Yep …
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4256553&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

A lot of people saw this coming already though probably yourself included, especially from the way the Post and such have been reporting on the QB situation.

by phantom818 on Jun 13, 2009 3:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

With Simm's Experience...

… with the first team, is there a better backup in the league.

by Bronkfan on Jun 13, 2009 4:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes

Tyler Thigpen has better numbers than him :)

Simms is a good back up but remember no one has seen really anything from him in four years. He’s a question mark (although I think he will be a good plug-in starter if the occasion arises).

At least, as a Chiefs fan, I hope he’s a question mark! :) J/K

by Joel Thorman on Jun 13, 2009 4:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know I kinda like Thigpen.

All jokes aside, I think he’s a pretty decent quarterback. Personal opinions though.

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall

by Joe Medina on Jun 13, 2009 4:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

Simms probably gets the edge because he’s capable of running a traditional NFL offense, which Thigpen struggled doing. It’ll be fun to see how the Chiefs get him on the field though.

by Joel Thorman on Jun 13, 2009 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs