Horse Tracks - 5/9/10 -- Happy Mother's Day!

as much as I would love to have Orton starting this year, he does look every part to be a lame-duck quarterback. That probably doesn’t inspire the most confidence in his teammates to follow his lead. Sounds like the rumor mill may start back up again with trade talk.

I didn’t expect the “trade Orton” noise to start so soon. Unfotunately, the volume will inevitably increase. At least it would appear that one of the writers (?) is trying to imply that he’s doing so with Kyle’s best interest in mind. I hadn’t previously considered it from that angle. It would be in the Broncos’ best interest for him to stay for at least this season. The question remains as to whether it would be better for this season to be an audition for his next team, or to move on, now, and be a starter somewhere else. I feel bad for him. He’s truly one of the “good guys”.

For a conspiracy theory, how’s this? Why didn’t Elway offer his services while “the man who wore Bubby Brister’s number” was in town. (funny stuff, Broncoman27) Was it “the player” who didn’t impress “the duke”. Was it the coach who felt it wasn’t necessary? Was John simply to busy? Inquiring minds want to know.

Keeping Orton around doesnt do the franchise much good. Everyone knows there is no way Orton is here in two years. If they’re going to go young on offense they might as well bite the bullet and let this year be a learning curve to all.

I want the Broncos to win the Division, Conference and Superbowl next season and the only chance they have to do any of that is with Kyle Orton. Even if its a slim outside not very likely chance. Wait till this time next year to worry about next year’s team.

At the earliest, we should wait till the QB competition shakes up and we have a much clearer picture of where everybody stands.

In my mind, we will most likely wait till the next offseason before any moves are made.

Don’t take the bait from the mainstream media. They are trying to turn a healthy QB competition into a heated and hated rivalry.

We really need to let the QB situation clear itself up in camp before winging off on a tangent. God forbid one of them gets hurt….what then?

Yes it would be in KO’s best interest to make him available now, but this is a team sport. At least he’s got the opportunity to show he’s still the best prepared to start this year. I don’t think he would be disgruntled, but there were also well made points above on how Tebow subbing in on short yardage plays could affect his stats, and thusly his value to other teams…..

It’s a tough situation. I love KO’s work ethic, and potential, but it’s not where this team is headed “long term”.

I don’t think we need to start a full fledged QB controversy, but it appears that’s what Paige is trying to do….

The pool results on the DP are exactly what I expected from the folks over there….

On a side note. I LOVE my new/first true smart phone. I can read this site and post without straining my eyes and thumbs!!!!

It looks like mission accomplished for Woody and Kizla. divide and conquer the fanbase by making a conflict where none exists. They really fooled you guys.

Who knows if McD has any interest in trading Orton. We’ll see what happens.

It looks to me like Orton and Quinn are pretty even in skill level, with Quinn getting the edge in mobility and upside potential.

Regardless, Orton appears to be in a can’t win situation. Starting will be one season at best, and becoming a backup to Quinn will probably only last a few weeks.

I think he will begin the season as starter, then somewhere around mid season, Quinn will be promoted and Orton will become number two. (Possibly for the London game.) After two or three games with Quinn doing well, Orton will be traded to Minnesota.

I’m open for tarrot card readings Mon … wait, did I spell that right? I must not be very good at this. :-)

These are the drawbacks of what some people hinted at from the last “IT” article. This is what comes from him having said those things.

This is a very good way to endear yourself to a large part of the fanbase:

"John Elway is going to be a part of this organization forever," McDaniels said. "Anytime he wants to come around, he knows that he can. I have a relationship with John and I will continue to have a relationship with John. Any resource like that, you have to try to reach out and use it if you can."

"What he’s been able to accomplish in his career I think is a great influence for some of our younger players and even our veteran players that have been in the league for a long time," he continued. "Any guidance that he can give any of us or any of our players is well-received."

who in their right mind calls for brady quinn to start over kyle orton!?

We are paying Orton $2m+, if we send him off, and Quinn plays (which is likely) and plays 70% of the snaps, then he gets paid $5.9m. No way.

Tebow wont be ready (IMO) for 2010 full time starter status; therefore in order not jam oursleves financially we play Orton (he’s got the best grasp of the offense right now anyway – so he will have earned it).

Orton gives us the best chance to win at the outset. If after game 5 or so we are not doing well on offense, I see Quinn or Tebow moving in. It’s a money issue right now IMO.

Whether we like it or not, McD made his choice of who he wants as signal caller (I’m not going to say under center because that might not happen very often). Drafting Tim Tebow in the first round was a clear and concise message that he is not and will not accept second best. The writing’s on the wall and it’s pretty plain what direction we going in and I would be surprised if Kyle Orton is still on the team by the end of training camp. McGeorge made a great point that should be at least taken for some truth, teams that suffer QB injuries during TC will be looking for a solution. Kyle may indeed fit one of those needs and a trade be made. And, if a trade is made it will be yet another oage off of Cutler and how much he cost the Bears. Isn’t life wonderful?

Orton is that chance ( not a very good one, but a chance). If we’re under.500 by the time the bye week rolls around, then fine, throw in Tebow. We could still get something to Orton.

TT has “already absorbed the playbook” ? Like, by osmosis, maybe? It is statements like this that make me refrain from taking him seriously. But still I would not be surprised if KO gets traded, as it looks like McD has written on the wall. The thing that worries me most is that it will be another year where our QB is new to the system.