I knew this would happen. When he was drafted as high as he was, I knew at that point and even voiced my concern here at MHR, that this could be a distraction. Not just for the fans, but the coaches as well. Sure enough, here it is, playing itself out, like a soap opera. Add this to the list of past years’ Dove Valley dramas, beginning with the benching of Jake Plummer.

To take their side of it, the media needs a story to write desparately right now, and McD has some nerve to stand in their way. Their position is, what will it take for the rookie sensation to become the starter for the Broncos? Orton sure doesn’t seem to be the long term solution, so why is this young coach so stubborn? Why won’t he admit that trading for Orton was a mistake, and he needs to fix it? The sooner he admits to it, the better the Broncos will be, or else we’ll continue to watch what Dukes calls “small-ball.”. (I am guessing that this is their collective train of thought.)

Oye. And it’s only June.