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Where will Kyle Orton end up now that he has been waived by the Broncos? Mike Lombardi believes one of Orton's former teams could end up claiming him.
Elway Live Podcast: Nov. 22 | DenverBroncos.com
John Elway talks about Tim Tebow's progress as a starter and the team waiving Kyle Orton.
Denver Broncos cut ties with benched veteran QB Kyle Orton - The Washington Post
Kyle Orton has gone from Jay Cutler’s replacement to Tim Tebow’s backup to the unemployment line. The Broncos released the 29-year-old veteran quarterback Tuesday, six weeks after benching him following a 1-4 start.
Ten-Point Stance: Broncos made the right move by cutting Orton loose - NFL - CBSSports.com Football
There's another side to the story that was presented by a source with knowledge of the situation. Orton is laid-back and friendly but he's also a competitor and he stewed after being benched for Tebow. He didn't brood or turn into a crappy teammate, but privately became increasingly frustrated with his position as bench warmer.
Kyle Orton era in Denver ends when Broncos waive veteran quarterback - The Denver Post
Kyle Ortons bumpy ride with the Broncos ended Tuesday when the team waived the veteran quarterback 10 games into his third season.
Broncos' final schedule stretch less daunting - The Denver Post
NFL schedules are quirky little items. The dates are set long before games are played, but what actually awaits when those calendar pages get flipped doesnt often match the predictions.
Denver Broncos News
NFL.com news: Elway: Tebow will be judged by season's worth of work
One day after saying he wasn't sure if Tim Tebow was the Broncos' long-term solution, John Elway was back at it again Tuesday with more about his star QB.
San Diego Chargers Vs. Denver Broncos 11/27/11 " Sports Chat Place
The San Diego Chargers were hoping to bounce back from last year where they uncharacteristically missed the playoffs but Norv Turner’s team is mired in a five game losing streak that barring a strong run to finish the season will cost him his job.
Three former Denver Broncos closer to Pro Football Hall of Fame induction - The Denver Post
Three former Broncos are on the list of 26 modern-era semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.
Krieger: Waiving goodbye to Orton now may mean seeing him soon - The Denver Post
So let me ask you this: When was the last time you heard of a professional football team making a midseason player transaction out of the goodness of its heart?
Kyle Orton's NFL career - The Denver Post
2005: Drafted by the Bears in the fourth round (No. 106) out of Purdue, Orton became Chicagos starter when Rex Grossman was injured in the preseason.
Orton's next destination could come down to the waiver wire - The Denver Post
The Broncos waived veteran quarterback Kyle Orton on Tuesday, meaning that any team awarded him off waivers would have to pay the $2.58 million remaining on his salary for the season.
Q&A: Count on Von Miller being better than Mike Croel - The Denver Post
Mike Croel was drafted out of Nebraska with the No. 4 pick in the 1991 NFL draft. He had 10 sacks his first season and was the leagues defensive rookie of the year.
Denver Broncos Blogs
Broncos Waive Orton | DenverBroncos.com
On Tuesday, the Denver Broncos announced that the team has waived quarterback Kyle Orton. Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway and Head Coach John Fox both shared their thoughts on the move.
Six Weeks After Benching, Orton Out for Good | MaxDenver.com
The Kyle Orton era has ended for the Broncos — in a fashion that could hardly have been conceived just two years earlier.
Week 12 NFL Power Rankings: Real Clear Sports Has Broncos At No. 16 In Rankings Average - SB Nation Denver
The Denver Broncos are now the No. 16 team in Real Clear Sports' NFL Power Ranking Averages output. Their actual average of eight power rankings has the team at 16.28. There was no real outlier this week, as four rankings had the team at No. 15 and the other four had them in one spot each from Nos. 16-19. CBS Sports gave the Broncos that weekly low ranking.
Broncos cut Orton; will a playoff contender pick him up? - Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports
The Denver Broncos cut quarterback Kyle Orton(notes) on Tuesday, a move which solidifies Tim Tebow's(notes) status as the team's starter and opens up the possibility of an Orton return to Chicago, where he could possibly fill-in for an injured Jay Cutler(notes).
Ultimate Texans " Here’s why former Broncos QB Kyle Orton won’t be a Texan
As soon as Denver waived quarterback Kyle Orton today because he had fallen to third team, there was immediate speculation around the country that the Texans would be interested.
KO (Kyle Orton) KO’d by Broncos - Predominantly Orange
Kyle Orton’s Bronco career unofficially ended on October 9, 2011 when he was benched at half time during the San Diego game and replaced by Tim Tebow. Since then the Broncos have won four times and have lost only once.
Fox, Elway support of Tebow: Waiving Orton means action stronger than words | First-and-Orange
What do words mean, anyway? By waiving veteran quarterback Kyle Orton, Broncos coach John Fox and front-office executive John Elway, without saying it, proclaimed Tim Tebow as their quarterback.
Big Day for Broncos Mecklenburg, Atwater, Terrel Davis and Hall of Fame | First-and-Orange
At long last, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is recognizing that the Broncos of yesteryear had some incredible players besides John Elway.
How did the Jay Cutler-Kyle Orton trade work out for Broncos and Bears? | First-and-Orange
On April 2, 2009, the Broncos and the Chicago Bears pulled off a massive trade, swapping starting quarterbacks as well as a boatload of draft picks. A few pieces of that trade are easy to follow.
NFL News
WalterFootball.com: NFL Picks Against the Spread - Week 12, 2011
Tim Tebow has enjoyed success against this San Diego defense. He nearly led a furious comeback in Week 5 when Kyle Orton was benched at halftime. Of course, the Chargers just had to kick a front-door field goal to cover the spread. FML.
Why the Oakland Raiders Will Win the AFC West: Fan's Take - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Even with injuries to players like Darren McFadden(notes), Jason Campbell(notes) and Jacoby Ford(notes), the Oakland Raiders have managed some important wins and sit atop the AFC West division. There are four key reasons that the Raiders will continue to thrive and eventually win the division once the season is over.
Despite struggles, Rex Ryan, Mark Sanchez and NY Jets are set up to get to NFL playoffs - NY Daily News
This isn’t about the coach’s $75,000 bad word, though maybe the fine will help even Rex Ryan know that sometimes it’s not against the law to have an unspoken thought around the New York Jets.
Packers' secondary is one of best in NFL | Detroit Free Press
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for five touchdowns Sunday against a Carolina defense that has the eighth-fewest interceptions in the NFL.
NFL Network Presents: The Harbaughs -- Fan Reaction - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
I was browsing around the San Francisco 49ers website on November 22, just days before the 49ers game against the Baltimore Ravens and came across one of the most enjoyable videos that the NFL Network has featured in a while - at least for me.
The Associated Press: This year's Thanksgiving NFL slate best in decades
After so many years of bad Detroit Lions teams — and their games, no matter the week, meaning so little — all of a sudden that traditional Turkey Day contest in the Motor City is no turkey at all.
Texans, Ravens, Steelers and Patriots create logjam atop AFC; Giants & Jets slide - NY Daily News
While the Packers and 49ers go on their merry ways with the NFL's best records and the top two spot in the Daily News power rankings, things are all muddled in the AFC. There are four teams with 7-3 records. Which one of them is the best team in the conference?
NFL: Reid makes good backup QB pick again - pottsmerc.com
In Vince Young, he’s found another backup quarterback who can win. It wasn’t always like that.
Denver Broncos Fans
The AFC West by the numbers: offense - Mile High Report
The Denver Broncos are now definitively in the hunt for the playoffs. We are in the 2nd place in our division, where the Raiders are leading. The fact is that our schedule is a bit 'easier' and that's why we are a real contender to take it. We can't discard the Chargers, but they are not showing a great football. And the Chiefs have just lost their starting QB.
The Cutler/Orton Trade Revisited - Mile High Report
I am seeing some people spread some serious misinformation about the Cutler/Orton trade from a couple of years ago, so here is a very clear rundown of what happened with the trade, and what we got in return. This is a partial repost from a previous fanpost of mine, with some new details added in. Follow me after the jump.
Let's examine our 3rd down playcalling - Mile High Report
There's been a lot of discussion about McCoy and the playcalling on 3rd down over the past several weeks, and not being aware that someone has broken down the data, I decided to try to wade through it. If someone has posted something like this already, my apologies. I've broken down the play by play, and what you see here is only that--I'll leave the film breakdown (as to what particular running/passing plays were called) to someone who has access to the film and more knowledge about individual plays.
"I was Wrong" is the toughest pill to swallow! - Mile High Report
With the last two games gone I predicted the Broncos to beat the Chiefs 17-14(originally I said 21-17 but changed it 2 days before the game on Arrowhead Pride) and the Jets 17-14 too.
What happened to our awesome Broncos fanbase? - Mile High Report
Waaa. Waaa. Waaa. Cry me a river. Wait...there isn't any crying in football. What is wrong with these Bronco (Tebow) fans? My god...it is like a 3 year old who doesn't get the toy they want. Grow up people!
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Good move
This is a classy move by the FO. Should save some money, and KO goes where he’s wanted and has an opportunity. Good luck to you KO, the best.
Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, he'll eat for a lifetime.
"As a quarterback, all you want is an opportunity to lead your team to victory" - Tim Tebow
Orton to Purdue?
one of Orton’s former teams could end up claiming him
LOL
This signature was sacked by Von Miller.
I bleed Orange & Blue.
by Fabio Broncos on Nov 23, 2011 7:20 AM MST up reply actions
No damn way!
but that is funnyy. Purdue could use him about now, with Urban Meyer going to Ohio State.
Gaff and Lloyd both worked with TT in the off season. It would be nice if we still had one of them.
Kyle Orton could end up in KC some time today.
I’m glad the Denver Broncos are giving Kyle a chance to catch on somewhere else. He wasn’t happy rinding the bench since he rightly owned for a while the starter position in Chicago and during his tour of the Broncos…Now he can play for the Chiefs who are desperately in need of quarterback help since veteran backup Palko looked like crap warmed over. Or he could go back to his old stomping grounds where he first took the field as the starter taking over for the injured Rex Grossman and play for his old pal Lovie Smith. Not long after finding out that Jay Cutler was going to be out for a while, Orton and his agent confronted the front office about his release so he could hook up somewhere. How nice of EFX to accommodate them…Now we get to kick his ass real good for him and show the world why he will be nothing more than a solid backup in the NFL…
He wont make it off the waiver wire and past KC Tim. And CHI could not be less of a fit for him. He would get killed in a Martz system and CHI knows that.
Foxy...you WERE on the hot seat, but you fooled me you rascally old deveil...keep building that team mate!
"Tebow is a special player. I have never seen a player quite like him in my whole career! I’m gonna play all out for the guy! I know he will be out there giving 110% every play every week, so I’m gonna give 120%!:
Champ Bailey.
How ironic would it be to face Kyle Orton and the Chiefs at home for the last game and playoff hopes on the line?
Outstanding thinking EFX, keep up the great work…
I assume this is sarcastic befree?
Gaff and Lloyd both worked with TT in the off season. It would be nice if we still had one of them.
I'm not betting Chicago either
Martz has said he’s more than happy with Caleb H.
Gaff and Lloyd both worked with TT in the off season. It would be nice if we still had one of them.
I want revenge too. Revenge for watching Orton play worse and worse and worse and look less and less interested about it.
I’d love to see Von and Elvis put him in the dirt a good 6 times combined. DJ and Dawkins with another two or three. Send him back to Chicago with another L and several bruises.
Tim Tebow's career record is 5-3. He is the worst 1st round pick EVER! He is an embarrassment to the NFL! Did I say that with enough conviction to get a job with ESPN?
THANK YOU MCG!
Finally, someone honest about Orton. While I personally don’t hate the guy, and I don’t blame him for everything, he did regress, which in the NFL there is no excuse for beside injury, and even that isn’t so great of an excuse
Still doubt Tebow?
Come now
(he was 29 on November 14), but I am 29 as well, and it’s the prime of life, whether you’re a journalist or an NFL signal-caller, let’s keep that in perspective :)
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by the new Bradfather on Nov 23, 2011 9:14 AM MST up reply actions
That was my point exactly
At age 29, for a QB, there was no excuse for his blatant regression. He should’ve been playing his best football but he was not, at all
Still doubt Tebow?
by DBroncs1414 on Nov 23, 2011 1:24 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
I think we'd have the advantage in that one
who would know better how to beat Orton then Fox? With that OL in Chicago, I could see Von and Doom teeing off on him all day, especially with his lack of mobility.
Still doubt Tebow?
I hate to sound like that bitter ex
but Orton rightly deserved the starting job? While I don’t believe every loss was his fault, I don’t think any QB “deserves” to start with a record like Orton’s (while in Denver)
I do hope he catches on somewhere else, but I just needed to get that off my chest.
Still doubt Tebow?
Orton got no breaks with the fan base, but the Broncos front office gave him the kid gloves treatment once the deal with Miami fell apart.
They are still on his jock the day they released him. By being overly complimentary as well as doing something that will help Orton far more than it will help the Broncos. Orton may dislike the fans, but he better love EFX, McJedi and Bowlen because they all bent over backwards to accommodate his marginal talents.
One thing I’ll always give Orton, he was always a smart employee. Guy knows exactly how to be a professional and manage up.
Tim Tebow's career record is 5-3. He is the worst 1st round pick EVER! He is an embarrassment to the NFL! Did I say that with enough conviction to get a job with ESPN?
he should teach my roomie lessons then
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 23, 2011 8:58 AM MST up reply actions
starting to think
you and your roomie need an intervention…. just sayin ;P
Go Broncos!
I believe.... 11-5 till we ain't baby!
by Sean in Pa. on Nov 23, 2011 11:40 AM MST up reply actions
Fully agreed on this McG
But doesn’t that say something about KO? Even Lovie Smith at first wasn’t thrilled with trading KO. I think he’s that QB that makes you feel comfortable after a week of practice, whereas a guy like Tebow makes you lose sleep. But at the end of the day, KO didn’t transfer his practice success to the games. I think if fans saw every practice, we might like KO as much as everyone else does too.
But I think that makes us more right then anyone. We saw him in his true form, whereas everyone else got teased with great practices.
Still doubt Tebow?
perhaps if he
played well, Tebow would have never had this opportunity, that’s all that matters. Mike Mayock will tell you Mike Mamula, his fellow BC alum, is perhaps the greatest workout warrior of all time. How did that go?
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 23, 2011 9:11 AM MST up reply actions
Actually
Tyler Palko is Kyle Orton Jr., a whole bunch of sexy stats but turnovers at the most inopportune times, one of them killed all of their first half momentum (the first pick by Kyle Arrington). Orton is a great guy and I wish him the best but he has a bad reputation to shake off.
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 23, 2011 8:58 AM MST up reply actions
Norv Turner on the hot seat?
The Denver Broncos have a great opportunity going into Qual Com Stadium this Sunday afternoon of making Norv;s life meiserable and maybe his job…How cool would it be if Von Miller takes out Phyllis Rivers like he did Matt Cassel? With all the injuries the Chargers have on the OLine, VonDoom should have a fieldday mop up the offensive backfield. For the Broncos it looks like the stars are aligning perfectly for a great performance and a chance to go up one game on .500 and keep pace with the tRaiders.
Speaking of the tRaiders? Does the MSM actually think these guys have a chance? Have they looked at their schedule? Or do they just blow smoke to see whose butt it goes up? O haven’t liked out chances of making the playoffs this since I knew we were in a rebuilding mode, but I’ll take every chance we get.
This game coming up is one of the most important of the season in that it keeps the momentum going and builds a little more swagger going into the home stretch. Win this one and I see us at 10-6 with one lose along the way…
PS…I don’t feel sorry for you Norv, your on the wrong team…
I wouldn't hire Norv to coach a HS team . . . so there is no "right" team for him
History is a collection of lies, agreed upon -- Napoleon Bonaparte
by Schwerepunkt on Nov 23, 2011 8:26 AM MST up reply actions
Pop Warner?
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 23, 2011 9:03 AM MST up reply actions
The Harbaugh bowl as the media has suggested should be very entertaining after a day of turkey...
The two brothers square off in Baltimore as the 49ers take on the Ravens…It will mark the first time ever two brother will face eachother from across the field. Outstanding, I’ll be rooting for the 9ers all the way.
Elway says the same four things on repeat over and over so I doubt it.
a) Tebow is a good football player
b) We don’t have a clue if our QB is currently on the roster
c) 3rd down % is the bottom line in the NFL (actually it’s not John)
d) I’m going to fly out and scout the USC game this weekend and try to catch the Stanford game on TV.
Tim Tebow's career record is 5-3. He is the worst 1st round pick EVER! He is an embarrassment to the NFL! Did I say that with enough conviction to get a job with ESPN?
I heard the same ole same ole' things also McG.
is known as politically correct.
Gaff and Lloyd both worked with TT in the off season. It would be nice if we still had one of them.
Count me among those that could care less if Orton signs with the Bears or Chiefs. I’d welcome the chance to play against that statue behind Chicago’s sieve of an O-line (which placed two starers on IR last week).
With Martz running a bunch of exotic routes that take a long time to develop, a non athlete like Orton would be toast back there.
Orton is a better fit in Houston where he can use his suburb play action fakes to attack deep with Andre Johnson. Problem is the Houston doesn’t have a good pass blocking line either. Their O-line is better on running plays.
Tim Tebow's career record is 5-3. He is the worst 1st round pick EVER! He is an embarrassment to the NFL! Did I say that with enough conviction to get a job with ESPN?
No one will admit reality and say it the way it is.
But this is again total mismanagement of the Broncos front office here.
First the blown attempted to trade Kyle, then he was touted as the "best chance to win", then benched, and now waived (cut) …….so he can play against us.
This is sad. Same folks who traded Jabar Gaffney for a nother guy they’d cut. Who needs a solid receiver when you can have, well… nothing?
Gaff and Lloyd both worked with TT in the off season. It would be nice if we still had one of them.
They traded for Bunkley for a measly 2013 6th rounder. Traded down just 10 spots in round 2 to add back 4th and 5th round pick (McJedi just gave away like a dope).
EFX has good days and bad days.
Tim Tebow's career record is 5-3. He is the worst 1st round pick EVER! He is an embarrassment to the NFL! Did I say that with enough conviction to get a job with ESPN?
same with everyone
Bill Belicheck, one of the greatest coaches personnel wise ever, traded for Haynesworthless and Ochcocinco this offseason. Even the best aren’t perfect, they’re the best because they make enough good-to-great decisions to cover up their bad ones, as I think (or at least hope) EFX will with the whole Orton debacle.
Still doubt Tebow?
Oco is playing decently to well and has kept his mouth shut,
and Haynesworth he got for pennies.
Gaff and Lloyd both worked with TT in the off season. It would be nice if we still had one of them.
Von Miller is the Defensive Player of the Week
I love that the acronym for that would be Von Miller D-POW
"Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate"
/it is a new beginning, right?
by The Lodo Magic Man on Nov 23, 2011 8:32 AM MST via mobile reply actions
*in the AFC
"Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate"
/it is a new beginning, right?
by The Lodo Magic Man on Nov 23, 2011 8:34 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
Nice!
he definitly earned it. The thing is, most pass rushers who win this usually have no other impact in the game, but Von was making plays even when he wasn’t planting Sanchez
Still doubt Tebow?
Yep
http://blog.denverbroncos.com/denverbroncos/miller-named-defensive-player-of-the-week/
BEAST MODE.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
So Long Kyle Orton
You sucked as a Denver Bronco, but you seemed like an alright guy. Enjoy being Caleb Hanie’s backup in Chicago.
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Nate Enderle thinks he was screwed!
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 23, 2011 9:06 AM MST up reply actions
whoever picks up Orton will pay him $2.5 mil
way too much to be a backup for 6 games
Still doubt Tebow?
in a languishing economy, no less
the NFL is flush in cash, don’t get me wrong, but there are better ways for that money to be spent
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 23, 2011 9:12 AM MST up reply actions
Will Denver be responsible for the full amount even if KO makes it through waivers completely and signs a minimum deal somewhere else!
"Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate"
/it is a new beginning, right?
by The Lodo Magic Man on Nov 23, 2011 9:15 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
*else?
"Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate"
/it is a new beginning, right?
by The Lodo Magic Man on Nov 23, 2011 9:16 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
Yes
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Andrew Brandt said we are responsible for all of it, except the $2.5 million in question
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 23, 2011 9:17 AM MST up reply actions
I'm just happy that he is gone!
For better or for worse, it’s a chapter that is now completely over and done with. I want to see this team move on. Which it appears is what they are doing.
We conquered this territory with our bodies and souls, then we watered it with our tears.
Go Denver!
I really like KO.
Eventhough I wanted Tebow to start this season I still supported KO while he played. I will root for KO sometimes if he goes to the NFC. This notion that that he got screwed in Denver is complete BS. Orton got chance after chance after chance in Denver and was a fan favorite when we were 6-0 years ago. Then he tanked the next 20some games, so tell me how he got screwed. If you consider a QB getting benched when doesn’t win getting screwed, then maybe Painter should get screwed. Under these guidelines JaMarcus Russell got screwed too! This is just plain stupid. Anyway, good luck KO, thanks for all the effort.
Timmy Tebow to the rescue!
Great news about the HOFers!!!
He attacked everything in life with a mix of extraordinary genius and naive incompetence, and it was often difficult to tell which was which.
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by Whidbey Bronco on Nov 23, 2011 12:02 PM MST reply actions
Steve Atwater is probably the most deserving on the list...
If only TD have a few more years…or even just ONE more year.

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