Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Kyle Orton

Kyle Orton
The season began with the question of the three quarterbacks the Broncos: Tebow, Quinn and Kyle Orton Brdy. It was the latter who, after the summer training camp, won the post as head of the Colorado offense. But the campaign had been initiated as desired, Orton went to the mark 1-4, giving way to the Heisman Trophy and college with double champion Florida Gators, Tim Tebow, who turned the situation scoring 4-1.


With Tebow of a permanent fixture, the Broncos decided to end her relationship with Kyle Orton. From Denver, have taken the lead in that situation who have already cut out the owner of the Broncos at the start of the campaign.

The season began with the question of the three quarterbacks the Broncos: Tebow, Quinn and Kyle Orton Brdy. It was the latter who, after the summer training camp, won the post as head of the Colorado offense. But the campaign had been initiated as desired, Orton went to the mark 1-4, giving way to the Heisman Trophy and college with double champion Florida Gators, Tim Tebow, who turned the situation scoring 4-1.

"We thought it was best for the Broncos at this time and this gives Kyle the opportunity to get to another team," said John Elway to the media after the decision.

Orton went to the bench after his 67 games in the NFL. In 2011 he completed 58.7% of his passes get 979 yards stop with eight goals and being intercepted seven times.

In the statement released by the Broncos, it commented as follows on the head coach, Fox, and his conversation with Orton "I talked to Kyle and thanked him for all he did for the Broncos. He was a true professional this season. I have great respect for him both as a player and person ... This was the right decision for our team. We feel good with respect to our body and this gives quarterbacks Kyle the opportunity to help other team and show their talents. "

If Orton is named in the list of "waivers", the computer on which the land will have to take care of the rest of his base salary, which is 8.8 million this season. If not called before the tarrde on Wednesday November 23, would become a free agent.

With several teams in need of a quarterback, rumors grow into Kansas and Houston, but at the last minute to force the Bears jump, which came out two years ago in exchange with the owner now, but injured, quarterback for the Chicago Bears, Jay Cutler.

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