When a player doesn't practice all week, he is often ruled out for the game.
But before Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton missed his third straight day of work Friday, coach Josh McDaniels was rather optimistic about his quarterback.
Asked if Orton could still play against the Chargers, McDaniels said, "Absolutely."
Orton, listed as questionable, will be worked out Sunday morning before the team decides on his status. Perhaps McD is just leaving his status up in the air as a competitive advantage or maybe Orton really has a good chance.
"We'll continue working with him and hopefully we'll be ready to go on Sunday," McDaniels said.
Correll Buckhalter will return to practice Friday, making him sound likely to play this week.
The possibility of Chris Simms playing is enough for us to back the Chargers Sunday in our PFT Picks, which has been correct 100% of the time in games that have started since Thursday.
McDaniels optimistic about Orton despite third missed practice
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on November 20, 2009 2:36 PM ET
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Dude misses three straight practices, but coach says he might play? Please - this is just a lame attempt at misdirection, and no one is fooled. Simms is their guy on Sunday - take it to the bank.
didnt a reporter ask him if Jay Cutler was his quarterback and he replied "absolutely"?
Well played Moe Lester
McHoodie is not an accomplished actor. The only one fooled by his attemped deception is him and the Donky loyalists. It will be the Simms kid followed by their rookie since this will be a mile from a competitive game. The Donkies will be beaten like a rented mule. Watch for the cheap, but legal "chop" blocks that the Donkies were known for under Sham a han. This has the feel of the Oakland season opener, not chance for a Donkey victory so they settle with sending Bolts to the locker room banged up.
McHoodie is not an accomplished actor. The only one fooled by his attemped deception is him and the Donky loyalists. It will be the Simms kid followed by their rookie since this will be a mile from a competitive game. The Donkies will be beaten like a rented mule. Watch for the cheap, but legal "chop" blocks that the Donkies were known for under Sham a han. This has the feel of the Oakland season opener, not chance for a Donkey victory so they settle with sending Bolts to the locker room banged up.
BoltDaddy, you're a tool.