Comments on: Dolphins interested in acquiring Kyle Orton

By: mdnittlion

mdnittlion — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:09:51 +0000

Then who starts in Denver Brady Quinn you have to be kidding me? There is no way in hell the Broncos let Tebow start this year, he’s like the Sara Palin of Pro football he’s only around to sell jerseys & make everyone wonder when they’ll finally lines up behind center(not from the shotgun) and actually lead the team. Denver makes why too much money off anticipation rather than actual performance (in Basketball see also Jimmer).

By: denverdude7

denverdude7 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:54:17 +0000

Orton is a class act and I hate to see him go. However, it is Tim Tebow’s time now for better or worse.

Now that Cincinnatti has called Carson Palmer’s bluff it might be possible they could be interested in Orton too.

I hope so…nothing like a little competition to drive up the price.

By: mogogo1

mogogo1 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:54:59 +0000

Personally, I think somebody will get a pretty decent QB when they sign Orton. Not a superstar, but an above average guy who can put up good numbers. Living in Denver, I feel I’m in the minority on that assessment, as so many other fans are infected with Tebow fever and hate Orton for being in his way last season.

By: finsuppatsdown

finsuppatsdown — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:50:44 +0000

This is a no brainer. Sign Orton. Then the fins can let Henne play and take them to the red zone (which he was very good at doing last year) Once in the red zone, put Orton in to get the TD. There, offense fixed!

By: gatorfan1

gatorfan1 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:02:22 +0000

The definition of Irony:

One quarterback (Henne) getting replaced by the quarterback (Orton), who couldn’t beat out the quarterback (Tebow), that Henne said had no business playing in the NFL.

Karma is a bitch!!! Too funny.

If it had come from Manning, Brady or Brees that would have been 1 thing…BUT Henne. Hilarious.

By: 15gb2

15gb2 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:40:46 +0000

Tushay wilie beamon.. bmarsh would have the same stats as Lloyd did if he can stay on the field and not in jail.. marsh had a pro bowl season 2 years ago with orton, I don’t think he’d complain if he came to town..

By: 15gb2

15gb2 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:35:05 +0000

As did I watch every1 of ortons games last year.. the dude has an arm, and an accurate one at that.. 25 yards is a quarter of the field.. id say that’s a deep ball, the reason they stacked the box is cause the oline was non existent, to young and injured.. give the guy an oline, and a def and you’ll have a 10-6 season.. maybe even better.. the reason foxy wants him gone is he doesn’t fit his schem.. the broncos will bring in williams and have a 3 headed rushing attack with immense versatility with tebow and knowshon..

By: Wilie Beamon

Wilie Beamon — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:20:00 +0000

Maxflio – you are so wrong and to say that you watched every game last year …what ?

At least fact check before making these claims

Big play passes (passes > 25 yards )

1 Philip Rivers SD 43
2 Aaron Rodgers GB 40
3t Eli Manning NYG 35
3t Kyle Orton Den 35

Orton didnt play the last 3 games either and still finished tied for 3rd

He had 8 completions and 4 tds over 30+ yards

Eli had 9 completions and 6 tds over 30+ yards

Rivers who had 8 completions 5 tds over 30 yards

Rodgers 8 completions and 4 tds over 30 yards

If you are gonna make these types of claims at least fact check them first

By: maxfli10

maxfli10 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:57:07 +0000

I watched every single game Orton played last year and if you consider a 25 yard bomb a deep ball then I digress. Defenses purposely scheme against his lack of ARM strength. It’s no wonder Denver had no, zero, zip of a running game. Opposing safetys had nothing to worry about coverage wise and could stack the box to stop the running game. I suspect this will plague Orton no matter where he plays.

By: johnniemayes

johnniemayes — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:23:06 +0000

I’ve read several comments here saying Orton can’t throw the deep ball. Did any of you even watch him last year?? That statement couldn’t be farther from the truth. Brandon Lloyd was #1 in the NFL for yards per catch & had Kyle Orton chucking the ball downfield to him. He can throw a good deep ball. Orton is the best QB you can aquire from trade or free agency right now.

By: cshearing

cshearing — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:20:06 +0000

I would welcome this for sure. Orton has never gotten the respect he deserved. He is not elite, but few are. History has proven you can win a Superbowl without an elite QB.

By: chemfootball

chemfootball — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:16:49 +0000

I follow the Dolphins quite closely and, while I wish it was not the case, I have no confidence in Chad Henne. Kyle Orton is, in my opinion, just one of various available quaterbacks that would be an upgrade for the Dolphins over Henne.

By: biggerballz

biggerballz — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:12:29 +0000

is there a washed up qb from another team or a backup with potential that they haven’t been interested in the last 7 years? Hey how about you use one of those top 10 picks you get every year to draft a qb instead of lineman to protect the trash you put under center.

By: tformation

tformation — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:11:58 +0000

15gb2, Kolb is younger. NFL teams have a hard-on for youth and potential in QBs. So much so that it blinds them to the numbers.

Orton would definitely be an upgrade over Henne. Orton may not sling the deep ball that well, and, no he’s not an “elite QB,” but he won’t cave under big game pressure, and his ego is in check. Good move by the fish.

By: 15gb2

15gb2 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:11:05 +0000

Maxfli says: Jul 26, 2011 9:14 AM B-Marsh won’t want Orton in Miami because he can’t throw the deep ball. Been there done that. He will end up getting pissed & againg become a disgruntled brat that he is.. Not a good fit!

Check ortons stats last year.. he was in the top 3 of Qbs with passes of 20 yrds or more.. hmm id say he can throw the deep ball, made brandon lloyd look like randy effin moss

By: touchdownroddywhite

touchdownroddywhite — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:52:52 +0000

That’d be a good fit for both I think. Hope Orton lands somewhere where he finally gets respect.

By: joemontanawasthegreatest

joemontanawasthegreatest — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:52:30 +0000

10-6 with Orton. They had a top 8 Defense last year, the offense however was horrible.

By: lansfer1

lansfer1 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:49:31 +0000

I hope he does go to the Dolphins gets the chance to perfrom and plays well..

Orton better QB than Kolb

By: MichaelEdits

MichaelEdits — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:39:24 +0000

Orton would be a tremendous upgrade, and I’m sure the Dolphins have a second round pick they’re itching to get rid of.

By: Sayre Bedinger

Sayre Bedinger — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:38:31 +0000

You Dolphins fans are so misinformed. Not only is Orton the best QB on the market, he’s far better than any QB you have had since Marino.

By: oldhamletman

oldhamletman — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:35:08 +0000

it’s amazing that Young is still relevant in any way after years of immature malcontent ness ….. how can you put an entire team on the risk of a hissy fit?

By: dolfan34

dolfan34 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:34:11 +0000

The $9 million contract can be re-negotiated. If the ‘Phins were to get him for a 3rd or a 4th I would do it in a heartbeat.

By: ampats

ampats — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:29:49 +0000

Why bother? This roster has Andrew Luck sweepstakes written all over it.

By: 15gb2

15gb2 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:27:32 +0000

Orton > Kolb, I don’t get why the eagles can ask for a 2nd rounder, and the broncos are only asking for a 3rd.. orton is proven.

By: rockymtnphinfan

rockymtnphinfan — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:25:43 +0000

Anyone who thinks Henne = Orton is crazy. Take a look at their numbers they aren’t even close. Orton knows how to “handle” Marshall and would be a great addition to The Phins!

By: AlanSaysYo

AlanSaysYo — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:24:11 +0000

Orton and Marshall together again? Does it even register outside of Josh McDaniels’ offense?

By: mnovis

mnovis — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:24:00 +0000

I bet the Skins go after Orton, and the Skins don’t lose on free agents they go after….they just lose games.

By: southbeachtalent

southbeachtalent — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:19:06 +0000

Orton? Really.. I’d rather have Henne for another year, lets make sure this guy is not the guy. He’s only really had one full season.

Regardless where will Orton take us?

By: tomcous

tomcous — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:17:33 +0000

When you’re talking about a targeted starter at the QB position, a mid-round pick for a better fit (Orton) vs. no compensation for what you may feel is very risky (Young).

The barrier is the $9 mill …

Orton is an upgrade over Henne (IMO)

By: billsfan30192

billsfan30192 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:17:28 +0000

The bills have fitz they will be 2nd place if they can pick up a todd heap or zach miller. They had a good draft and need to sighn there free agents. The dolphins suck!