Kyle Orton

Kyle Raymond Orton

Position: QB
Height: 6-4    Weight: 226 lbs.
Throws: Right

Born: November 14, 1982 in Altoona, IA
College: Purdue   (school history)    (Orton college stats)
Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 4th round (106th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 34 (2879th overall since 1950)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

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• 12/20 FootballPerspective.com: Checkdowns: Quarterback Yards Above Bench (QBYAB): After posting about SRS-style quarterback ratings on Monday, I was thinking about other things we can do with game-by-game data...
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• 10/4 FootballPerspective.com: Quarter-by-Quarter Team Win Probability Added: A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a method of calculating a team’s win probability at the end of any given quarter, given...

• 9/24 FootballPerspective.com: Interceptions per Incompletion (or POPIP): I leave the baseball analysis to my brothers at baseball-reference.com, but I know enough to be dangerous. There’s a stat...
• 9/21 Money in the Banana Stand: Matt Cassel versus Zombies versus Unicorns: Although the Chiefs makeover as the Patriots of the Midwest hasn’t always been smooth, Kansas City has steadily stockpiled...

• 8/29 FootballPerspective.com: The Greatest QB of All-Time IV, Part I (Methodology): In 2006, I took a stab at ranking every quarterback in NFL history. Two years later, I acquired more data and made enough improvements...

• 7/19 Musket Fire: Which Patriots Receiver Will Have the Most Yards At the End of the Year?: Which receiver will have the most yards at the end of the year? Tom Brady has a ton of targets to spread the ball around to. Who...

• 6/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Could consider keeping two QBs: The Dallas Cowboys could consider keeping only QBs Tony Romo and Kyle Orton on the final roster and use the spot that would have...[+] went to a third quarterback at another position.
• 6/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Kyle Orton dealt with minor injury: Dallas Cowboys QB Kyle Orton (hamstring) dealt with a minor hamstring injury during minicamp last week but should be fine for...[+] training camp.

• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Kyle Orton contract updateUpdating a previous report, the Dallas Cowboys have signed QB Kyle Orton to a three-year deal worth $10.5 million....[+] Updating a previous report, the Dallas Cowboys have signed QB Kyle Orton to a three-year deal worth $10.5 million.
• 3/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Could pursue Kyle Orton to be No. 2 QB: The Chicago Bears may show interest in Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton to be their backup quarterback if...[+] he is not able to find a starting quarterback job.

• 2/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Interested in Kyle Orton: Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli said Friday, Feb. 24, that the team might be interested in bringing back impending...[+] free-agent QB Kyle Orton. 'We've talked to Kyle's people. It sounds like Kyle would like to be with us,' Pioli said. 'We've told Kyle we'd like to continue to work with him. Now it's just a matter of seeing if things arrive at the right place. It's not always whether we want a player or the player wants to be here. Things have to work out (contractually).'
• 2/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Could show interest in three QBs this offseason: The Chicago Bears could show interest in Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton, Oakland Raiders impending free-agent...[+] QB Jason Campbell and free-agent QB David Garrard (Jaguars) this offseason.
• 2/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Expected to show interest in three QBs: The Washington Redskins are expected to show interest in Green Bay Packers impending free-agent QB Matt Flynn, Kansas City Chiefs...[+] impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton and Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning if he is released this offseason.
• 2/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Matt Cassel not assured of starting QB job : Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Scott Pioli emphasized Thursday, Feb. 2, the need to bring in...[+] competition for QB Matt Cassel at starting quarterback. 'What happens in free agency remains to be seen,' Crennel said. 'I know competition makes everybody better, and we’ll just have to see what kind of competition we’re going to have at the quarterback position.' Pioli added the team could re-sign impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton.

• 1/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Could have interest in Kyle OrtonThe Washington Redskins could show interest in Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton this offseason....[+] The Washington Redskins could show interest in Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent QB Kyle Orton this offseason.
• 1/18 qbinskirts.com: Win and They’re In: The final week of the NFL 2011 regular season is upon us and there are still three playoff spots up for grabs. Four skirt wearers...
• 1/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Matt Cassel expects to be fine: Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel (hand) expects to be healthy for the start of next season after breaking his right hand this...[+] year. 'I don't believe so,' said Cassel, who had missed only two games his first two seasons with the Chiefs. 'It's healed up quite nicely so far. I've got all the range of motion back and all of those things.' The team hasn't given an indication that they will re-sign QB Kyle Orton to compete with Cassel in training camp.
• 1/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Kyle Orton passes for 180 yards: Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton completed 15 of 29 passes for 180 yards in Week 17 against the Denver Broncos, his former team....[+] He was able to lead his team to a 7-3 win, but it wasn't enough to knock the Broncos from the playoffs.

• 12/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Kyle Orton has chance to prove Denver wrong: Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton has started with preparations for the Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos, and a win by his...[+] new team can help eliminate his old team from the playoffs. 'The only guys I'm trying to prove something to are my teammates,' Orton said Wednesday, Dec. 28. 'I really don't worry about anyone else.'
• 12/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Kyle Orton has solid outing: Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton went 21-for-36 for 300 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Oakland Raiders...[+] in Week 16.
• 12/23 BearsHistory.com Blog: Chicago Bears Weekend 6 Pack Packers II: I can’t not post before a Packer game, but this one will be more like a three-pack. Taking my first day off work since mid-September,...
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Kyle Orton trying to win job for future: Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton led the team to a win in Week 15 over the previously unbeaten Green Bay Packers, making the organization's...[+] decision on what to do at the position that much more difficult. 'If we win these next two games with him, and he continues to play the way he did today, then you might have to say that (Orton is the future),' interim head coach Romeo Crennel said Sunday, Dec. 18. Orton is a free agent after this season and QB Matt Cassel would be heading into the fourth season of a $63 million contract. The team could also sign someone from outside the organization, or draft a high-profile QB, but Orton is trying to make the decision a little more difficult.
• 12/19 BearsHistory.com Blog: Disappointment Fork Towel Toast Done: This is not an article, just a series of disjointed comments on the finAl Day of the the Chicago Bears season for all intents...
• 12/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Kyle Orton effective Week 15Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton went 23-for-31 for 299 yards in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15....[+] Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton went 23-for-31 for 299 yards in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15.
• 12/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Kyle Orton expected to start: Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel said QB Kyle Orton (finger) is expected to start against the Green Bay Packers in...[+] Week 15. Crennel has been impressed with Orton's practice this week. 'I would say he will probably start for us,' Crennel said. 'Kyle was able to do more than I expected yesterday and we gave him more today as a result of it. He seemed to have weathered the storm pretty good. We feel good right now about where he is.' Orton will wear a glove on his passing hand to protect his injured finger.
• 12/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Kyle Orton or Ricky Stanzi to start Week 15: Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) will start in Week 15 if he is healthy enough to play. If he is not able to play, QB...[+] Ricky Stanzi would start the game.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Two players limitedKansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) and C Casey Wiegmann (finger) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 7....[+] Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) and C Casey Wiegmann (finger) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Kyle Orton injury update : Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton (finger) was not wearing any bandaging in the locker room following the team's Week 13 game....[+]
• 12/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Tyler Palko remains starting QB: Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said Wednesday, Nov. 30, that QB Tyler Palko remains the team’s starting quarterback....[+] “Tyler’s the starter. We’re getting (QB Kyle Orton) ready to play,” Haley said. “(Orton) might have to play.”

• 11/30 Blogcritics Sports: RJ's NFL Picks, 2011 Edition: Week 13: I went 14-2 last week straight-up, and 11-5 against the spread. For the season, that puts me at 116-60 straight-up, and 91-79-6...
• 11/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Kyle Orton will get chance to be starter : Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said Monday, Nov. 28, that QB Tyler Palko remains the starting quarterback, but he acknowledged...[+] that QB Kyle Orton will be given every opportunity to win the job before Week 13. 'Tyler's the starter,' Haley said, 'but as we do every week and with every position, if we feel Kyle or Ricky (Stanzi) gives us a chance to win, we'll make that determination.'
• 11/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Tyler Palko struggles again in Week 12: Kansas City Chiefs QB Tyler Palko completed 18 of 28 passes for 167 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in Week 12 against...[+] the Pittsburgh Steelers. Palko also lost a fumble. It is likely Palko started his last game with the team adding QB Kyle Orton, but nothing has been made official just yet.
• 11/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Kyle Orton may be No. 3 QB: Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said QB Kyle Orton may be the No. 3 quarterback for Week 12. The Chiefs have only had...[+] two quarterbacks active for most of the games this season which would indicate Orton may not be active for the game.
• 11/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Kyle Orton arrives: Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton arrived at the team's facility Friday, Nov. 25, and he went through his first team practice in...[+] the evening. 'We've got to get Kyle assimilated into how we're going things and make decisions as we get closer to the game and then obviously next week,' Haley said.
• 11/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Kyle Orton yet to arrive Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton has yet to join the team but is expected to arrive in town Friday, Nov. 25....[+] Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton has yet to join the team but is expected to arrive in town Friday, Nov. 25.
• 11/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Tyler Palko starter for now : Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley is not yet ready to commit to QB Kyle Orton for the team's Week 13 game. QB Tyler Palko...[+] will start in Week 12, and he could remain the starter based on his performance. 'It will depend on Tyler,' Haley said. 'He’s worked hard. He understands the offense. There’s a lot to be encouraged about. I’m excited to see the progression here Sunday night ... (Orton is) a smart guy. I was very clear to him about where he was coming and what he was coming into. Tyler is the starter, but the guy that gives us the best chance to win will always play at any position. Tyler understands that, and every other position understands that.'
• 11/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | Kyle Orton could start in Week 13: Kansas City Chiefs QB Kyle Orton will likely serve as the No. 2 quarterback in Week 12 behind QB Tyler Palko but then be in line...[+] to start the following week.
• 11/24 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football Start/Sit - Week 12: Week 12 The game of Quarterback musical chairs is down to 4 (Rodgers, Brees, Fitzpatrick, Alex Smith). Jay Cutler, Matt Cassel,...
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Not considering claiming Kyle Orton: The Detroit Lions are not considering placing a waiver claim on free-agent QB Kyle Orton (Broncos) in order to keep him away from...[+] the Chicago Bears.
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Could consider adding Kyle Orton: The Washington Redskins may consider placing a waiver claim on free-agent QB Kyle Orton (Broncos). Head coach Mike Shanahan is...[+] believed to think highly of Orton.
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chiefs | May pursue Kyle Orton : The Kansas City Chiefs are considering putting in a waiver claim for free-agent QB Kyle Orton (Broncos), according to a league...[+] source.
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Kyle Orton still owed money : Free-agent QB Kyle Orton (Broncos) is owed a prorated portion of the $8.89 million remaining on his contract for 2011, which works...[+] out to six weeks at about $2.6 million. That could discourage teams from claiming him.
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Kyle Orton’s departure has no impact on Tim Tebow: Denver Broncos executive vice president John Elway said he will continue to evaluate the play QB Tim Tebow throughout the season...[+] and that he is not a lock to start next season despite the release of QB Kyle Orton. 'We will look at the full body of work and then we'll evaluate this offseason, not only with Tim but the whole football team,' Elway said.
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | No interest in Kyle Orton: The Houston Texans aren't interested in free-agent QB Kyle Orton (Broncos). If they sign a veteran QB, he'll be used to run the...[+] scout team.
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Kyle Orton would like to return: Free-agent QB Kyle Orton (Broncos), who was waived by the Denver Broncos Tuesday, Nov. 22, would like a chance to return to the...[+] Chicago Bears after QB Jay Cutler (thumb) broke his thumb in Week 11. Orton and his agent, David Dunn, initiated talks for the Broncos to release him after they found out that Cutler may miss the rest of the season. The Bears and/or the Kansas City Chiefs will put in waiver claims on Orton. The Chiefs have first priority because they have an inferior record. The Bears could turn to free-agent QBs Josh McCown (49ers) or J.T. O'Sullivan (Raiders) if they lose out on Orton. There are indications that Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz isn't very comfortable with QB Caleb Hanie for the rest of the season.
• 11/18 Fact-Based Football: 8 Starts...How Do These QB's Stack Up?: On Thursday Night football 11/17/2011, Tim Tebow and the Broncos continued their run to contend for the AFC West title. This game...

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• 5/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Believed to have some interest in Kyle OrtonThe Arizona Cardinals are believed to have at least some interest in Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton....[+] The Arizona Cardinals are believed to have at least some interest in Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton.
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Could act fast on Kevin Kolb: The Arizona Cardinals are likely to call the Philadelphia Eagles as soon as they are allowed regarding the availability of QB...[+] Kevin Kolb. The Cardinals can't afford for this to be a long process. They will want a quick resolution, because if they can't get Kolb, they will want to pursue Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent QB Marc Bulger, Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton or Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent QB Matt Hasselbeck before they are off the market.
• 5/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Unsure if Kyle Orton and Tim Tebow will be on roster: Denver Broncos executive vice president of player personnel John Elway said he is not sure if QBs Kyle Orton and Tim Tebow will...[+] both be on the opening day roster because of the new coaching staff have not seen them practice yet.
• 5/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Several players work out: Denver Broncos FS Brian Dawkins and QB Kyle Orton were among roughly 15 players who participated in a team workout Tuesday, May...[+] 10. Others in attendance were WR Erick Decker, C J.D. Walton, OG Zane Beadles, DT Kevin Vickerson, LB Joe Mays and DE Robert Ayers. They are scheduled to work out again Thursday, May 12.
• 5/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Likely to trade Kyle OrtonThe Denver Broncos likely will look to trade QB Kyle Orton once the lockout is over and roster transactions are allowed....[+] The Denver Broncos likely will look to trade QB Kyle Orton once the lockout is over and roster transactions are allowed.
• 5/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Showing interest in Kyle Orton: The Arizona Cardinals have had preliminary contact with the Denver Broncos about the availability of QB Kyle Orton. The discussions...[+] would not be categorized as serious but the Broncos believe the Cardinals have an interest in Orton as a 'Plan B' if they can't work out a deal for Philadelphia Eagles QB Kevin Kolb.
• 5/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Interested in Albert Haynesworth?: There is speculation of a potential trade involving the Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins. The Broncos could send QB Kyle...[+] Orton to the Redskins in exchange for DL Albert Haynesworth. Washington needs a quarterback and Denver needs a defensive tackle. The only question would be whether the Broncos are willing to pay Haynesworth.
• 5/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Tim Tebow to start at quarterback?: Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway said QB Tim Tebow will compete for the team’s starting...[+] quarterback job along with QBs Kyle Orton and Brady Quinn. However, Elway added he believes in Tebow moving forward. 'I think where we are as an organization, we are going with Tim,' Elway said.

• 4/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Could trade for a quarterback: The Arizona Cardinals could have a new quarterback for the 2011 season by Monday, May 2. The team is expected to pursue Baltimore...[+] Ravens impending free-agent QB Marc Bulger. However, the team could also test the trade waters and make offers to the Philadelphia Eagles for QB Kevin Kolb, to the Denver Broncos for QB Kyle Orton or the Cincinnati Bengals for QB Carson Palmer. The Cardinals still could draft a quarterback in the second round of the NFL Draft with the No. 38 overall pick. However, the feeling inside the organization has been that head coach Ken Whisenhunt would prefer to rely on a veteran to run the offense.
• 4/13 NationalFootballAuthority.com: Denver Broncos Have No Love For QB Kyle Orton, Why?: By Daniel WolfMost of the news heard from the Denver Broncos has something to do with quarterback Tim Tebow in the past 12 months.Why...
• 4/5 NationalFootballAuthority.com: St. Louis Rams Reportedly Interested in Vikings WR Sidney Rice: By Bear HeiserPro Football Weekly is reporting their "sources" have told them the Rams are reportedly interested in Vikings wide...

• 3/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Tim Tebow to start in 2011?: Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow could be the team’s starting quarterback in 2011, particularly if a new collective bargining agreement...[+] is reached sooner than later, according to Mike Klis, of The Denver Post. An early agreement would give head coach John Fox and his staff enough time to work with Tebow during the offseason and gain enough confidence in him moving forward. If the Broncos do determine Tebow is their starting quarterback, QB Kyle Orton will likely be traded.

• 2/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Kyle Orton likely not an option for trade: Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton is likely not an option for the Tennessee Titans, either via trade or free agency, reports Jim Wyatt,...[+] of The Tennessean. 'Right now Kyle Orton is our starter,' head coach John Fox said.
• 2/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Kyle Orton will enter camp as starter: Denver Broncos head coach John Fox said QB Kyle Orton will enter training camp as the team's starting quarterback but will compete...[+] with QBs Tim Tebow and Brady Quinn for the job, reports Jason La Canfora, of NFL Network.
• 2/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Tim Tebow doesn't have much support: Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow doesn't have a lot of support from his team, reports Michael Lombardi, of The NFL Network. Being...[+] a draft choice of the team's former head coach Josh McDaniels, most members of the coaching staff that were around last year are looking to distance themselves from Tebow, which isn't uncommon in the world of the NFL even though nobody complained of taking him in the first round a year ago. The Broncos own the No. 2 pick in this year's NFL Draft. Unless they stand behind Tebow or believe QB Kyle Orton can manage the game well enough to let them focus on defense, the quarterback position could be a huge need.
• 2/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Starting QB job Kyle Orton’s to lose?: The odds right now are likely better than 50-50 that Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton will be the team's 2011 starting quarterback,...[+] according to CBSSports.com. Orton's $8.4 million, one-year contract allows QB Tim Tebow time to grow into the role and also enable the Broncos time to discover whether Tebow is the long-term answer.
• 2/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Kyle Orton not sure about future: Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton said he is not sure what his future with the team is at this point, reports Mike Klis, of The Denver...[+] Post. 'Don't know, to be honest with you,' Orton said. 'Everybody can make choices. I'm happy. I've been playing as good as I ever have.'
• 2/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Kyle Orton could start in 2011: Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway said no decision has been made on the team’s starting...[+] quarterback for 2011, according to Jeff Legwold, of The Denver Post. Elway added QB Kyle Orton is definitely part of the equation. When asked if Orton is still the team's starting quarterback, Elway responded, 'If we had to go right now, but we've got to make a decision about where we're going to go. In my mind, we've got to figure out what we're going to do offensively at that position, and that's why I'm not guaranteeing anybody's going to start.'
• 2/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Trading Kyle Orton not a foregone conclusion: Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway said that trading QB Kyle Orton this offseason is not...[+] a foregone concussion, reports Mike Klis, of The Denver Post.
• 2/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Kyle Orton would start in season started now: Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway said QB Kyle Orton would start if the season started...[+] today, reports Mike Klis, of The Denver Post.

• 1/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Brandon Lloyd comments on QB situation: Denver Broncos WR Brandon Lloyd said he believes the team will make a move at quarterback this offseason and that QB Kyle Orton...[+] may not be with the team next season, reports CBSSports.com. Lloyd said he believes Orton should get a long-term contract either from the Broncos or from another team.
• 1/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Could target Kyle Orton?: Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton has emerged as an offseason target for the Arizona Cardinals at the quarterback position, according...[+] to CBSSports.com. The Cardinals may be willing to part with a second-round draft pick if they view Orton as a long-term solution.
• 1/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Interested in Kyle Orton?: The Minnesota Vikings could be interested in acquiring Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton should the team add Josh McDaniels as their...[+] offensive coordinator, according to Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com.
• 1/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Kyle Orton likely to be traded: Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton is likely to be traded in the offseason, according to Mike Klis, of The Denver Post. QB Tim Tebow...[+] will be the team’s starting quarterback in 2011 and Orton is considered too good to be a backup. The Broncos will ask for a second-round pick in return for Orton.
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Kyle Orton expects to be starter if he returns: Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton said he believes if he returns to the team next season, he would expect to be the team's starting...[+] quarterback, according to The Denver Post's Jeff Legwold.

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