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Broncos backing off Orton trade
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08:04 AM ET 03.07 | As long as Tim Tebow is around, the quarterback depth chart will be of interest in Denver. It sounds more and more like the Broncos are backing off a trade of QB Kyle Orton. We hear the team prefers to have a veteran quarterback on the roster, especially if a lockout causes a long layoff. The original rumor was that the organization was looking for a second-round pick for the signal-caller, something that could not happen with an expired collective bargaining agreement.
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The new CBA or the complete lack of one is going to make for some interesting tactical decisions.
ORF
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The Broncos need ALL the security blanket they can keep.
Naptown_Colts
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Right now a second round pick is prime stuff: get a good player without the guaranteed big money that a first rounder gets. I'd hesitate to dump those high picks until I see what a new CBA brings on the rookie payscale issue.
Devi8ed
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I've got faith in T2 to get it done whenever given an opportunity under center. He's a winner and believer. Good luck Tim.
darrell4868
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Is Tebow really that bad? I mean the guy has the physical tools, the leadership skills, and the will to learn. What is the problem here?
VLO1977
Wilmington , DE
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The question with Tebow is whether he can develop properly if he's thrown to the wolves in a starting role too soon with a weak team around him. A lot of potentially good QBs were ruined that way - David Carr, Joey Harrington ...
SouthernBlueFan
Auburn , AL
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c'mon mods ... get to work ...
jctoo, cult elitist
Coolsville, TX
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I understand that but it just seems like the organization is down on him. Look, the Broncos stink. This guy is the guy to build around.
VLO1977
Wilmington , DE
Total Comments (593)
Must have realized what keep he was.
HellAwaits!
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the truly great ones develope whether thrown to the wolves or not ...
jctoo, cult elitist
Coolsville, TX
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STRIKE STRIKE STRIKE
MoneyBalls
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Tim Couch, Ryan Leaf.....
Tebow Time!
Clifton Heights , PA
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This is true.
Tebow Time!
Clifton Heights , PA
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there have been a number of qbs that have had to endure rotten teams before getting a good group around them ... some quicker than others ...
jctoo, cult elitist
Coolsville, TX
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thanks for nothing ...
jctoo, cult elitist
Coolsville, TX
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Just as a recent example...For every Sam Bradford there are many Ryan Leafs, David Carr's and Jeff George's. The QB landscape is like a highway in west Texas...lots of carcasses on the side of the road.
TxHeat
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Ryan Leaf ruined himself by being a headcase.
Naptown_Colts
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Makes sense. Short on draft picks with some of McDaniels wacky trades and they need a ton of help on defense. By the time they (hopefully) get good Orton's contract will be up. They better hope the CBA gets done way before the draft though. I like Kyle and he'll help somebody.
DENVERROB
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This situation sounds just like Brett Favre trying to buy a television. OOP"S I said the "F" word!
COUNT DOOKU
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A 2nd rounder? They weren't gonna get that for him anyways, he's a solid QB, but nowhere near a franchise guy... and with athletes these days there is almost no drop off from the middle of the first round to the end of the second.
I Must Break You
Harrisonburg , VA
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