Perk71 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 After looking at the pics I think he will do just fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jletha Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 back to the OP's question, anyone heard anything about how he has been doing in practice? i think today is his first full practice as the starter but i'd be curious how his arm has looked and the one thing we are all looking for will be accuracy My source that goes to the practices when the media is allowed in says his arm has always looked better than EJ from what hes seen. This is in reference to velocity of the ball in the air, accuracy of the passes and how easily they are caught by the WR. Before the Chicago game he told me in a text "I feel bad saying it but Orton is definitely better at throwing a football, you can just tell" He also tells me that in practice against no defenders he often sees the receivers having to wait for EJs passes while it pretty much never happens with Orton. I talk to him after every practice he goes to and he has never once said EJ looked better than Orton but again he sees such a small part of the practice so it hard to know for sure. They only let the media in for throwing drills and stuff, no game planning or against defenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I know this much about the guy, he throws to the middle of the field well which EJ just hasn't been able to do. He has over 15,000 NFL passing yards, over 80 TD's and a career qb rating of 80. He can play in nasty weather too. We will be better off with him in there for the short term. Missing all of training camp does not help this situation, that's probably the biggest thing he's up against right now as it will limit the playbook considerably on sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Answer to the op question? Like a starter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 My source that goes to the practices when the media is allowed in says his arm has always looked better than EJ from what hes seen. This is in reference to velocity of the ball in the air, accuracy of the passes and how easily they are caught by the WR. Before the Chicago game he told me in a text "I feel bad saying it but Orton is definitely better at throwing a football, you can just tell" He also tells me that in practice against no defenders he often sees the receivers having to wait for EJs passes while it pretty much never happens with Orton. I talk to him after every practice he goes to and he has never once said EJ looked better than Orton but again he sees such a small part of the practice so it hard to know for sure. They only let the media in for throwing drills and stuff, no game planning or against defenses. good info, thanks excited to see for myself. it's going to be like watching a whole new team on offense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonechiller Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Orton heard a OOOoooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Please tell me these photos are fakes. I doubt they are fakes. This is why you need to keep your personal life indoors and not post yourself on social media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 People do realize those pics are from years ago, right? Dude is married now with a kid, I think he's settled down a bit from those days of youthful indescretion... BTW - his wife does NOT like the neck beard http://playerwags.com/kyle-ortons-wife-bridget-orton/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I know someone that is part of the media that goes to the practices and into the locker room when allowed. He said that from what hes seen in the parts of practices hes allowed to watch (which admittedly isnt much) it is very clear Orton is a better thrower of the football than Manuel. He said the ball is crisply thrown and much more accurate most of the time. That being said he always said that he is pretty disengaged from team camaraderie in the locker room. He doesnt talk to anyone, including the media and mainly keeps to himself as much as possible. From what I gathered I think were in better hands when it comes to talent but my worry is about chemistry. If he is not engaged in being a part of the team maybe he will struggle getting on the same page as the offense than if he had been actively trying to be a part of the team and ultimately win the starting job at some point. We will see on Sunday. I think he is a competitor and now that his number is called he will be ready to play as best as he can. Understandable that he's disengaged from team camaraderie. Look what he has to look forward to following the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I'm pretty sure I go to better parties than Kyle Orton. We should hang out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I just look at these photos and find it amazing me was playing organized football at the time. It's cool and all, but he looks just like some fat drunk bum. Just the type I would like to hang with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Dog Named Kelso Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) I know this much about the guy, he throws to the middle of the field well which EJ just hasn't been able to do. He has over 15,000 NFL passing yards, over 80 TD's and a career qb rating of 80. He can play in nasty weather too. We will be better off with him in there for the short term. Missing all of training camp does not help this situation, that's probably the biggest thing he's up against right now as it will limit the playbook considerably on sunday. And by all accounts he is still better than the QB who was at all the OTAs,training camp, and Preseason games. That is why they made the change. Edited October 1, 2014 by A Dog Named Kelso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Answer to the op question? Like a starter! Sober? Edited October 1, 2014 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfk Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 OK so the guy has a social anxiety disorder that he medicates with alcohol, he likes women (no controversy there, didn't see him smooching Mike Sam), and he looks like a Freshman Pledge at a NY State Public College. I don't give a sh*t. He could be a smack injecting tranny (no offense) I just don't want to watch a replay of Houston...I don't ever want to see EJac try and kill another receiver or dump the ball off to a DE Again! Meant to say E Ject but E Jac is funny too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) First, I've never heard of him showing up to a game or practice hungover or otherwise affected by partying. These players have the right to let loose when appropriate. He's never been in trouble over alcohol, as far as I recall. That said, he's married now with a daughter. Having a little girl can change one's perspective. His wife is a social worker and an active advocate for victims of domestic abuse. That could be a storyline the NFL points out if he has some success this season. Indeed, that storyline will be on every Sunday show if he succeeds. Edited October 1, 2014 by CSBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Orton heard a OOOoooo! more like eshuze me i'm jush passin through I didnt mean to "bump" you in the rear ... and would I. she's pretty apairing I mean appealing .... Edited October 1, 2014 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) First, I've never heard of him showing up to a game or practice hungover or otherwise affected by partying. These players have the right to let loose when appropriate. He's never been in trouble over alcohol, as far as I recall. That said, he's married now with a daughter. Having a little girl can change one's perspective. His wife is a social worker and an active advocate for victims of domestic abuse. That could be a storyline the NFL points out if he has some success this season. Even if he doesn't have success in the NFL, if the talking heads know about that little nugget(his wife's job that is) you know they will be talking about it every week. Edited October 1, 2014 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I know someone that is part of the media that goes to the practices and into the locker room when allowed. He said that from what hes seen in the parts of practices hes allowed to watch (which admittedly isnt much) it is very clear Orton is a better thrower of the football than Manuel. He said the ball is crisply thrown and much more accurate most of the time. That being said he always said that he is pretty disengaged from team camaraderie in the locker room. He doesnt talk to anyone, including the media and mainly keeps to himself as much as possible. From what I gathered I think were in better hands when it comes to talent but my worry is about chemistry. If he is not engaged in being a part of the team maybe he will struggle getting on the same page as the offense than if he had been actively trying to be a part of the team and ultimately win the starting job at some point. We will see on Sunday. I think he is a competitor and now that his number is called he will be ready to play as best as he can. This is all we can hope that we've got an updated jake plumber.... Don't need a leader just a guy to get the ball out to the other players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsox Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Has anyone heard anything about how Orton has looked in practice since he was signed? Rumors, eyewitness accounts, anything? Was the changed strictly based on EJM crapping the bed, or has Orton impressed the coaching staff, or have any players mentioned anything about him prior to this change? Who cares. I expect him to be on IR by the end of the game. The line is weak. EJ back in. Mark my words!!! Edited October 1, 2014 by mattsox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I can't believe some of you didn't know about how legendary Orton's partying was. I love it. Then again, I lived in Denver for years and was a fan of his while he was in Chicago. I think he's a solid quarterback. He throws a very nice ball. Our OLine is certainly not built for his strong suits, however. Only rumor I heard was that Robert Woods said he's been tearing it up in practice. As for the keeping to himself aspect, I assume that's what anyone of us would do if we joined a team where there was a 1st round pick starting at QB, marketed as the face of the franchise. But this is just wild speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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