PromoTheRobot Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Unfortunately he played in a very mediocre era for Bills football but he was okay as a QB. But we never see him at Bills games leading the charge or coming back for alumni events. Why is that? 2 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 He played like 14 games. Also, 4th down slide against Denver with the playoffs on the line. He gets as much love as he deserves. 16 18 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBoots8 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 That dude left the locker room without even a goodbye presser. He’s as revered as he deserves 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Two words: The slide. Â 1 13 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddo Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 He was crap. Marrone, also chucked EJ under a bus against the Texans, to get him in. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 All you need to know: Â Â 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 He wasnt a Bill he was a mercenary.  The 4th down slide showed exactly how much he cared for the organization. One last pay day before going home for good. 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) He came to collect a paycheck as a backup and hoped to not play a down. He didn't sign up to play as much as he did. The second the season was over and he heard they wanted him to come back and start, he legit packed his bags and left without so much as a word to the press. Â He was the best QB we had seen behind center here in years to that point, but that's not saying much. His heart wasn't in it when he was here. As evidenced by the slide and his departure. I give him credit for not pulling a Vontae Davis and saying "f this" midseason. But I wouldn't count him as some sort of beloved Bills legend. Like has been said, he played 14 games for us in a season that didn't really matter. Edited October 5, 2023 by BillsFanForever19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFBillsfan Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 No way I’m giving love for this type of effort!   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasNootz Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) They’re waiting to unveil the statue next to the buffalos at the new stadium.   Edited October 5, 2023 by DasNootz 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo03 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 I don't think he wants anything to do with football. I think he put all that behind him. We had to coax him out of retirement to come back and I believe he only did so for the money. The way he just bolted out of that locker room after the season basically said it all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 He gave us a little hope for the playoffs in 2014. However, he always seemed kinda like a dick to me. He probably wasn't, but he wasn't exactly a franchise qb. Plus Marrone was such an ass that season. Throw it all in the garbage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 18 minutes ago, Buddo said: He was crap. Marrone, also chucked EJ under a bus against the Texans, to get him in.  It is a coincidence but Marrone has also not been invited to lead charge either. 1 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) It's abominable that I complain about our current Buffalo Bills. I can't believe I used to willingly plop myself in front of the TV to watch Kyle Freaking Orton every sunday. Edited October 5, 2023 by Bills!Win! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 11 minutes ago, Limeaid said:  It is a coincidence but Marrone has also not been invited to lead charge either. The guy took the money and ditched us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) This was my avatar during the 'Orton Era' (for real) Â Edited October 7, 2023 by stevewin 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Orton may have been the second best QB of the drought, but wasn’t here long enough to be a fan favorite 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas56 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, TheBrownBear said: He played like 14 games. Also, 4th down slide against Denver with the playoffs on the line. He gets as much love as he deserves.  That play, when he went down rather than take the hit, was the maddest I can remember being at a Bills play. Some guys make mistakes. Other guys just aren't physically capable. This,this was something else.  15 hours ago, WhoTom said: Two words: The slide. Edited October 6, 2023 by Chas56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckyBoys Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 I liked Orton but he checked out near the end of the year We did have a passing offense and he wasnt scared to push the ball downfield We had a ton worse 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafter Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 next legend of the game. definitely will be sitting behind the overhang  8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Dude was a loser. Winners win. He slid because he was a me first player. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said: Unfortunately he played in a very mediocre era for Bills football but he was okay as a QB. But we never see him at Bills games leading the charge or coming back for alumni events. Why is that?  For coming into the situation that he did he did a really good job for what he did & it wouldn't bother me if they brought him back but i think because he was only on the team for 1 season that may not happen .  He will always be a part of Bills history !! Edited October 6, 2023 by T master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Because he is one of the biggest kitty cats in bills history. He was in retirement mood that whole year. I’ll never forget his cowardly slides short of first down.  I believe the great stat was the offense actually averaged more points (or it was basically even) in EJ starts than Orton ones.  if that coward is honored by the bills, I’ll break my no boo rule. Awful suggestion. No offense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 #wall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said: Unfortunately he played in a very mediocre era for Bills football but he was okay as a QB. But we never see him at Bills games leading the charge or coming back for alumni events. Why is that? If he led the charge he’d probably pull up a yard short. #### Kyle Orton. 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Didn’t love the game.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBillsForLife Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 He retired halfway through the season but decided he still wanted the game checks so he kept showing up to work. Â Despite everything he was still the best QB between Bledsoe and Allen which is incredibly sad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 I enjoyed the Lions game a lot. One of the more enjoyable drought era games. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 hour ago, DuckyBoys said: I liked Orton but he checked out near the end of the year We did have a passing offense and he wasnt scared to push the ball downfield We had a ton worse All of this is accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 hour ago, DasNootz said: They’re waiting to unveil the statue next to the buffalos at the new stadium.   He's auditioning for the new Marlboro Man role somewhere 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 2 hours ago, thenorthremembers said: He wasnt a Bill he was a mercenary.  The 4th down slide showed exactly how much he cared for the organization. One last pay day before going home for good. exactly precisely this  but to his credit, he never tried to hide it. He was fully retired until the Bills came lookin.  That's why the slide doesnt bother me. Orton be like "Uh, you did know I'm only here for the money, right? I mean . . . right?"  And he actualy was a pretty decent quarterback. Smart, and threw with anticipation.  And courageous before he retired the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 The Doug Marrone Era was such a strange time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, TheBrownBear said: He played like 14 games. Also, 4th down slide against Denver with the playoffs on the line. He gets as much love as he deserves. I was at that game in Denver. We were so f’ing pissed at that move. Flew halfway across the country to see the kittiest play that ever kittied. F that guy.  edit: The Denver Bills Backers did throw the best Saturday night pre-party I’ve ever been to. I’m still recovering from the hangover. That altitude, hoo boy…. Edited October 6, 2023 by jimmy10 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dma0034 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 It's simple. The Bills are 7-5 going to an away game against the 9-3 Broncos. Manning clearly looks like he lost something and the Bills have a chance. Bills are down 7-0 and it's 3th and 1. Orton dekes a defender and slides two yards short of scrimmage line. There is a good chance he could have made it to first down marker. It's obvious Orton made a business decision. Bills lose by 7 and miss the playoffs by a game. He did play well imo and the Bills didn't miss the playoffs simply because of that (losing to the Raiders was worse) but that play was so memorable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 30 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Because he is one of the biggest kitty cats in bills history. He was in retirement mood that whole year. I’ll never forget his cowardly slides short of first down.  I believe the great stat was the offense actually averaged more points (or it was basically even) in EJ starts than Orton ones.  if that coward is honored by the bills, I’ll break my no boo rule. Awful suggestion. No offense. JJ Watt unfortunately averaged 7 PPG when playing against EJ. 3 minutes ago, dma0034 said: It's simple. The Bills are 7-5 going to an away game against the 9-3 Broncos. Manning clearly looks like he lost something and the Bills have a chance. Bills are down 7-0 and it's 3th and 1. Orton dekes a defender and slides two yards short of scrimmage line. There is a good chance he could have made it to first down marker. It's obvious Orton made a business decision. Bills lose by 7 and miss the playoffs by a game. He did play well imo and the Bills didn't miss the playoffs simply because of that (losing to the Raiders was worse) but that play was so memorable. We could’ve went for it on 4th and 1 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dma0034 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, FireChans said: We could’ve went for it on 4th and 1 lol  He lost 2 yards. It was 4th and 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: The Doug Marrone Era was such a strange time. The most inexplicable game of that era was the Raiders game. I think if we won it, we controlled our own destiny. We had that great defense that shut down a prime GB team.  and we just laid a complete egg. Sucks just thinking about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Limeaid said:  It is a coincidence but Marrone has also not been invited to lead charge either. He has, actually. But he opted out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Just now, dma0034 said:  He lost 2 yards. It was 4th and 3 We still could’ve went for it.  I do find it somewhat amusing that Orton is hated for sliding and living to fight another down, and fast forward near 10 years later and we are all begging Allen to slide and not try run through linebackers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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