NoSaint Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 2 hours ago, KingBoots8 said: That dude left the locker room without even a goodbye presser. He’s as revered as he deserves wasn’t it without even a goodbye to teammates and coaches? I recall stories of him disappearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 minute ago, FireChans said: 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. Great defense but just not nearly enough offense to have any realistic chance of making a run of any sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: Great defense but just not nearly enough offense to have any realistic chance of making a run of any sort. If only CJ had gotten to 2000 yards….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 7 minutes ago, FireChans said: 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. Difference between doing it on a game ending play, and Josh doing jumping guys trying to get to the check out line in the grocery story 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Ballin Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Didn't he left his wallet in the locker room never to come back for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, NoSaint said: Difference between doing it on a game ending play, and Josh doing jumping guys trying to get to the check out line in the grocery story It was at 12 min left in the second quarter of a one score game? Hardly a game ending play. 11 minutes ago, NoSaint said: wasn’t it without even a goodbye to teammates and coaches? I recall stories of him disappearing Yes, he said he had to go to a meeting and just never came back. Announced his retirement remotely. Teammates found out through media. Marrone era things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 33 minutes ago, FireChans said: 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. Please don’t compare what Josh does and what Orton does. 😝 Maybe because he was crap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 23 minutes ago, FireChans said: It was at 12 min left in the second quarter of a one score game? Hardly a game ending play. Yes, he said he had to go to a meeting and just never came back. Announced his retirement remotely. Teammates found out through media. Marrone era things I’ll admit I recalled it being second half. I’ll gladly retract that bit of comment. that’s right though - the “hey guys- brb” never to be seen again was top notch weird. I love oddball stories like that. People are so strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 8 minutes ago, AlfaBill said: Please don’t compare what Josh does and what Orton does. 😝 Maybe because he was crap? Come on, it’s kinda funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 minute ago, FireChans said: Come on, it’s kinda funny! It’s gross. Really gross. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBilz2500 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 hour ago, FireChans said: 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. We actually didn’t control our own destiny had we beaten Oakland. We actually would’ve missed the playoffs had we finished 10-6 by losing a tiebreaker to Baltimore. So in the end the game meant nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Come on PTR. How can you give it up for 3rd and puss? Playoffs on the line and dude is sliding short of the first down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 3 hours ago, Bills!Win! said: 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. We all plopped down and watched many, many worse drought QBs than Orton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Quit at the end of his 1st season. NOBODY gets ‘a little love’ for that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Wayne Arnold said: The Doug Marrone Era was such a strange time. It’s what you get when you conduct a “no stone unturned” search for a Head Coach that lasted 5-days in Arizona with coaches who just got fired and one token interview. Ken Wisenhunt Russ Grimm Lovie Smith Chip Kelly Doug Marrone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelius Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Hey man, at least Alex Van Pelt had that fire in his eyes when he painfully heaved 3 interceptions from his back. I honestly forgot about Kyle Orton, and probably will again in a few days. Credit to everyone that remained a fan through those dismal times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 3 hours ago, BringBackFergy said: #wall Stick his name and OJ's on a bathroom stall in the new stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakout Squad Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 4 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. It was 3rd down early in the 2nd quarter. He would’ve gotten lit up going for it. Was never a big deal to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffblue Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) 4 hours 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 One of the greatest rants ever, even from Francesa. Mostly about the incompetent Idzik/Rex Jets, but the last few minutes are pure gold. Orton completed 10 passes for 9,000 yards!!! Edited October 6, 2023 by buffblue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelius Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 32 minutes ago, buffblue said: One of the greatest rants ever, even from Francesa. Mostly about the incompetent Idzik/Rex Jets, but the last few minutes are pure gold. Orton completed 10 passes for 9,000 yards!!! You know how long it takes a Jet receiver to get 157 yards? THFREE YEARS!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 5 hours ago, ganesh said: The guy took the money and ditched us Sounds like Orton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 "The slide".... he was never getting the first down guys. It was the smart play. I think he only played 12 games didn't he? EJ started the first 4. We were 7-5 with Orton. 12 games isn't enough to be revered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninChicago Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 6 hours ago, rafter said: next legend of the game. definitely will be sitting behind the overhang While it is still in existence it should be called the Billy Joe Hobart Club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 11 hours ago, Buffalo Ballin said: Didn't he left his wallet in the locker room never to come back for it? Nah - that was @House. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 11 hours ago, NoSaint said: wasn’t it without even a goodbye to teammates and coaches? I recall stories of him disappearing He told some guys he was going to get his wallet and never came back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 13 hours ago, KingBoots8 said: That dude left the locker room without even a goodbye presser. He’s as revered as he deserves Pure mercenary QB for a paycheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Someone started a big thread about adding him to the wall of fame a couple of years ago. That was pretty comical. Look, Orton was good for a few games, and then he sucked. My theory was that Marrone's extremely conservative and overbearing coaching got to him. He went from throwing the ball down field and taking risks to playing scared, which is something that Marrone QB's always had in common. I believe he really laid into guys if they turned it over or made a mistake. Orton was an above average QB for his career. Nothing more, nothing less. But in Bufalo he was at the tail end of his career and clearly wasn't motivated to try super hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 The slide plays a part than his decision to retire again kinda rubbed several the wrong way. I mean he was somewhat successful and felt like we had a chance to develop something and he elected not to come back which lead to Marrone to not come back etc. Ultimately it lead to us getting McDermott and Josh Allen etc. so the wound is not as deep as it was but still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 11 hours ago, FireChans said: 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. We needed the first down. There was no living for another play. That was it, and he surrendered. Allen has more than proved his toughness. We want Allen to slide when he actually can, when there is another play. I find it amusing that you don’t see the difference. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Aurelius Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Oh well ... who cares it's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 14 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 was the dagger that did it for me. wrote him off as just collecting a check and no guts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 6 hours ago, GunnerBill said: "The slide".... he was never getting the first down guys. It was the smart play. I think he only played 12 games didn't he? EJ started the first 4. We were 7-5 with Orton. 12 games isn't enough to be revered. Getting the first down or not getting it really has no bearing. It was a business decision on his part. Had he tried and failed the effort would have been remembered and appreciated. On Diggs long TD just last week he didn't stop. Didn't just go down. Fought through 2 guys. Point is you never know what may happen on a play. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 14 hours ago, Buddo said: He was crap. Marrone, also chucked EJ under a bus against the Texans, to get him in. yes. because EJ sucked . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said: Getting the first down or not getting it really has no bearing. It was a business decision on his part. Had he tried and failed the effort would have been remembered and appreciated. On Diggs long TD just last week he didn't stop. Didn't just go down. Fought through 2 guys. Point is you never know what may happen on a play. I don't want my QB needlessly taking hits trying to get a first down he is never getting in the 2nd Qrtrt of a must win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 25 minutes ago, prissythecat said: yes. because EJ sucked . You should see what his mom did to Ted Nolan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospector Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Orton was one of the best I have ever seen who would literally sack himself... It got impressive after awhile, he would just be like, "meh, I have been standing in the pocket too long, time to sit down." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) On 10/6/2023 at 9:05 AM, WhoTom said: Nah - that was @House. HOUSE only did that hoping that players would tuck some 'dolla bills' into it. 😁 On 10/6/2023 at 3:34 AM, BillsfaninChicago said: While it is still in existence it should be called the Billy Joe Hobart Club. Hobert: "Usher, may I have a program?" Usher: "Why?! You ain't going to look at it!" Edited October 7, 2023 by Ridgewaycynic2013 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 7 hours ago, GunnerBill said: 12 games isn't enough to be revered. But certainly enough to be reviled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Bob in STL said: We needed the first down. There was no living for another play. That was it, and he surrendered. Allen has more than proved his toughness. We want Allen to slide when he actually can, when there is another play. I find it amusing that you don’t see the difference. What do you mean, that was it? It was the second quarter. We scored a field goal. 1 hour ago, BuffaloBillyG said: Getting the first down or not getting it really has no bearing. It was a business decision on his part. Had he tried and failed the effort would have been remembered and appreciated. On Diggs long TD just last week he didn't stop. Didn't just go down. Fought through 2 guys. Point is you never know what may happen on a play. You never know what may happen on a play also includes bad things. Orton gets his head taken off and fumbled and he’d be crushed. You know it to be true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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