Kyle Orton Extension

In case you thought that Garrard was overpaid, Orton is gonna get paid 9 million in 2011. And he just had a year equivalent to Garrard's down year. By comparison Garrard will be making 7.975 in 2011. Not saying Garrard is underpaid/overpaid, just giving perspective on how much his market value is. And the Broncos are already paying 2 first round QB's behind Orton.

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they also

have a wait list for season ticket holders and never have to worry about blackouts

by hokiewolf on Aug 20, 2010 6:20 AM EDT reply actions

Equal?

I don’t know what math you’re using EWD, but

60.9%, 3,600, 15/10

is not equal to

62.1%, 3,800, 21/12

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by Alfie Crow on Aug 20, 2010 10:58 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs

What does this say

…about how ready Tim Tebow is? I’ve never seen a team draft a QB in the first round, and then give another guy an extension.

by acedarney on Aug 20, 2010 11:12 AM EDT reply actions

I think you

just said it all with your statement above.

by Slawsc on Aug 20, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

He got a fat raise for this year and some guaranteed money to carry him through next year just in case of ta potential CBA negotiation breakdown. Either way… Timmy isn’t starting any time soon.

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by BIBBEE on Aug 20, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Really all this deal does is give him a raise this year. It turns his previous 1-year $2.62M deal into a 2-year $11.4M deal with $8.1M guaranteed, so he’s still making much less than Garrard. It tacks on guaranteed money more so than just simply paying him $8.8M in 2011.

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by Alfie Crow on Aug 20, 2010 3:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

in fairness to QB comparisons. this is uneven

Orton has possibly the best pass blocking LT in the NFL.

Garrard had a rookie. I don’t care if it was Orlando Pace as a rookie. its a rookie

Garrards line was below average as a whole. Orton’s was above average.

Garrard was sacked 42 and Orton, well i have no idea because apparent PFF is a pay-site now.

Brandon Marshall and co. was much better last year than MSW and co.

It’s not even to just compare the #’s

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by Surteal on Aug 20, 2010 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Outside of Clady, Denver’s line isn’t any better. It’s probably a bit worse.

Denver also was piss poor running the ball, and Jags have MJD.

Outside of Marshall, they had Jabari Gaffney and Eddie Royal who came back to earth.

It’s not that uneven.

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by Alfie Crow on Aug 20, 2010 8:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

You forgot

The reciever excuse. Don’t forget the wr corps from 2008 was garbage. If only David had an ol and a great set of wr’s and he would go down as one of the games all time greats.

by Slawsc on Aug 20, 2010 9:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

From a concerned Fantasy Football Owner

Is Garrard going to start?

by NorthCaliBayBoy on Aug 23, 2010 10:55 PM EDT reply actions

Yes, barring any unforeseen injury

Sean

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by cuffs007 on Aug 24, 2010 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions

thanks

i was getting a little worried. i thought i read somewhere he was going to be second string, but his stats were legit last year so i see no reason to put him back a step.

by NorthCaliBayBoy on Aug 24, 2010 2:34 PM EDT reply actions

Most

logical fans realize he should take a step forward this year. The only reason people thought he might be going to the bench is because our backup put on a show that would make all QB’s look bad if he could keep it up.

by Ewdtrey on Aug 24, 2010 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions