Denver Bronco Kyle Orton Named Starter: How Long Before Tebow Returns?

February 25, 2011   ·   Steven Elonich   ·   Jump to comments

Recently, John Fox named Kyle Orton the opening week starter for the Denver Broncos, contrary to what many Denver fans expected. Tim Tebow was the popular choice after what was an impressive three week span to finish the 2010 season. Many fans were also looking to trade Orton while his stock was high, either for draft picks or to fill some holes. Now, with a possible quarterback controversy, how will the Orange Crush react?
Tebow played admirably during his short tenure to round out the season, compiling a 50% completion rate, a 7.98 yards per attendance, and a five to three touchdown to interception ratio. On the other hand, the veteran Orton mustered up over 3600 yards in 13 games as the Broncos starter, along with 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
The 28-year-old Orton out of Purdue has been in the league for six years and regressing is not high up on his list. Orton publicly said that he did not want to come back to Denver as a backup to Tebow, understandably so. No v...

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