Mike Lombardi Links Kyle Orton to the Redskins

GTripp0012 · 02-03-2012, 04:24 PM

Michael Lombardi links Redskins with Kyle Orton - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

Kyle Orton's a big enough name to get his own thread, right? If not, please merge.

mooby · 02-03-2012, 04:25 PM

Not sure how I feel about Orton/insert 2nd tier qb here. Luck/RG3/Bradford or bust! Although if the Orton plan happens, I'll warm up to it eventually. It's in my nature as a Skins fan.

GTripp0012 · 02-03-2012, 04:29 PM

It's worth pointing out that if the Redskins really thought Orton could have improved the 2011 team, they could have had him.

It's also worth pointing out the chatter is going to link the Redskins to every quarterback at some point.

mooby · 02-03-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

It's worth pointing out that if the Redskins really thought Orton could have improved the 2011 team, they could have had him.

It's also worth pointing out the chatter is going to link the Redskins to every quarterback at some point.

I would be very comfortable with this as a smoke screen.

Schneed10 · 02-03-2012, 04:34 PM

Worth noting here that Lombardi refers to "Senior Bowl chatter". He didn't quote a source - named or unnamed - he just said Orton to the Redskins was the chatter at the Senior Bowl.

So is that chatter as speculation amongst league execs, or is that chatter coming right out of the Shanahans, or what. The nature of the source is key to lending legitimacy to the rumor. From what Lombardi said here I don't get the sense this is a rumor that has a lot of legs.

NC_Skins · 02-03-2012, 04:37 PM

I'm not surprised since we gave Denver a call when it was made known they were shopping him. If we pick him up, you can forget trading up for RGIII. This means we'll be moving back and picking up a developmental QB.

celts32 · 02-03-2012, 04:41 PM

I for one hope this is the one and only Kyle Orton thread in the history of the Warpath...

MTK · 02-03-2012, 04:45 PM

As long as the plan still involves drafting a QB, I've got no problem with looking at Orton as a short term starter or backup.

I think the time has come to move on from Rex completely.

CultBrennan59 · 02-03-2012, 04:46 PM

I hope that Kyle Orton has no effect on us getting a good QB high in the draft..

GTripp0012 · 02-03-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

Worth noting here that Lombardi refers to "Senior Bowl chatter". He didn't quote a source - named or unnamed - he just said Orton to the Redskins was the chatter at the Senior Bowl.

So is that chatter as speculation amongst league execs, or is that chatter coming right out of the Shanahans, or what. The nature of the source is key to lending legitimacy to the rumor. From what Lombardi said here I don't get the sense this is a rumor that has a lot of legs.

League execs are linking the Redskins to all sorts of veterans, because it would seem implausible that the Redskins can acquire a rookie who they feel confident in leaving their jobs in the hands of. So based on that logic, I would just assume the source of the Orton rumors are coming from outside the Redskins organization.

You can pretty much replace Orton with any of the following: Chad Henne/Rex Grossman/Alex Smith/Sage Rosenfels/Brady Quinn/Shaun Hill and have a pretty good idea of where the Redskins are going to go this offseason. They're going to kick the tires on Hoyer, et al, and if they can't pry him/them loose with minimal draft pick involvement, it's going to be a veteran.

Orton is the biggest name on that list, but I wouldn't rule out the newfound credibility an Alex Smith signing could bring if the idea is to buy as much time as possible with an offseason move. Smith isn't a flashy name, but his stock has never been higher.

SmootSmack · 02-03-2012, 04:47 PM

This is old news. We already talked about it this morning. The real story...Plaxico telling LaVar that he thinks Drew Brees will be a Redskin!

Oh that Plax and his shoot from the hip comments

Hog1 · 02-03-2012, 04:53 PM

Hmmmm......I think he's had a few already. I better text my man Plax back and tell him I can't make it for drinks tonight.....

Ruhskins · 02-03-2012, 04:53 PM

I remember watching the Denver/SD game early in the season. I thought Orton played well, but his receivers and the defense were playing like crap. Personally, I don't think getting Orton will prevent us for going after Luck or RG3.

GTripp0012 · 02-03-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

This is old news. We already talked about it this morning. The real story...Plaxico telling LaVar that he thinks Drew Brees will be a Redskin!

Oh that Plax and his shoot from the hip comments

I think Plax just wants to be quarterback of the Saints.

diehard · 02-03-2012, 04:59 PM

Orton is better than Grossman? That would be like junking my current hooptie to buy another piece of shit car off craigslist for $800. What's the use?

02-03-2012, 04:24 PM	#1
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Mike Lombardi Links Kyle Orton to the Redskins Michael Lombardi links Redskins with Kyle Orton - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post Kyle Orton's a big enough name to get his own thread, right? If not, please merge. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

02-03-2012, 04:25 PM	#2
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,477	Re: Mike Lombardi Links Kyle Orton to the Redskins Not sure how I feel about Orton/insert 2nd tier qb here. Luck/RG3/Bradford or bust! Although if the Orton plan happens, I'll warm up to it eventually. It's in my nature as a Skins fan. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

02-03-2012, 04:29 PM	#3
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Mike Lombardi Links Kyle Orton to the Redskins It's worth pointing out that if the Redskins really thought Orton could have improved the 2011 team, they could have had him. It's also worth pointing out the chatter is going to link the Redskins to every quarterback at some point. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

02-03-2012, 04:34 PM	#5
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,426	Re: Mike Lombardi Links Kyle Orton to the Redskins Worth noting here that Lombardi refers to "Senior Bowl chatter". He didn't quote a source - named or unnamed - he just said Orton to the Redskins was the chatter at the Senior Bowl. So is that chatter as speculation amongst league execs, or is that chatter coming right out of the Shanahans, or what. The nature of the source is key to lending legitimacy to the rumor. From what Lombardi said here I don't get the sense this is a rumor that has a lot of legs. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

02-03-2012, 04:37 PM	#6
NC_Skins Gamebreaker Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 14,491	Re: Mike Lombardi Links Kyle Orton to the Redskins I'm not surprised since we gave Denver a call when it was made known they were shopping him. If we pick him up, you can forget trading up for RGIII. This means we'll be moving back and picking up a developmental QB. __________________ "So let me get this straight. We have the event of the year on TV with millions watching around the world... and people want a punt, pass, and kick competition to be the halftime entertainment?? Folks, don't quit your day jobs."- Matty

02-03-2012, 04:41 PM	#7
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 53 Posts: 2,665	Re: Mike Lombardi Links Kyle Orton to the Redskins I for one hope this is the one and only Kyle Orton thread in the history of the Warpath... __________________ Section 116 Row 19 “Goal line, goal line. I-left, tight wing, 70 chip on white.” www.facebook.com/HackettstownBeerClub

02-03-2012, 04:45 PM	#8
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Re: Mike Lombardi Links Kyle Orton to the Redskins As long as the plan still involves drafting a QB, I've got no problem with looking at Orton as a short term starter or backup. I think the time has come to move on from Rex completely. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-03-2012, 04:46 PM	#9
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Mike Lombardi Links Kyle Orton to the Redskins I hope that Kyle Orton has no effect on us getting a good QB high in the draft.. __________________ "Anyones better than Madieu Williams"

02-03-2012, 04:47 PM	#11
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Mike Lombardi Links Kyle Orton to the Redskins This is old news. We already talked about it this morning. The real story...Plaxico telling LaVar that he thinks Drew Brees will be a Redskin! Oh that Plax and his shoot from the hip comments __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-03-2012, 04:53 PM	#12
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Mike Lombardi Links Kyle Orton to the Redskins Hmmmm......I think he's had a few already. I better text my man Plax back and tell him I can't make it for drinks tonight..... __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

02-03-2012, 04:53 PM	#13
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,348	Re: Mike Lombardi Links Kyle Orton to the Redskins I remember watching the Denver/SD game early in the season. I thought Orton played well, but his receivers and the defense were playing like crap. Personally, I don't think getting Orton will prevent us for going after Luck or RG3. __________________ R.I.P. #21

02-03-2012, 04:59 PM	#15
diehard The Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, Va (OV) Posts: 1,566	Re: Mike Lombardi Links Kyle Orton to the Redskins Orton is better than Grossman? That would be like junking my current hooptie to buy another piece of shit car off craigslist for $800. What's the use? __________________ *'Any NFL team will win with RG3. Imagine how exciting it will be watching him do it.'* Last edited by diehard; 02-03-2012 at 05:00 PM.

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