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Originally Posted by tredadda
19 points against the worst defense in football is hardly something to write home about. If he gets credit for all his yards and the win, then he needs to the one that you pin the lack of effective scoring on.
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Yes and no.
There was a missed TD pass that was simply dropped by McClain. Another that Baldwin probably should have had and another that was just a timing issue between a QB and brand new receivers on a back-shoulder throw.
Those are 2 TDs that weren't his fault and another that was more a product of short prep time. There's reason to believe that a lot of that will either firm up or iron out over time.
The problem has never been 'Good Orton'. Everyone agrees that when Orton is right, he can be a very good quarterback. The problem is 'Bad Orton'. When Orton's not right, he's a turnover machine that can kill any team he's leading.
The key for Orton will be to cut back on the number of 'Bad Orton' games while also lessening just how bad he is when that guy emerges.
I don't see that as an impossible task, to be honest. He's definitely a viable option as a 2-3 year stop-gap while we take a stab or two at a 10-year option. Overpay the man if need be, but get a damn quarterback in here.