what's with all the Orton isn't the answer talk?

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

It's the player, not the position.

He's not good enough to make it about "the player, not the position".

He's being projected right now between 1-25 and 1-30. We'll be picking much higher than that, even if we win out.

[DBOSHO]

I dont think Orton can be a top 5 quarterback, but with the weapons around him and this defense with Berry back, we can be a contender.

[bevischief]

Originally Posted by DBOSHO

I dont think Orton can be a top 5 quarterback, but with the weapons around him and this defense with Berry back, we can be a contender.

More of a contender with Orton than with Cassel.

[bricks]

If the Chiefs win out, that puts them in a position to not draft a quarterback.

All those guys, Luck, Griffin III, and Barkley are going top 10.

The only guy that may be available is Tannehill.

I don't see the Chiefs trading up to try and get either Luck, Barkley, or Griffin III. It's just gonna involve too much compensation. Do they go with Tannehill if he falls to them? I don't know.

But one thing is for certain, and I may get bashed for saying this, they could use an offensive lineman. Wiegmann is old, Lilja could be replaced, Richardson needs to be shown the door because we all know he ain't even adequate enough.

Realistically, you have to think Oline. Its the reality and the nature of how things may be played out for this franchise. I think there will be some Olineman available when the Chiefs pick.

Sorry guys. Just being a realist here.

[KC_Lee]

Originally Posted by bricks

If the Chiefs win out, that puts them in a position to not draft a quarterback.

All those guys, Luck, Griffin III, and Barkley are going top 10.

The only guy that may be available is Tannehill.

I don't see the Chiefs trading up to try and get either Luck, Barkley, or Griffin III. It's just gonna involve too much compensation. Do they go with Tannehill if he falls to them? I don't know.

But one thing is for certain, and I may get bashed for saying this, they could use an offensive lineman. Wiegmann is old, Lilja could be replaced, Richardson needs to be shown the door because we all know he ain't even adequate enough.

Realistically, you have to think Oline. Its the reality and the nature of how things may be played out for this franchise. I think there will be some Olineman available when the Chiefs pick.

Sorry guys. Just being a realist here.

But we could pick up Landry Jones!!!

http://walterfootball.com/draft2012.php

[DaWolf]

Originally Posted by bricks

If the Chiefs win out, that puts them in a position to not draft a quarterback.

All those guys, Luck, Griffin III, and Barkley are going top 10.

The only guy that may be available is Tannehill.

I don't see the Chiefs trading up to try and get either Luck, Barkley, or Griffin III. It's just gonna involve too much compensation. Do they go with Tannehill if he falls to them? I don't know.

But one thing is for certain, and I may get bashed for saying this, they could use an offensive lineman. Wiegmann is old, Lilja could be replaced, Richardson needs to be shown the door because we all know he ain't even adequate enough.

Realistically, you have to think Oline. Its the reality and the nature of how things may be played out for this franchise. I think there will be some Olineman available when the Chiefs pick.

Sorry guys. Just being a realist here.

We need to have one of those lucky years where a guy like Aaron Rodgers plummets down the board and into our laps...

[bricks]

Originally Posted by DaWolf

We need to have one of those lucky years where a guy like Aaron Rodgers plummets down the board and into our laps...

We'll see.

But, Im not feeling too optmistic about it.

I think there are a lot of teams that will be picking before the Chiefs that are in need of Quarterbacks.

i.e, Miami, Cleveland, Washington, Indy, possibly Buffalo? QB's will be just to ripe for the picking.

[DeezNutz]

A well-trained group are we. Strong the True Fan in this fanbase is. Yeesssss....

Anytime you can sign Steve DeOrton and get the play-action pass hitting on all cylinders, you simply have to take that shot.

[DeezNutz]

I wouldn't be against signing Orton as the vet. starter and drafting a QB. But if this organization does the former, I simply don't think they'll do the latter.

Too often, the organization jumps in with both feet when the smell of vet. backup wafts through the air.

[Quesadilla Joe]

Orton has a way of fooling coaching staffs in the offseason. He is the best practice player in NFL history and plays great in the preseason. I wouldn't be surprised if the Chiefs get tricked into thinking Orton can be a longterm answer and then realize a year or two later they have been fooled.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

Orton has a way of fooling coaching staffs in the offseason. He is the best practice player in NFL history and plays great in the preseason. I wouldn't be surprised if the Chiefs get tricked into thinking Orton can be a longterm answer and then realize a year or two later they have been fooled.

This isn't what you said about Orton just last season.

[MahiMike]

Orton is to the Chiefs what Gannon was to the Raiders. A journeyman that finally gets to the promised land!

[Brock]

Originally Posted by MahiMike

Orton is to the Chiefs what Gannon was to the Raiders. A journeyman that finally gets to the promised land!

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by MahiMike

Orton is to the Chiefs what Gannon was to the Raiders. A journeyman that finally gets to the promised land!

I was thinking something similar. When the Chiefs are deciding whether to continue with Cassel or try to sign Orton, they're facing a similar dilemma as the one Carl Peterson faced with Gannon and Grbac. Gannon's contract was up so financially it made more sense to retain Grbac and let Gannon go just like it would be cheaper to keep Cassel than switch to Orton now. Going for the dollar-wise option hurt last time around.

[patteeu]

Of course, I don't think Cassel is as bad as Grbac and I don't think Orton is as good as Gannon, so the decision might not be as important to the Chiefs' near-future as it was then.