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  • ghz in pittsburgh
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    • Aug 2004
    • 5861
    #1

    I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

    http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dal...-untenable.ece

    Said Rappoport: "Marrone made the decision to replace EJ Manuel with Orton in the locker room after the game, solidified it on the flight back. That's how fast it was. Checked with some of the team's veterans, got no pushback. Mainly because the talented skill position guys 'welcome' a new quarterback."

    Really? Right after the Texans game in the locker room? How come no one got the wind of QB change until Monday if it was announced to 53 players and all the coaches, trainers etc.?
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  • feldspar
    Registered User
    • Mar 2007
    • 13620
    #2
    Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

    Originally posted by ghz in pittsburgh View Post
    http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dal...-untenable.ece

    Said Rappoport: "Marrone made the decision to replace EJ Manuel with Orton in the locker room after the game, solidified it on the flight back. That's how fast it was. Checked with some of the team's veterans, got no pushback. Mainly because the talented skill position guys 'welcome' a new quarterback."

    Really? Right after the Texans game in the locker room? How come no one got the wind of QB change until Monday if it was announced to 53 players and all the coaches, trainers etc.?
    I don't understand what your issue is with this.

    You wanted them to immediately tip their hand to the public? Why would you expect that?
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    • THATHURMANATOR
      Registered User
      • Jul 2002
      • 69112
      #3
      Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

      Yeah who cares?

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      • YardRat
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        • Dec 2004
        • 86323
        #4
        Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

        I think this was reported the week it happened. I remember seeing it before.
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        • trapezeus
          Legendary Zoner
          • Oct 2004
          • 19525
          #5
          Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

          the fact orton didn't get along with romo, makes me like orton even more.
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          • Goobylal
            Registered User
            • Jan 2004
            • 19373
            #6
            Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

            He should have also replaced the Hackett.

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            • BillsImpossible
              Registered User
              • Mar 2013
              • 16206
              #7
              Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

              Originally posted by Goobylal View Post
              He should have also replaced the Hackett.
              Hackett wasn't throwing the ball.

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              • Goobylal
                Registered User
                • Jan 2004
                • 19373
                #8
                Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

                Originally posted by BillsImpossible View Post
                Hackett wasn't throwing the ball.
                No, he was the moron calling for twice as many passing plays as running plays when a) the running game was averaging over 4 YPC and b) EJ was getting shellacked and the WR's were dropping balls.
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                • Meathead
                  Insufferable ***** and perpetual crybaby
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 21349
                  #9
                  Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

                  i wonder if marrone would have been so quick to make the switch if he had realized at the time that it is so difficult to find anything to rhyme with orton
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                  • TacklingDummy
                    Unreachable Douche
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 71727
                    #10
                    Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

                    The decision to replace EJ was made while watching his terrible preseason.

                    That's why Orton was signed.
                    Last edited by TacklingDummy; 11-04-2014, 06:06 AM.

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                    • sukie
                      Seriously?
                      • Sep 2012
                      • 21537
                      #11
                      Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

                      Another black QB failure... What does Rush think?

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                      • IlluminatusUIUC
                        Registered User
                        • Sep 2012
                        • 8966
                        #12
                        Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

                        If anything, the switch wasn't quick enough.


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                        • DesertFox24
                          Registered User
                          • Jul 2005
                          • 2129
                          #13
                          Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

                          Does this even matter anymore.

                          Orton is 31 soon to be 32 and could conceivably be our starting QB for the next 6 seasons. There is no reason he could not, he does not have the wear and tear of Brees, Manning, or Brady and from a physical standpoint they are doing fine.

                          I am not saying Orton is as good I am merily describing the so called decline of over 35 QBs is now a thing of the past.

                          If Orton gets us to 9 wins or better playoffs or not buffalo better renegotiate his contract or come up with something to ensure he is the guy next year.

                          I would rather he prove it the rest of this season and half of next before giving him Alex Smith money, but we might not have that luxury.

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                          • yordad
                            Registered User
                            • Dec 2007
                            • 11867
                            #14
                            Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

                            Originally posted by ghz in pittsburgh View Post
                            http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dal...-untenable.ece

                            Said Rappoport: "Marrone made the decision to replace EJ Manuel with Orton in the locker room after the game, solidified it on the flight back. That's how fast it was. Checked with some of the team's veterans, got no pushback. Mainly because the talented skill position guys 'welcome' a new quarterback."

                            Really? Right after the Texans game in the locker room? How come no one got the wind of QB change until Monday if it was announced to 53 players and all the coaches, trainers etc.?
                            Where does it say it was announced to 53 players and coaches? It simply says he made a decision.
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                            • The Doc
                              Registered User
                              • Oct 2014
                              • 496
                              #15
                              Re: I didn't know the Orton QB switch was that quick a decision ...

                              EJs a nice guy. That is it. He's a crap QB and Orton isn't.
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