Kyle Orton- You Want Him?

[JW295]

Anyone think we'll get Kyle Orton (http://thexlog.com/201111222253/xtra-point-football/nfl/kyle-orton-coming-to-a-city-near-you/)?

[HPF Bob]

For now, I'm happy with Leinart. Kubiak's offense is essentially Shanahan's offense and Orton has never been in a Shanahan offense. He's not particularly mobile and doesn't have a strong arm. What he has are manage-the-game skills and that would be good enough if he also knew our offense but he doesn't so I would be better with someone that has been in our system or at least another West Coast system.

[painekiller]

To add to the points made by Bob, Orton has a salary that is to high for our cap room. We have bottom of the barrel money available not starter in the NFL money like Orton is making.

So Orton will not be claimed by our team for all the reason Bob said and because he does not fit under our cap.

[WMH]

Moot point:
@JasonLaCanfora: From NFL.com: The Texans are putting Matt Schaub on IR, ending his season, and signing QB Kellen Clemens to back-up Matt Leinart

[HPF Bob]

KC Chiefs took Orton which should, at least, add some intrigue to the Week 17 season finale in Denver.