Broncos Name Starting QB, Look To Move Forward

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Published: June 14, 2009

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... QB being traded, the Broncos have been in disarray. However, coach Josh McDaniels has officially named Orton the starting QB. Not that anyone was surprised. Few thought Simms could actually take the job.

But what does this mean now for the Bronco organization? There are several reasons why Orton has been named starter now and why this is great news for the fans.

First off, if means that Orton is getting the playbook down. Don't overlook this. What McDaniels is saying when announcing this decision is that Orton looks like he knows what he is doing and can lead the team. If Orton were not absorbing the playbook, McD would hold off on the announcing. So it seems like he has it under his belt, the first step in leading Denver to success.

Second, it means that Denver is ready to move on. I think this is McD's main reason for announcing the starter. He is trying to convey that, despite the turmoil in losing Cutler, Denver is onto another chapter. The Broncos put C...

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