Kyle Orton

[Schmoopy1000]

Kyle Orton did not report to day one of voluntary workouts on Monday.

Orton, entering his age-32 season, is considering retirement, even though he has arguably the best job in sports as a No. 2 quarterback. He'd be leaving $3.25 million on the table if he hangs 'em up. ESPN Dallas is already convinced Orton is done. Brandon Weeden is penciled in as Tony Romo's backup.

 

[ArlingtonCowboys100]

I see no reason to pay the backup that kind of money when the money could be used for depth at other positions. Cowboys likely will be below 500 unless we really nail the draft, I am somewhat optimistict with Mcclay being involved

 

[jarntt]

Week 17 of last year was why Orton gets that kind of $. Over 30 starter is why he gets that $. No decent young QB drafted in the last decade is why he gets that $. Two back surgeries in two years is why Orton gets that kind of $. Why we haven't had a decent young backup in years is certainly a question I'd like to hear an answer to from our GM, but we don't.

 

[ROMOTOOWENS]

I say roll with Weeden as backup. We need the Orton money for other things. I think you have to bank on Romo playing 16 games.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

I say roll with Weeden as backup. We need the Orton money for other things. I think you have to bank on Romo playing 16 games.

I think if Romo does go down so does the chances of winning. But with Orton leaving it only saves us 1million I think. Not the whole 3.25

 

[fordman84]

Is he manuevering for a buyout? Do those exist in the NFL?

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Is he manuevering for a buyout? Do those exist in the NFL?

we restructured his contract not long ago, so he is 2.25 of dead money this year if he isnt on the team (I think)
& 3.25 if he is on the team.

 

[tw1st3d]

we restructured his contract not long ago, so he is 2.25 of dead money this year if he isnt on the team (I think)
& 3.25 if he is on the team.

yeah we dont save much cutting him

but he has been asked to announce if he is going to retire or not before the draft........ So it's a waiting game.

 

[cowboycolors]

yeah we dont save much cutting him

but he has been asked to announce if he is going to retire or not before the draft........ So it's a waiting game.

Agree and your a cap guru Twist but think about this just for a bit

Lets say Orton wont give an answer and the draft comes and gets crazy with trades like what Nets has projected and some other Mocks now project and Manziel falls and Bridgewater falls out of the first round if he is there in the second do you move up to get him ? To Me it would pretty damn tempting to move up and take him and just cut Orton keep Weeden and roll on

Or would you rather take a Arron Murray or Zack Mettenburger later.

Interesting stuff

Just curious on your take

 

[tw1st3d]

Agree and your a cap guru Twist but think about this just for a bit

Lets say Orton wont give an answer and the draft comes and gets crazy with trades like what Nets has projected and some other Mocks now project and Manziel falls and Bridgewater falls out of the first round if he is there in the second do you move up to get him ? To Me it would pretty damn tempting to move up and take him and just cut Orton keep Weeden and roll on

Or would you rather take a Arron Murray or Zack Mettenburger later.

Interesting stuff

Just curious on your take

Id take Murray .... or Mettenburger ........ In the 4th
Dont like Weeden don't like Orton

 

[Schmoopy1000]

2 things I think are.
We wont take a safety at 16 & we wont take a QB unless a good one falls to the late rounds (5th or worse)

 

[jarntt]

Anyone hear what Orton's intentions for the year are? I liked signing another QB (Hanie). Romo may not be ready and if Orton isn't here we need someone to take some snaps in practice once the offseason really gets going. Still room for a draft pick if they go that route and both QBs that were signed this offseason could be cut with no cap penalty.

 

[ArlingtonCowboys100]

Hanie seems to be more qualified to be Romos caddy in one of the golf tournaments. This guy would have trouble making an arena team. I don't get this signing

 

[Schmoopy1000]

I think Hanie is just another Arm for offseason workouts. I don't think Orton will be here.

Think the season will be Romo, Weeden & if we pick a QB late in the draft. Don't believe Hanie is on the team when the season starts.

 

[scotsman1948]

I think Hanie is just another Arm for offseason workouts. I don't think Orton will be here.

Think the season will be Romo, Weeden & if we pick a QB late in the draft. Don't believe Hanie is on the team when the season starts.

just too many needs to spend a pick on a QB in this draft

 

[Eastbay]

just too many needs to spend a pick on a QB in this draft

Most if not all felt that way about a TE last year. We all know how that worked out .....

I am ok with a QB @ the right value