Thread: Cardinals interested in Orton?

Several outlets (Mile High Report, PFT, Dan Patrick Show) have commented on rumors that the Cardinals have an interest in trading for Orton. I don't believe teams can be in actual conversations with respect to player trades at the moment so not sure how valid this is. It may just be a ploy by the Cardinals to try and drive down the price for Kolb once trades are allowed. Who knows... anyway, discuss if you like.

Originally Posted by LawDog

Several outlets (Mile High Report, PFT, Dan Patrick Show) have commented on rumors that the Cardinals have an interest in trading for Orton. I don't believe teams can be in actual conversations with respect to player trades at the moment so not sure how valid this is. It may just be a ploy by the Cardinals to try and drive down the price for Kolb once trades are allowed. Who knows... anyway, discuss if you like.

The story orignated from a Phoenix newpaper. The guy who led with said that he thinks the Cardinals interest in Orton is more of plan B if they can't land Kevin Kolb.

Maybe we can trade Orton for the kicker that beat us single handed last year

Brady Quinn is better than Kolb. Hell, Matt Leinart was better than Kolb.

Originally Posted by robert ethan

Brady Quinn is better than Kolb. Hell, Matt Leinart was better than Kolb.

How? Please explain in detail!

Uh yeah that Matt Leinart really lit it up in Arizona. Can't forget his awesomeness as Schuabs back up!

Originally Posted by robert ethan

Brady Quinn is better than Kolb. Hell, Matt Leinart was better than Kolb.

Kolb hasn't played enough to show one way or another, from what I've seen he looks promising. Quinn just looks nervous on the field. Leinart has a noodle.

I doubt the Cards could seriously be interested in Orton after that game he played against them last year. They saw first hand just how bad Orton can be...Then again, this is the Cardinals we're talking about here.

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

The story orignated from a Phoenix newpaper. The guy who led with said that he thinks the Cardinals interest in Orton is more of plan B if they can't land Kevin Kolb.

When the Arizona Cardinals didn't select a quarterback in the NFL draft last weekend, it signaled to the rest of the league that they want to land a veteran signal-caller when a labor agreement is reached and free agency begins.

According to KHTK-TV in Phoenix, the Cardinals have targeted Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton.

The Cardinals and Broncos haven't had serious discussions, according to the source, because Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb is still No. 1 on the Cardinals' wish list. The Broncos believe the Cardinals are interested in Orton as their "Plan B" in case a deal for Kolb cannot be completed.

http://prod.www.nfl.com/news/story/0...ncos-qb-orton-

If DEN can get a 2nd or 3rd from ARI or MIN, who also are rumored to be in the hunt for a veteran to keep Ponder focused, do it.

Originally Posted by SOCALORADO.

If DEN can get a 2nd or 3rd from ARI or MIN, who also are rumored to be in the hunt for a veteran to keep Ponder focused, do it.

I doubt Minn would be interested in giving up a 2nd for Orton after they drafted Ponder that early. A 2nd rounder is a pretty steep price to pay for someone they are most likely planning on being a stop-gap guy. McNabb can be had on the cheap and is a perfect "stop-gap" guy at this point in his career.

Originally Posted by LTC Pain

How? Please explain in detail!

Do you really want him to explain it?

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

http://prod.www.nfl.com/news/story/0...ncos-qb-orton-

The PFT link that LawDog provided also had a link inside of it to that Phoenix newspaper FWIW.

Originally Posted by vandammage13

I doubt Minn would be interested in giving up a 2nd for Orton after they drafted Ponder that early. A 2nd rounder is a pretty steep price to pay for someone they are most likely planning on being a stop-gap guy.

Agreed, that would be a shocker if the Vikings made a deal for Orton. It would be an even bigger shocker to get a 2nd or 3rd from the Vikings if they were interested in Orton.

Originally Posted by LTC Pain

How? Please explain in detail!

Kolb is 27 years old, has 11 career TDs, 15 Int, and has won 30% of his starts. Both Quinn and Leinart have better numbers than in the NFL, they are the same age, and they were much higher rated coming out of college. Kolb was playing on much better teams than the other two as a pro as well. I wouldn't give a 7th round pick for the guy.