Kyle Orton is going to replace Jay Cutler, the backup Tim Tebow is the unemployment line.The Denver Broncos Orton published Tuesday, six weeks after benching after a 1-4 start.
"I talked to Kyle today and thanked him for all he did for the Broncos," said coach John Fox said in a statement. "He was a true professional at all this season. I have great respect for him as a player and person.
"It was the right decision for our football team. We feel good about our change of group, and Kyle gives you the opportunity to help another team and show their talents."
Orton, 29, should not be unemployed long.
Although a veteran acquired over seven seasons in the NFL under his belt, Orton is subject to the rules of the resignation, because he was released after the trade deadline. If another team wants, he will be responsible for about $ 3 million in salary, which is the remainder of his contract of approximately 9 billion by 2011. If no one wants, it will be free to sign with anyone.
Two interesting possibilities are the bears, his former team, and Texans. Both are at the heart of the playoff race at 7-3, but have trouble in the middle - Jay Cutler Chicago came out with a broken right thumb and Matt Schaub of Houston is sidelined with an injured right foot.
Another potential target is the AFC West rival Kansas City, where Matt Cassel is gone for the season after hand surgery.
Hall-of-Fame candidate: former 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo Jr., former Raiders and wide receiver Tim Brown, the 26 modern era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Other semi-finalists for the class of 2012 is a former coach, Bill package, running back Jerome Bettis, wide receivers Cris Carter and Reed and other former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue.
The list will be reduced to 15 finalists will be announced in the modern era beginning in January. Between four and seven enshrinees will be announced before the Super Bowl on Feb. 5
