December 3rd, 2010 with 3 comments

In Battle for No. 2, Quinn and Tebow Are ‘Close’

Tim Tebow and Josh McDaniels confer at practice in London on Oct. 29. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Tim Tebow continues to be the No. 2 quarterback on game days, but that is as much due to the team’s use of specialized packages for him in short-yardage situations as where he and Brady Quinn actually [...]

September 29th, 2010 with 2 comments

Broncos’ Backup QB a Fluid Situation

Josh McDaniels said the decision to make Brady Quinn the No. 2 quarterback last Sunday was based on the team's game plan. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Kyle Orton’s place atop the Broncos’ quarterbacking depth chart has never been more secure.

But behind him, the Broncos’ depth chart remains fluid, with Broncos coach Josh McDaniels saying [...]

August 31st, 2010 with 9 comments

Is the No. 2 QB Quinn or Tebow? Answer Could Come Thursday

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – The Broncos’ No. 2 quarterback job is still up for grabs.

Neither Brady Quinn nor Tim Tebow has made an unassailable claim on the position, leaving Thursday’s game against Minnesota as potentially the night where their status will be decided.

“Both players have plenty of room to improve, so from that standpoint, I [...]

August 19th, 2010 with 1 comment

Orton Extension: The Right Thing for All Three QBs

Kyle Orton isn't the only beneficiary of his contract extension. While he gets a nice payout, Brady Quinn and Tim Tebow get time and patience to develop. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

What would the Broncos do if Kyle Orton has a big season?

The question had been asked here, on message boards, on talk radio, on the sidelines [...]

August 15th, 2010 with 3 comments

What to Watch in Cincinnati: The QBs

QBs coach Ben McDaniels watches Kyle Orton closely during practice Aug. 11. (PHOTO: MAXDENVER.COM)

DAYTON, Ohio – Three quarterbacks. Three roles. Three sets of expectations. As the Broncos’ preseason opener approaches, no players are under more public scrutiny than their passers, for whom success will be defined differently.

KYLE ORTON: Yes, he’s the [...]