On Monday, Interim Head Coach Eric Studesville said Kyle Orton will start Sunday in Oakland.
Studesville went on to say that he and the coaching staff would continue to examine a variety of factors to decide which mix of players across the roster will give his team the best chance to beat the Raiders.
“We’re going to look at everything today,” Studesville said. “We have two days to gameplan and look and talk as an organization about what we want to do. If that’s the direction that we decide to go and we feel is best for us, then we’ll make that decision. Right now, we still have to look at everything and get ready and go from there.”
Orton finished Sunday’s 44-13 loss in Arizona 19-of-41 passing for 166 yards with three interceptions. The quarterback, who threw 20 passing touchdowns in the team’s first 11 games, was held without a passing score for the second straight week.
After the loss, Orton took responsibility for the offense’s sluggish performance in recent weeks and vowed to improve in the Broncos’ final three games. But on Monday, Studesville defended the sixth-year veteran by pointing out the various factors that influence the passing attack, such as pass protection and route running.
“It’s 100 percent a team effort — to just put it solely on him I don’t think is 100 percent right,” Studesville said. “But again, we’re all going to take responsibility for what is happening. The last few weeks, we haven’t done those things.”
Studesville said 2010 first-round pick Tim Tebow is “in the equation” and would be prepared to start if the staff deems that he would give the team the best chance to win.
The interim head coach pointed to Tebow’s contributions on the field this season with four total touchdowns and his status as the backup quarterback for 11 of the team’s 12 games this season as indications of the rookie’s value to the team.
Tebow warmed up in the third quarter when Orton suffered a rib injury but did not see game action. On Monday, the backup quarterback, who estimated he gets ”a handful” of practice reps with the first-team offense each week, said he will keep trying to get better on the practice field to make sure he’s ready if called upon on game day.
The former Heisman Trophy winner acknowledged that he’s heard fans chanting his name during games but remains focused on doing what he can to help the team.
“I think you just try to handle it as best as possible,” Tebow said of his popularity amongst fans. “I really appreciate the support and that people are behind me. That means a lot, so I just do whatever I’m asked to do.”
A day after making his NFL head coaching debut, Studesville said he owes it to the organization and “the integrity of the game” to put the best product on the field — whether it comes to making a change at quarterback or another position.
“We’re going to make the decision that’s best for us overall as an organization and as a team,” Studesville said. “I’m going to certainly look to the input from everyone from (Broncos President and Chief Executive Officer) Mr. (Pat) Bowlen on down to the coaches and all of us that have been around to make that evaluation, if that’s what we need to do.”
MCCARTHY TO IR, DAVIS JOINS ACTIVE ROSTER
Kyle McCarthy was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, ending his rookie season, Studesville said on Monday morning. Later in the day, the team announced that wide receiver Britt Davis has been promoted from the practice squad to fill the roster spot.
McCarthy, a safety, was injured on a kickoff on the final play of the first half on Sunday in Arizona.
Davis originally signed with the team on Aug. 5 and finished the preseason with four catches for 63 yards. The Northern Illinois product was waived on Sept. 4 and signed to the Broncos practice squad a day later.
In other injury news, the interim head coach said he is hopeful that Darcel McBath will be able to return Sunday in Oakland after missing the last three games due to injury. McBath traveled to Arizona and worked out on the field pregame before he was ultimately declared inactive for the game.
Studesville also said he would need to see how rehab goes over the next few days for other injured players, such as Brian Dawkins and Matt Prater, before making judgements about their availability this week.
Tags: 2010, Denver Broncos, Interim Head Coach Eric Studesville, Kyle Orton, Tim Tebow
Just two words to throw out about what Tim Tebows future could be with the Broncos:
Paul Hornung
Just a thought.
Two more:
Steve Young
Kub,
Its not that serious, I didn’t respond to you cuz I didn’t take you seriously. We encourage posting and different point of views as long as they don’t look like attacks or belittle other posters. No one likes a know it all. Never really seen u post on here so didn’t know if to take it as u just joking or trying to be obnoxious. Its cool tho dude. I do agree that I would like Kubiak (and dennison) back however for what its worth lol. TRB out…
He brought up a good point though. Seriously, the blogosphere world is a harsh one. This is one of the very select few that have such great diplomats as Baylin.
I have been called many things, but never a diplomat, haha.
Speaking of diplomats…Can’t believe DynamicDave has been gone for so long.
True we are harsh but I don’t mind harsh criticism that has bases and facts to back it up. Lost season + 1st round pick + million dollar contract + starting QB messing up lately = Start the young new guy and see what you’ve got before offseason. Gotta know what to improve on in the offseason.
Life is too short to make enemies on a Bronco fan website.
lmao…truer words were never spoken
Well, I for one, have found myself guilty of being one of these so called internet tough guys. (not including givemekub) I can’t say if he is one. But after posting some very offensive and unworthy comments of my own. I reflected on the fact,that I have never been threatened on these boards, I have never been called an idiot, etc. I like it here, and want to contribute positively.
I think DD gave it all up since his stunt as a writer on a Bronco blog site went nowhere and he had made many enemies who kept infiltrating viruses in his computer through his e-mail and what not so he couldn’t post his articles any longer, so he just completely got fed up with the whole thing, I hope that’s what it was anyway and not his health because he had issues there too, but yeah, it’s like he has fallen off the face of the planet.
Getting ahead of my self a liltte … cuz I enjoy draft season too much (minus the past two drafts cuz we have been getting disapointed for the most part).
But I hear talks of De’Quan Bowers DE from clemson, which is good cuz some said we should get a DT but I think we need a DE more so. Havent had a good one since trevor pryce and this guys numbers look good (assuming we get a top 5 pick). But then I was like, we also need a strong safety cuz Dawk is slowing down and besides Lynch I can’t remember the last time we looked good at safety. And then I see the top rated SS is also from clemson and name DeAndre McDaniel (Only McD welcome around these parts lol). Project as a second rounder…solid tackler with ballhawk capabilities and then I now noticed that Dawkins also went to Clemson and was drafted in the second round and with 2 second rounders this year, he is feasible. Next Dawkins anyone? (well…except Dawkins never beat his GF and pushed her down a flight of stairs) … sigh, whats wrong with these young men now adays (im a young man and dont get it lol)… TRB out…
Oh thats what happened…yea I was hoping it wasnt health issues as well cuz I knew he had a few of those. Hope he is ok. Been slightly over a year since the last time he was on the boards.
Yeah,TRB I was wanting Fairley DT outta Auburn,but like I posted yesterday,De’Quan Bowers DE outta Clemson had 15.5 sacks this year,is projected to go top 3,if we get a shot at him,I say we snatch him up.With Bowers at DE and Doom at the other DE,we would have a helluva pass rush (assuming we go back to a 4-3,but even if we don’t,I like Bowers.
I like the idea of getting D’Quan in Denver. It is about time, we get a solid d-line through the draft and not FA. I don’t understand why even during Shanahan’s tenure that seemed to the the MO of the Broncos.
We need to find out if Tebow is the QB of the future.
We need to know if he is the NFL protoype QB that many have said he could not be. We’ve not had a fair assessment of TT playing in the pros. Moving forward, is he the answer? Why has there been hesitation to allow him playing time, even when the game has been out of hand?
Tebow did throw in pre-season and from what I remember, he had a good arm. What’s the hold up really?? Speculation is now growing that he may not be who we thought he’d be. If not we need to move forward.
Kyle Orton did a great job for McD, however it is now apparent that he is not the answer. We need to clean the slate and start fresh next year.
Stanford QB Andrew Luck will be a high draft pick this year and looks to have all the tools needed to succeed in the NFL. Who knows, maybe another Stanford alumni QB would be what we need here in Denver. This kid also has a mechanical engineering degree, so we know he’s a sharp kid to boot. Is Jim Harbaugh a potential candidate for HC. If he is hired, will we look at drafting Luck?
I know we need to focus on Defense (D-line), but we also need to know who the field general will be going forward. Just sharing my thoughts with the most well informed Broncos fans in the Country. IMO
I personally don’t think Tebow, would be successful in our current system and the coaching staff knows this. He is a duel threat QB and will only be productive in the proper system. I look at is trying to watch a blue ray movie on a normal tube TV.
I was wondering what happened to DynamicDave myself.
Thanks for the update bay.
I dont think Tebow not getting a chance has to do at all with the coaching staff feeling he is not ready. I think it is hard to pull a guy that for most of the season was leading the league as QB. I try to put myself in the coaches shoes, would I pull my QB that was leading in yards and had one of the top passer ratings in the league?
I want Tebow to play really badly, but I also understand why they have not doen it up until now. Its not a reflection of tebow as much as how well Orton was doing (at least on paper). We all have our opinions and I have been outspoken as far as believing orton has no heart, clutch play, or abilities that tranlsate well in the redzone, but he was passing really well until recently.
Now that he has struggled I think its time though. You either start Tebow this week, or fine, wait until the home game at Houston, but I think even Orton knows at this point its time. The prob is, once we pull Orton, I dont know if we get much trade value out of him, though with how he is playing right now, he has already killed his trade value.
ha looks like i will post it first….
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/543053-denver-broncos-dont-need-to-look-far-for-first-round-draft-pick-needs
So without Tebow the Gators are 7-5… Without Tebow on the field we are 3-10… hmmm
Well did Gruden say anything on MNF that would lead us to believe hes going to be our next coach?
Well, I am not in support of Gruden coming to Denver. But I do have two positive things to say about him. He likes Tebow, I like Tebow. He liked Jake Plummer, I liked Jake Plummer. I do believe that his (Gruden) down fall in Tampa could have been turned around if Jake would have fulfilled his contract and played in TB.
Eric Studesville is fitting right in to this year’s current theme with the Bronco’s organization. He uses a lot of words, but doesn’t say much.
He needs to stop worrying about who might be listening from some other team and realize that he is really addressing a very tenuous fan base that needs to start hearing the truth rather than being placated by all the “coach-speak” that is too prevalent with this administration.
I was thinking yesterday that, man we haven`t heard from DD in quite some time. So since Bay kind of clarified what DD may be going through Dude Sure hope that alls well. Also haven`t heard From 007 Elway. Hang in there 007. Next years a new start.
Bowers isnt big enough to play end in a 3-4 is he? me personally, i absolutley ove Marcel Darrius from Alabama. plays DE in their 3-4 scheme and is a beast. i think he would do good.
i agree with everyone that is talking about Patrick Peterson. dudes the next Bailey, i know it. if he leaves we should definitly look at Paterson.
some other people that i like are Prince Amukamara, Adrian Clayborne, Janoris Jenkins, Mike Pouncey, Kyle Rudolph, and DJ Williams
Whoever we get, he`s gonna be a impact player. Thats of course if we stay at our first pick. We need pass rush. Whoever that pick is get a pass rush specialist please.
i say trade down in the draft and take a pass rusher there then look at the qb from Arkansas if hes still around in the second. that guy has a cannon for an arm. not to mention hes a gunslinger like elway was.
I believe many people are missing the boat on the real reason Tebow isn’t starting (or playing much).
Whether fans want to hear it or not, the Denver Broncos organization is quite simply, a business. Given the uncertain future of who the next head coach and GM may be, they have to be careful in the decisions they make concerning their current “assets”.
Let’s say they decide to give the “green light” to the current coaching staff to start (or even play) Tebow in place of Orton during the last few games. Two things can happen here that may not be good for the organization. Remember, it’s a business.
1. Tim Tebow plays great (or even marginal) and leads the team to a couple victories to end the season.
2. Tim Tebow plays horrible, shows all his flaws and doesn’t win any games.
Why are both of these scenarios potentially bad for the organization?
Well, first, we don’t even know that the Broncos will keep Tebow. This will be a business decision that the new GM will make, not Bowlen or Ellis.
If Tebows plays well and becomes more of a fan favorite than he already is, can you imagine how hard it may be to find a quality GM that would feel they would have the say and freedom to trade Tebow if they felt it were in the best interest for the long-term future of the organization? They would be vilified by the fans from the start, and what new GM would want that? Remember, most NFL executives still don’t believe that Tebow has what it takes to succeed like McDaniels did.
On the other side, if Tebow plays poorly and shows his flaws, it will further the negative perception of Tebow’s ability to succeed at this level and his value within the league will plummet. If that happens, the next GM will have the unenviable task of trying to get any return on their investment if they decide to look in another direction for the long-term situation at quarterback.
If you look at it as a business, which the Denver Broncos organization is, then it’s clear why they are not in any hurry to put Tebow on the field. It just wouldn’t be a good business decision in light of not knowing who their future GM and Head Coach will be.
Can anyone explain to me what Studesville means by saying they are going to do whats best for the team? McDaniels would say the same thing. I understand what they mean’t earlier in the season, but now that theres only three games left I don’t understand. I feel whats best for the team is to play our younger players & that includes Tebow so we can get an idea what we have for the future, this will also help in draft. I would also like to know what they are trying to prove by starting Orton instead of Tebow.
The best way to find out if this is the right or wrong system for Tebow is play him & find out. That means the next coach will have an idea what system works best for him. If Studesville keeps going the way he started he for sure will not be the coach next year.
we drafted him (Tebow) with the intention of him (Tebow) playing .. Kyle Orton is the poor mans Jake Plummer (which is pathetic to say) … If he plays good, then we got what we expected & wouldn’t consider a trade anyway .. If he plays bad, no big deal because NO OTHER TEAM will want to deal for him anyway, so it’s impractical to think he retains any trade value by NOT being on the field … either way, it’s time to release TIMMY ….
whats the point of beating the raiders lets just keep losing so we can have a top 3 pick and use it on a d player not a QB or another o player because the big thing with our o right now is kyle orton if we put TT in we would be ballin but there is no point save it for next year no point in putting in the star player when there is nothing to play for.
I can’t help but to think that Tebow might be the brunt of several business men over-thinking things. Orton has clearly lost his MoJo now that McDaniels has been canned. Same with LLoyd. Throwing Tebow in the mix of deflated players will only make things bad for another Bronco player (Tebow). I say keep Orton in there, and let him suffer the consequences of his resent bad play. If they loose the remainder of the games this season, so what, they suck. If Orton plays well and they win out, they still kind of suck don’t they? I am a big fan of playing them both, but Orton seems to get balled up easily if something doesn’t go his way. The 2010 season is Kyle Orton’s baby. How he chooses to finish is entirely up to him. It seems like he (Orton) is a decent guy, so I want him to play well. If he continues to fall down down the confidence ladder, it will only hurt HIS stalk and and not necessarily the organizations, or Tebow’s. This is why we haven’t seen Tebow and probably won’t until 2011. If the Broncos where in the play-off picture, things would be different, and we might see Tebow, but we aren’t. I hate to say it, but right now the best thing for our club is a higher draft choice in the 2011 NFL draft, not another digit in the win column.
DEAR PAT
PUT IN TEBOW. WE STINK. GIVE US SOMETHING TO CHEER FOR. ORTON HAS LOST WHAT HE HAD EARLIER IN THE SEASON AND WE NEED A SPARK TO GIVE THE FANS AND THE ORGANIZATION HOPE FOR THE FUTURE. I AM ALSO WRITING A LETTER TO SANTA TO TRY AND GET THIS TEAM TO LISTEN TO THE FAN BASE OF THIS DECLINING FRANCHISE. IF TEBOW PLAYS AWFUL AND THE NEW COACH DOES NOT BELIEVE IN HIS ABILITY THEN WE CAN MOVE ON I THE DRAFT THIS COMING APRIL. MAKE THE MOVE PAT.
Champ might not be a Bronco next year and even if he is, we need help at CB. Teams with 3 outstanding CB’s will dominate in the future, being as the slot receivers are becoming such a threat. This will allow safetys to isolate themselves on TE’s and free up line-backers to kill the QB, or double up play-makers. It would also be nice to see pressure on the QB from DL’s from the basic 3-4 package, without having to blitz a line-backer.
2011
-Give Tebow an off-season to study defenses to make him a better read at the line.
-Make Orton play out his contract with the Broncos as a solid back-up to Tebow.
-Draft Patrick Peterson in the 1st round of the 2011 NFL draft.
-Draft a pass rusher specialist in the 2011 NFL draft (even if this means trading back into the first round)
-Cut Buckhalter, and sign Sproles for a solid 3rd down back.
-Beg Bailey to stay (franchise the heck out of him)
-Find a HC that is high on T.Tebow
-Design an offense that gains 4yards every down.
-John Elway as a motivational speaker for a young and talented football team.
I might add that the Broncos really are not as bad as they seem. All facets have played well at times this year, and The Broncos have suffered a lot of injuries as well. Not to mention a few players have stepped up: Haggan, Mays, Hunter, Cox, Moreno, Lloyd, Walton, Beadles, Decker, Tebow (when he played) and Thomas (when healthy)
Players that have not impressed:Buckhalter, N.Jones, Orton (right now), Graham, Moroney, and Dawkins (Sproles made him look bad)
I feel bad for anyone that plays for the Broncos!!! Their fans don’t support anyone, except little Tim Tebow. Don’t you think if he had any talent, he would be playing????? You have a top 5 QB in Orton and you guys hate him!!! Ask the Colts if they are going to cut Peyton because he cost them 4 of their last 5 games. Orton was having a better season then he was.
hello peeps. just want to chime in on My Beloved Broncos year. At times it looked like they could beat any one, others like we were getting the number one pick. No one other than the Broncos and their fans believe in Tim Tebow . This Man is just dieng to get in there and prove the world wrong. Any mistakes he makes will get his own full attention to get better at not doing it again. When elway joins up again Tebow will get even better. How could anyone NOT want this guy leading our team? By now lesser men would be crying to the media to get playing time but Tim just keeps working. If he were to play the last 3 games and have many mistakes, I am sure he would make enough GREAT plays to reassure his belonging to the Broncos. Elway had many a bad plays before breaking out against the colts in a great comeback to spark his career. Who knows, maybe a great upset victory against our Big rivals of late the SD Chargers would be that spark Tim, the broncos and all us fans would need to start a great new begining.
i dont understand y ortons starting it baffels me we have 3 games left and were def outta it so who cares put tebow in and see what the kid can do and im 100% positive stud wont be our coach ne1 who thinks that is crazy he was our rbs coach and we were dead last for a long time hes jus a fill in cuz theres no1 on that staff now ready to be a hc or has it to be a hc i think kubiak will be back if not fewel from the g men might be here we could use a strong d minded hc and get a good oc and qb coach for tebow the team jus plain stinks rite now and its time to move on bye orton its time to go and we gotta pay him 8 mill next year mcd was in over his head he made so many bad moves here were set back for awhile thx mcd ur an idiot glad ur gone