The Red Zone Report - Kyle Orton

Buffalo Bills Quarterback Watch: Who Is The Starter In 2010?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, February 16th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Brady Quinn, Brian Brohm, Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Derek Anderson, Donovan McNabb, Kyle Orton, Lee Evans, Marc Bulger, Matt Hasselbeck, Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Terrell Owens, Trent Edwards, Troy Smith, Tyler Thigpen

Buffalo Bills beat writer Sal Maionrana reportedly "agrees" with the Buffalo News that Trent Edwards has a very good chance at returning as the Bills' starting quarterback in 2010. Considering, at the moment, his main competition is Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brian Brohm, that seems to be a solid prediction. However, there are ... Continue Reading

OC choice important for Bears

Posted By Matt Gentile On Sunday, January 10th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Saunders, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Dick Butkus, Green Bay Packers, Jay Cutler, Jedd Fisch, Jeremy Bates, Jim Chaney, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, Mike Ditka, Pete Carroll, Rex Grossman, Ron Turner, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl XLIV, Tom Clements, Tony Dungy, Trent Dilfer, University of Minnesota, University of Tennessee, USC, Washington Redskins

Since I live in the Chicagoland area and have been a Bears fan ever since my mother told me stories about Dick Butkus before bed, I try not to write exclusively about them. As a blogger, it's important to be unbiased and fair, which hopefully is the case whenever you ... Continue Reading

Don’t Blame Josh McDaniels For Denver’s Woes

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, January 5th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Bill Belichick, brandon marshall, Chicago, Chicago Bears, Denver, Denver Broncos, Eddie Royal, Jay Cutler, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers

His tenure started with a bang. Down Goes Cutler, in a way, is what should have rang in the ears of NFL fans everywhere. Of course, you had your Jay Cutler haters, who shrugged off the bold move by new head coach, Josh McDaniels, to challenge the rising superstar quarterback. Bold? Yes, ... Continue Reading

NFL Week 12 Gameday Fantasy/Injury Update: Simms starts in Denver, Atlanta’s Turner sits, Betts starts for ‘Skins

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, November 22nd 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Atlanta Falcons, chris simms, Clinton Portis, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Jason Snelling, Jerious Norwood, Kyle Orton, Ladell Betts, Michael Turner, New York Giants, San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins

Simms, Not Orton, To Start For Broncos As expected, Chris Simms will start in place of the injured Kyle Orton today when Denver hosts San Diego in their pivotal AFC West clash. Now, unless something has drastically changed from last week to this week, or from the rest of Simms’ ... Continue Reading

Week Eight Fantasy Start/Sit Review: Don’t Kill The Messenger

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, November 5th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Alex Smith, Arizona Cardinals, Brett Favre, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Chris "Beanie" Wells, Dallas Cowboys, Darren Sproles, DeAngelo Williams, Denver Broncos, Devin Hester, Eli Manning, Frank Gore, Green Bay Packers, James Jones, Kyle Orton, LaDainian Tomlinson, LenDale White, Miles Austin, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, San Francicsco 49ers, Tennessee Titans

We nailed it right on the head with Brett Favre, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Miles Austin, giving us a solid record of 8-7 on the week, while struggling with some sleeper picks, and urging you to go the wrong way on Frank Gore and DeAngelo Williams. Start: 4-1 Sit: 2-3 Sleeper: 2-3 Read on for ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Football Start & Sit Week 8: Brett Favre Returns to Lambeau

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, October 27th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Alex Smith, Arizona Cardinals, Brett Favre, Brett Favre Aaron Rodgers, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Chris "Beanie" Wells, Dallas Cowboys, Darren Sproles, DeAngelo Williams, Denver Broncos, Devin Hester, Eli Manning, Frank Gore, Green Bay Packers, James Jones, Kyle Orton, LaDainian Tomlinson, LenDale White, Michael Crabtree, Miles Austin, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, San Francicsco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Owens, Vernon Davis

Last week was an average week for Start/Sit calls, but we nailed it right on the head with calls in favor of starting Cedric Benson and sitting Rashard Mendenhall. If you're feeling lost this week and need bye week help or just can't decide on how to play from your own ... Continue Reading

Winners and Losers: Matt Gentile’s Week 5 NFL Awards

Posted By Matt Gentile On Friday, October 16th 2009. Under NFL Tags: AFC West, Ahmad Bradshaw, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, brandon marshall, Buffalo Bills, Cedric Benson, Chad Henne, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Darrius Heyward-Bey, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Derek Anderson, Eli Manning, Houston Texans, Jay Cutler, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, Maurice Jones-Drew, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Miles Austin, New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Peyton Manning, Roddy White, San Francicsco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans

We all think we're right. Yes. It's true. We bloggers, the experts on television and radio, and all the sports writers want to be right. So, we all give predictions before the season. Prior to the NFL season, many of us slighted the Denver Broncos and their head coach Josh McDaniels. Heck, ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Football Start & Sit Week 6: Shockey to break out against old team?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, October 14th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Ahmad Bradshaw, Baltimore Ravens, brandon marshall, Brett Favre, Brian Westbrook, Buffalo Bills, Clinton Portis, Darren Sproles, Denver Broncos, Dick Jauron, Donnie Avery, Drew Brees, Jacksonville Jaguars, jeremy shockey, Josh McDaniels, Julius Jones, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, LaDainian Tomlinson, LenDale White, lesean mccoy, Marc Bulger, Matt Cassel, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Randy Moss, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Steve Slaton, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Owens, Torry Holt, Trent Edwards, Vince Young, Washington Redskins, Willis McGahee

(Wait til' you see this kid under the lights.) Last week's Start/Sit column brought you a mediocre 7-8 record out of five starts, five sits, and five sleepers. But week six offers much more promise. Take a look for yourself and see if you don't find yourself in agreement. As always, ... Continue Reading

Week Six Fantasy Risers: Wide Receivers

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, October 13th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Austin Collie, Braylon Edwards, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Eddie Royal, Indianapolis Colts, Jeremy Maclin, Jerricho Cotchery, kevin curtis, Kyle Orton, Miles Austin, New York Jets, Patrick Crayton, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pierre Garcon, Roy Williams, Tony Romo

(Edwards should be owned in all leagues.) Week five was a huge week for receivers, as several formerly back-up receivers got a shot at major action and never looked back. After we saw guys like Mike Sims-Walker and Steve Smith step-up in huge ways last week, it was nice to see ... Continue Reading

Week Five Start/Sit Review: Don’t Kill the Messenger

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, October 13th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Austin Collie, Brandon Jacobs, Brett Favre, Brian Westbrook, Cedric Benson, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Derek Anderson, Detroit Lions, Donovan McNabb, Eddie Royal, Eli Manning, Indianapolis Colts, John Carlson, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Smith, Kyle Orton, Larry Johnson, Matt Cassel, Matt Hasselbeck, Minnesota Vikings, Mohamed Massaquoi, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Pierre Garcon, Santana Moss, Seattle Seahawks, Sidney Rice, Todd Haley, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins

After a couple so-so weeks with some hot hits and a few mishaps, we finally ran into a week full of bad start calls. For that I apologize. But, like always, before you "Kill the Messenger" and lose all hope in yours truly, take a step back and see why ... Continue Reading

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