It Looks Like Orton is Healthy

**jap1** · 12-14-2011, 08:16 PM

According to ESPN, Orton is healthy and will start.

New Kansas City starting quarterback Kyle Orton indicated he is healthy after injuring his finger two weeks ago. If he doesn’t suffer a setback, Orton will start Sunday against Green Bay.

Here is another link to the story on ESPN's AFC West Blog:
Orton to get rare second chance - AFC West Blog - ESPN
And:
Time is running out for McFadden - AFC West Blog - ESPN

Apparently this will be Orton's second game against Green Bay this year, since he played them before he was traded.

**#58ChiefsFan** · 12-14-2011, 08:24 PM

According to the Chiefs he is good with short throws and working on the long ball. Either way I would be shocked if he were not under center Sunday, though it will be from the a shotgun in an effort to minimize finger contact.

**AkChief49** · 12-14-2011, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by #58ChiefsFan

According to the Chiefs he is good with short throws and working on the long ball. Either way I would be shocked if he were not under center Sunday, though it will be from the a shotgun in an effort to minimize finger contact.

and certain death

**GoHardorGoHome** · 12-14-2011, 08:37 PM

Good to hear. I think that Orton will be refreshing to watch. I wouldn't mind seeing Stanzi play either to see if he plays like he did in Preseason with the 2's and 3's.

**okikcfan** · 12-14-2011, 09:02 PM

This is kinda interesting....

Did Todd Haley Purposely Bench Ricky Stanzi To Spite Scott Pioli? - SB Nation Kansas City

**AkChief49** · 12-14-2011, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by okikcfan

This is kinda interesting....

Did Todd Haley Purposely Bench Ricky Stanzi To Spite Scott Pioli? - SB Nation Kansas City

Yeah, I gotta believe Stanzi has way more potential and talent than Palko who has been around and about the league since 2007. He'd done his clipboard time, got a chance to play and abruptly blew it. Was it a Pennsylvania connection?

Has anyone seen Stanzi play with the first team? I'm all for Stanzi getting a shot.

**figcrostic** · 12-14-2011, 10:59 PM

Never thought I'd be care about the health of Kyle Orton strange how things change in the NFL.

**Chiefster** · 12-15-2011, 12:23 AM

I'm glad to see this. I've wanted to see what Orton can do for us.

**TopekaRoy** · 12-15-2011, 02:57 AM

Originally Posted by Chiefster

I'm glad to see this. I've wanted to see what Orton can do for us.

I would love to see a healthy Kyle Orton on the field. I just hope his injury doesn't affect his accuracy or the strength of his throws. He hasn't had a lot of practice time with this team, may not completely know the playbook and if he has trouble throwing the ball, he could look worse than Palko (although I doubt that's possible).

I think Orton can make plays against a weak Packers pass defense. (Just keep the ball AWAY from Charles Woodson!). If our defense can keep the game close and if the Packers are looking past us a little bit, I think we have a real chance to win.