The Facts:
The plan in Denver appears to be for Tim Tebow to start at QB, even if the Broncos won’t say it yet. The team figures to shop Kyle Orton around for a mid-round draft pick. The expectation is that the Broncos would be happy to keep Orton if they don’t get the right price, but it’s worth considering if they can afford him. Orton is due almost $9 million in 2011, which includes a $1.5 million roster bonus.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As PFT's Gregg Rosenthal suggests, that’s a huge total for a potential backup quarterback, and it’s even more problematic because the Broncos have a lot of money on the books. Denver has $129 million in salary commitments, according to the Denver Post. They can cut that down by re-negotiating contracts and making cuts before attempting to accomplish quite a bit in free agency. Rosenthal went on to point out that Tebow is going to need a quality backup because of his physical style of play, but wonders if the Broncos can afford to pay so much to a guy not in the plans for 2012. It's a legitimate question and yet another situation to follow up on when the lockout is lifted.
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