Kansas City Chiefs claim Kyle Orton
The Kyle Orton Sweepstakes are over, and Orton is a Kansas City Chief. ESPN reported that the Chiefs claimed Orton from waivers Wednesday, ESPN.com reported.
Orton reportedly wanted to go to the Chicago Bears, who were in need of a quarterback after starter Jay Cutler broke his thumb over the weekend. That isn’t happening.
The Chiefs also had a need at quarterback after Matt Cassel suffered a season-ending injury to his throwing hand against Orton’s old team, the Denver Broncos. Cassel’s season is over, and his backup, Tyler Palko, wasn’t exactly impressive in Monday night’s 34-3 drubbing by the New England Patriots. Palko served up three interceptions.
Not sure why the Chiefs wouldn’t ride out the rest of the season with Palko and Ricky “Captain America” Stanzi, unless the Chiefs aren’t willing to admit the rest of the season is lost. The future would seem brighter by sucking for Luck.
