Kyle Orton: What Is Being Said Versus the Evidence

New Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton has received a lot of criticism lately. He has been called weak—armed and interception prone. Are these charges true? Let's take a look. Kyle Orton’s interceptions Ever since the Cutler—Orton trade much as been made of Orton’s interceptions.  In 2008 Orton threw 12 interceptions out of 465 pass attempts. The interesting thing is that nine of those interceptions came during games in which Orton was sacked three or more times. Chicago split those games, going 2—2. Orton does throw two interceptions against New Orleans, a game where he was only sacked one time. He goes on to lead a drive at the end of the game to tie it and another drive in overtime to win it. The very next game was against Green Bay. This was a game in which Orton was sacked three times but also led a game tying drive in the fourth quarter and a game winning drive in overtime. Clearly Orton can be pressured into throwing interceptions. Does that...