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Bueller, Bueller, Bueller In honor of John Hughes' recent passing and Kyle Orton's difficulty passing last Friday, I thought I'd attempt a pithy reference in the title of this synopsis for the first preseason game of the year.  I will not continue the Hughes' theme (if you are reading this mission accomplished) but will relate some observations, Q&A, and comment on what lies ahead from both the positive and negative perspectives. Observations - Orton's 3 INTs First impressions are lasting, and after tonight’s game against SF the image most Broncos fans have of their new QB is similar to the feeling one gets watching an airplane crash or other major disaster.  Orton was inexcusably inept in his Broncos debut but as many previous writers have noted, it is the preseason and there is time to improve.  It wasn’t all bad, but bad enough. We knew Orton was coming into a new offense and surroundings, but we didn’t think he woul...
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