rocknrobn26 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Sorry all, I LIKE ORTON! I'm not saying he's the next coming, but I like him, regardless of him being another Big 10 QB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitansFan Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 (edited) I'd like to be optimistic about his abilities, since I think he was pretty much on the same par as Brees when coming out of college. I'll need to look at their numbers to see if I am nuts about that. 844342[/snapback] I got bored so I went ahead and got the stats for both. First, Orton. Att Comp Int Yards TD 142 69 3 686 2 (2001)317 192 9 2257 13 (2002)414 251 7 2885 15 (2003)389 236 5 3090 31 (2004)1262 748 24 8918 61 (career) Now, Brees. Att Comp Int Yards TD 43 19 1 232 0 (1997)569 361 20 3983 39 (1998)554 337 12 3909 25 (1999)512 309 12 3668 26 (2000)1678 1026 45 11792 90 (career) Do with it what you will. Edited June 17, 2005 by TitansFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 My worst post ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I look forward to taking $49.83 from you in our league. This will literally be like taking candy from a baby. 842147[/snapback] Your gonna get your f'n *** kicked you cocky SOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I got bored so I went ahead and got the stats for both. First, Orton. Att Comp Int Yards TD 142 69 3 686 2 (2001)317 192 9 2257 13 (2002)414 251 7 2885 15 (2003)389 236 5 3090 31 (2004)1262 748 24 8918 61 (career) Now, Brees. Att Comp Int Yards TD 43 19 1 232 0 (1997)569 361 20 3983 39 (1998)554 337 12 3909 25 (1999)512 309 12 3668 26 (2000)1678 1026 45 11792 90 (career) Do with it what you will. 844447[/snapback] Lots of ways to interpret this. Basically the same offense that got a bit wise and began running the ball some more. The stats don't match up, but not much of a change if you equal them out in attempts. 59% completion percentage to 61% Probably not as many TD's or yards, but less INT's. "On par" isn't exactly right, but close enough. Thanks for running those numbers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Lots of ways to interpret this. Basically the same offense that got a bit wise and began running the ball some more. The stats don't match up, but not much of a change if you equal them out in attempts. 59% completion percentage to 61% Probably not as many TD's or yards, but less INT's. "On par" isn't exactly right, but close enough. Thanks for running those numbers! 845031[/snapback] I was a season-ticket holder in the Brees era and also watched most of Orton's games, and it was pretty obvious to me that Orton is not on the same level as Brees. Brees played on an offense that couldn't run the ball to save their lives, his defenses were terrible, and he was a stud after only one year in the system. Orton played on teams that had much better defenses (especially in '02 and '03), ran the ball a little better, and he was benched towards the end of last season for poor play. Orton was in a much better position to win (better wideouts and MUCH better defenses), yet it was Brees who won the Big Ten and took Purdue to the Rose Bowl. Brees was put in a Peyton Manning-like position and won shootouts while operating in a complex (for college) offensive scheme. When he was drafted, there was no doubt in my mind that he would eventually become a legitimate NFL starter, as he did just about everything that was asked of him and succeeded admirably. Despite playing in an overall better situation, Orton hasn't accomplished what Brees has at the collegiate level and I have my doubts about him being a successful NFL starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stimer Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I was a season-ticket holder in the Brees era and also watched most of Orton's games, and it was pretty obvious to me that Orton is not on the same level as Brees. Brees played on an offense that couldn't run the ball to save their lives, his defenses were terrible, and he was a stud after only one year in the system. Orton played on teams that had much better defenses (especially in '02 and '03), ran the ball a little better, and he was benched towards the end of last season for poor play. Orton was in a much better position to win (better wideouts and MUCH better defenses), yet it was Brees who won the Big Ten and took Purdue to the Rose Bowl. Brees was put in a Peyton Manning-like position and won shootouts while operating in a complex (for college) offensive scheme. When he was drafted, there was no doubt in my mind that he would eventually become a legitimate NFL starter, as he did just about everything that was asked of him and succeeded admirably. Despite playing in an overall better situation, Orton hasn't accomplished what Brees has at the collegiate level and I have my doubts about him being a successful NFL starter. 845132[/snapback] So does Orton = Brady of Purdue football? I gotta stop that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Your gonna get your f'n *** kicked you cocky SOB. 844495[/snapback] Hey kid don't be mad at me, be mad at the bullies at school who keep taking your lunch money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 So does Orton = Brady of Purdue football? 845301[/snapback] He might have been, had they actually won something significant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Krenzel got picked up by the Bengals. Wonder if he'll make the roster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.