Watkins: Kyle Orton still not working out

boozeman said:
The only thing that makes sense. If he quits, he has to pay back money. But if he just comes to camp and flops around, what good is he doing then?

If he gave a shit, he would be preparing like he could start given Romo's injury issues.

But hey, not worried.
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Again, a team without a f'ing plan. Weeden is not a plan, either.
 
Funny thing is, Garrett and Orton share the same agent.

If Garrett were the big shot in the organization he would know more than he does.
 
 
 
:lol

Playing chicken with a player about finances is not something we do very well.
 
Kyle Orton, Dallas Cowboys in standoff over future


By Chris Wesseling
Around the League Writer
Published: May 22, 2014 at 08:25 p.m.
Updated: May 22, 2014 at 08:45 p.m.


Quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson made it clear early this week that the Dallas Cowboys are "still hopeful" Kyle Orton will report for June's mandatory minicamp.

Wilson shouldn't hold his breath.

After months of speculation, we now know that Orton's desire is to retire from the NFL.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday's edition of "NFL Total Access" that Orton has informed the Cowboys of a wish to retire at age 31. He doesn't want to play for them or any other team.

The problem with Orton's stance is that the Cowboys will force him to pay back $3 million of his $5 million signing bonus if he follows through on that plan to walk away.

For now, the two sides are in a standoff.

The Cowboys' brain trust views Orton as a top backup, which his why they shelled out so much money to bring him on board in the first place. They expected to have his services as Tony Romo insurance for the 2014 season.

The ball is in Orton's court. Retirement might just be a luxury he can't afford.
 
boozeman said:
After months of speculation, we now know that Orton's desire is to retire from the NFL.
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This was one of the worst kept secrets. Dallas knew this a long time ago which is why they signed two veteran QBs with playing experience in the NFL. I don't blame Dallas for waiting in hopes of recouping 3 mil. 3 mil in cap space would help this team a ton.
 
It's not a standoff. Either he plays or he doesn't. It's not like the Cowboys lose a ton if he doesn't.

Oh wait...
 
While I do think it would be nice to recoup 3 mill in cap space, why would you want to force him to come back?

Who the hell wants a disinterested player, especially at a position as important as QB?
 
Texas Ace said:
While I do think it would be nice to recoup 3 mill in cap space, why would you want to force him to come back?

Who the hell wants a disinterested player, especially at a position as important as QB?
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I guess they are still panicked about "Romo can't play game 1" scenarios and they don't love Weeden any more than we do.
 
Clay_Allison said:
I guess they are still panicked about "Romo can't play game 1" scenarios and they don't love Weeden any more than we do.
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I don't know that it's a panic position, I think they are trying to cover both contingencies.
 
Texas Ace said:
While I do think it would be nice to recoup 3 mill in cap space, why would you want to force him to come back
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They may not even really want him to come back but they can't come outright and say that. If they want to force the guy to retire they have to at least pretend like they have every intention of keeping him on the roster this year. If they don't, then it tips the hand to Orton that he can just wait and eventually be cut, saving himself 3 mil.
 
Texas Ace said:
While I do think it would be nice to recoup 3 mill in cap space, why would you want to force him to come back?

Who the hell wants a disinterested player, especially at a position as important as QB?
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We force disinterested coaches to stick around as well.

I'm gonna make you love me.
 
No better way to go out than to throw a season ending int. Props Orton.
 
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Wants to do more of this
 
Seriously, I'd tell him to piss off.

Honestly, I wouldn't want a guy on my team whose heart isn't into it 100%. But we're talking about Jerry Jones Cowboys so they'll bend over backwards for any and everyone.
 
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