Stats are for Losers

Kyle Orton did throw for over 300 yards Monday night. See what I mean?

Denver fans have grown accustomed to seeing Orton put up respectable numbers in losses. Now 11-18 as Denver's starting quarterback, I'm not impressed with any numbers Orton puts up.

I must be alone. In the limited analysis of the Broncos Raiders game from Monday, which Denver lost 23-20, commentators are very quick to jump on the fact that Orton did in fact throw for more than 300 yards. It's also well documented that he was on pace to throw for almost 5000 yards last season before slowing down and then sitting the last 3 games. Oh, and he was 3-10.

Passing Judgement: Raiders 23 - Broncos 20

I hate the Raiders. I hate losing to them in Denver (in the orange jerseys) even more!

That's what happened tonight. The Broncos, though improved, still have a long way to go before returning to prominence.