Chris Simms has chucked his way back into the quarterback competition.
For most of the offseason, Kyle Orton appeared to be the frontrunner to replace Jay Cutler as the Broncos’ new quarterback. It was Orton who had the most recent playing experience, going 9-6 in 15 starts for the Chicago Bears last season while Simms hasn’t played in nearly three seasons.
“I understand everybody else looking at it that way but to me it doesn’t even matter,” Simms said.
“Regardless, I’m coming out here trying to do my best, trying to learn the offense and compete. At the end of the day, you do your best and let the coaches make their decision.”
Simms clearly got more first-team reps in the passing camp session Thursday that was open to the media. Has Simms moved ahead of Orton in the quarterback competition?
“No,” said Broncos coach Josh McDaniels. “Same thing. Both of them will take reps with the (first team) and we’re going to keep doing that until it becomes clear and apparent, and it’s not yet.
“They’re both doing some good things and they’re both making some mistakes. When one seems to put himself ahead of the other, then it will be an easy decision.”
