Kyle Orton goes from ordinary in Chicago to outstanding in Denver, where Broncos are 5-0

Orton’s career taking off in Denver

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — In Chicago, his many critics suggested the “O” in quarterback Kyle Orton’s name really stood for “Ordinary.”

So far in Denver, then, it must mean “Outstanding.”

Orton’s Broncos are 5-0 for the first time since 1998, when they won their last Super Bowl with Hall of Famer John Elway under center.

Every week, Orton makes the much-maligned offseason trade of Pro Bowl passer Jay Cutler to Chicago for Orton and a king’s ransom of draft picks look more and more like a wise move for rookie coach Josh McDaniels.