Dan Orlovsky achieved a remarkable feat during the NFL Pro Bowl week festivities. The precision passing contest, which was open to quarterbacks from across the league, saw Orlovsky, a former QB for the Lions, emerge as the top scorer with an impressive 27 points in the first round. This achievement is particularly noteworthy considering that Orlovsky is no longer an active player.
Despite his outstanding performance, there was one individual who attempted to undermine Orlovsky’s accomplishment. A veteran analyst, for some reason, took it upon himself to belittle the former QB’s success. He went as far as bringing up a past incident where Orlovsky ran out of bounds during a game with the Detroit Lions. This unnecessary comparison to Stephen A. practicing free throws was a clear overstep.
It is evident that the analyst’s comments were uncalled for. Orlovsky’s success in the precision passing contest does not guarantee his prowess as an NFL quarterback. However, the fact that he can still throw the ball with such precision after retirement is undeniably impressive. The analyst’s belief that he could match or surpass Orlovsky’s score is both ridiculous and delusional, especially when considering the scores achieved by current NFL quarterbacks in the contest.
Chris Russo, Orlovsky’s counterpart on ESPN, displayed unprofessional behavior by downplaying his accomplishments on live television. Orlovsky, when asked about Russo’s response on the Pat McAfee Show, exhibited true professionalism by respectfully declining to make any negative remarks. Regardless of the criticism, Orlovsky’s score in the precision passing contest remains an impressive achievement.