Orton gives Cowboys a chance to advance

Orton gives Cowboys a chance to advance

For all the criticism periodically and repeatedly heaped on Cowboys owner/G.M. Jerry Jones, he deserves praise on one fairly important front. Jones had the foresight to acquire a veteran backup with experience competing for playoff berths. In 2012, Jones and the Cowboys signed Kyle Orton to a three-year, $10.5 million contract, with $5 million up…