Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow got another stamp of approval from Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway Tuesday.
On DenverBroncos.com’s weekly show ‘Elway Live’, Elway said he is pleased with the way Tebow has progressed.
“I’m very happy with it,” Elway said. “The whole staff is very happy. The team is very happy. Over the seven games he’s started, we’ve won six of those and we’ve won in a lot of different ways.”
Sunday’s victory against the Minnesota Vikings turned out to be another way Tebow and the Broncos pulled out a win: via a shootout.
In Tebow’s six previous starts, none had really pitted two offenses firing on all cylinders. In most games, the Broncos defense held firm and the offense produced when it counted to get the victory.
But this time around, Tebow and the Broncos needed to match the offensive outburst that the Vikings displayed, and they were able to do that.
“It gives us the confidence to know that if we do get in a shootout, we can keep up,” Elway said. “There’s not many people out there who thought we could win a shootout. I think this answered a lot more questions out there that we could go ahead and if things weren’t going well on the defensive side that we are able to answer the bell offensively.”
Tebow had his best passing game all season, going 10-for-15 for 202 yards and two touchdowns. He had four completions for more than 20 yards. He was able to put up those numbers without really having to carry the ball. One week after recording 22 rushes, he had just four against the Vikings.
“It just goes to show you what a weapon he is, that if they shut down one aspect whether it be with his legs, that he can beat them with his arm and vice versa,” Elway said. “If they’re going to make him throw the football, he can beat them with his legs. I think that’s one of the great attributes Tim has, that he can do both.”
To listen to this week’s show or any previous ‘Elway Live’ podcasts, click here.
-Kenny Legan
Tags: Elway Live, Tim Tebow, Week 14
I agree, DR is not a good passer, I just brought him up b/c like you said he could play multiple spots
RG3 is legit, but he most likely goes in the 1st round, 2nd the latest, and I’m not sure if we want to go that direction IMO
BFE! What up Buddy!
Told you DMT was worth keeping around… I hope you liked it, cause that was just a little Taste!!!
all iknow is that james has ran for 1700 yards 2 seasons in a row and this year is avg 7.4 yards a carry and has 17 td i like him
Andre Ware…. Rodney Peete… RG3…
Sorry to be the one to burst your bubble early but don’t get to excited about the kids future in the NFL…
I agree bro….glad we didn’t cut him,LMAO!
Who wudda thunk it 144 yds 2 tds!!!!!!!!
I agree BFE, we need a legit CB. I hope I’m wrong, but I have a feeling that fact will become painfully clear after the NE game…
Turtle,just talkin’ bout a backup to Tebow,somebody that can run the Offense if Tebow was to get hurt,sure as Hell not Quinn or Weber,neither has ever ran that kind of Offense,just saying.
OT,problem is 5 outta the top 8 top ranked CBs are juniors,and don’t know who is coming out and who is staying in school!
Later guys….Bronc on!!!!!!!!
Kellen Moore gents…Kellen Moore!!! He’s perfect to back up Tebow.
I think we just need Tebow to arm wrestle Big Ben and we’ll call it good!!!
MY REASONING…
1. TEBOW Offense works because of TEBOW… Someone that is Kind of like him will simply be swallowed up by the speed, size and ferociousness of NFL Defenses..
2. TEBOW Offense? = How many Read/Options did we run last week?
This offense is grooming Tebow to be great player and the transition takes time, but the ultimate goal is to run a Pro offense that has the added benefit of a Read/Option Option if you will… The simple fact that you HAVE to respect his legs gives HIM alone an edge in this type of offense
3. It would be a long term set back to pick a sub-par athlete because he has SOME of Tebow’s skills… A back-up should be selected on his own merit/talent/leadership ability…
4. Read/Option is not a complicated system… and Takes very little time to learn… We would be better served to get the most talented guy that is available late in the draft (or free agency…)
*** Last years biggest percieved need was DT… which we did not draft… Weber is Fox’s guy and he has a great arm and good wheels… There are soooo many variables that go into this decision that obviously everyone see’s it there own way… This is just my opinion (AND reasons for said oppinion)
Laters BFE!!! you gotta tell me about your deer hunt next time your here!!!
I would enjoy Kellen Moore… A poor man’s Drew Brees… Not a bad guy to have on your sideline… Also a proven Winner in big games…
Yes- LaMichael James because of his speed and big play ability. But Trent Richardson or Marcus Lattimore because of their “Beastness” would be great too!
What a great game to see live! I am still horse. Lol. Mays missed a few tackles. Secondary needs to tighten up. But i must keep the streak alive so Bears 16 Broncos 13. If Keller falls to us I would love to have him around. Quinn will be gone and we really know nothing about Weber.
If Tebow gets hurt we would run the same offence without the option.
Hi 66,
Is Percy Harvin as fast as he looks on TV? I would love to have him make his way back to Denver, and with Tebow as OUR Quarterback I think we will find it easy to draw quality free agents on both sides of the ball…
Back? I meant to… Back with Tebow… Blah…
I will say I was VERY impressed with the play where Tebow ran all the way to his left, then hit Thomas with the pass that went for a TD … TT NEVER looked to run on that play – so he IS learning as he goes … the play came open late, and he was still looking – result: SUCCESS …
So – the score’s tied, and the Vikings get the ball, and my wife sits down with me to watch the last 2 minutes … I tell her what’s going on, and just as she says “what they need is an interception”, the ball goes right to Goodman … it was like – “are you kidding me??” … everybody here knows – we’re just not used to things happening like that … for the Chargers – yes!! … for the Steelers – yes!! … but – the Broncos??? … it just seemed unreal …
Hello Bronco Country!!!!
Do you guys think that the jerseys next year will change at all, since were going to all orange and nike?
Cause im about to say screw it and buy me a Orange #15 jersey
Marshawn Lynch Is a free agent at Season’s end… He plays like a beast for Seattle but didn’t do alot in Buffalo…
Could be an option, all be it a pricy one…
Just wrote an article about the astrological chart of the Denver Broncos for MHR…talked about Elway’s chart, Tebow’s chart, Broncos organization chart and the 6 Superbowl charts…check it out: The Stars Align For Tebow’s Broncos.
http://www.milehighreport.com/2011/12/6/2617344/the-stars-align-for-tebows-broncos
Broncos 28
Bears 13
I think the broncos can shut out the bears this week.
Possibly, but to shut out the Bears you have to shut out Hetser and the Chiefs couldn’t do that, Hester is the one that got the Bears in FG postion for their only 3 points of that game.
This will make you take a double look:
Denver’s defense is:
24th in the NFL in yards allowed per game (366.4)
24th in points (24.3)
23rd in passing yards (245.2)
20th in rushing yards (121.3)
So much for a top tier D, LOL.
Good thing stats have nothing to do with win and loss records.
Even so we missed Von big time, this does not look good at this time of the season:
Minnesota’s Christian Ponder threw for a career-best 381 yards Sunday, running back Toby Gerhart rushed for a career-best 91 yards and wide receiver Percy Harvin had a career-best 156 yards receiving.
Nothing like a real cold shower early in the morning to wake you up and give you a clearer outlook on the day ahead, LMAO.
And Fox is the voice of reason:
“I don’t like giving a grade until the full body of work is done, and we’re not done yet. I like grading when the test is over.”
Bet Elway is doing exactly the same thing about Tebow…
I hope our D feels like champ that they had a less than stellar 2nd half and will play like they have something to prove against the bears…. having von back won’t hurt. Daddybronc…. love your veiw on the draft!
I like the idea of waiting til the end of the year then grading evryone’s performance and making trades or cuts with a business mindset what would b most beneficial for the team. I think Tebow is more than earning his money so i am not worried. I hope DMT keeps it going the rest of the year! if we have ED and DMT we could have a nice passing game to help out in shootout games!
I think half of the passing yards allowed on D were against goody…. good thing he made an int the past few games or he would b getting benched. I like the guy just not his coverage skills. bt if he can keep getting ints its ok with me …
Morning Bay!
Looks like we agree at least!!! Von being such a game changer should just reassure people that Elway does know what he’s doing…
First two major moves as the Broncos Head man?!?
1. Hired John Fox
2. Drafted Von Miller
VON TEBOW FOOTBALL!!!
FTB
You do have to take all our accomplishments with a grain of salt is the bottom line. Lady luck has been squarely on our side in this unbelievable stretch:
-We played Miami just before they got good and pulled out a miracle 18-15 win.
-We got a well deserved revenge at the Raidetrs against a minus McFadden team, not to mention it was Palmer’s first game.
-We squeaked a win against a minus LT Jets.
-We beat a KC team who was all out of safeties.
-We won at SD in OT against a depleted Charger roster, DE castillo, WR Floyd, T McNeill and G Green and Vasquez.
-We won at Minnesota against a minus Adrian Peterson team.
And Lady Luck is continuing:
-Sunday we will be playing against a Bear team minus Cutler and minus Forte.
So it really tells me the first time I’ll truly know anything about how far this team can go this year is against the Pats, unless Brady goes down and is ruled out for the game too, LOL.
Because after that we go to Buffalo who is without one of the top runner in the league in Fred jackson and finish at KC against Orton would be my guess, so not exactly scary thoughts there because he won’t wear a red jersey, LOL.
Yep, N-E is it as far as a measuring stick for me.
I agree with you somewhat gabe, but, if your man that you are covering continues to run rampant down the field on you, those interceptions that you occasionally make will not make up for the points that you allowed your man to make in the meantime. One or two interceptions do not make up for 100+ yards to me.
That KC game against Orton is so much going to remind me of the movie about the replacements. The qb told the crazy guy on their defense during practice not to hit the guy wearing red, then later tells him “remember what I said about not hitting the guy wearing red…forget it!” This is going to be Coach Fox toVon Miller, “remember what I said about not hitting the guy wearing red…forget it!” Now you can hit the guy wearing red. Oh how I feel so sorry for Orton…NOT!!!
Goody scares the heck out of me. He gets burned more times than not.
The NFL and NBC-TV have not announced whether they will “flex” the Dec. 18 Broncos-Patriots game to prime time. It is still possible there will be a “flex” announcement this morning.
Ordinarily, NBC and the NFL announce their “flexed” game two Mondays before — or 13 days in advance of — the game so that the affected teams can properly adjust their schedules.
Problem is, the game initially was scheduled to be shown on CBS. It was not able to capitalize on telecasting a Tebow-led Broncos comeback Sunday against Minnesota because the game was moved up to the earlier game slot on FOX.
And this is why Kraft is not for the change and also why we shouldn’t be:
From a competitive standpoint, both the Broncos and Patriots would have some concern about playing Sunday night because both play the following Saturday, Christmas Eve.
Those numbers Bay, is the reason we need to KEEP drafting Defense. I mean you said it, this is the same defense with avg guys like haggan, mcbean, etc … the scheme is really carrying them but we need more talent … thats why to me … a QB in the draft is ridiculous to me. Rather get a Veteran back up that can actually help Tebow make the full transition. Need CB/DT as first and 2nd pick IMO. But even with those numbers, the D has played alot of BEND but don’t Break … only Breaking twice in this winning stretch (Lions and Vikes) … Ill take that because even the Chargers were gashing us … they just couldn’t get the TDs.
For the person talking Marshawn Lynch … I yelled from the heavens to get the guy … they traded a 3rd roun dpick for the guy … same time we traded a 3rd round pick for freaking Maroney. Marshawn was clearly the better option and runs stronger. McD was just tooo in love with the patriots.
TRB
Goodman also arguably won us two games, that’s what happens when you are a CB.
That would be a tough argument… he may have played his part in those victories, but he was simply making up for sooo many mistakes that he had to do Something or find the pine…
I give him Props for making a couple big plays… but if he stepped it up overall it would be better for everyone…
I understand the whole sunday night saturday game … really I do … but I don’t think its that big a deal … Players would probably tell me its a big difference whether they play early in the day or at night. To me I don’t see why it should really matter. You get to sleep that night like everyone else who played that day …. now if it was monday night I would be opposed, but sunday night … why not. BUt then again … those few hours might really matter to players and coaches so I dunno. I hear that alt but never truly understand the big diff between sunday afternoon and sunday night as far as having an “edge” goes. TRB
I hope everyone noticed that despite being 10 of 15, that he never missed a reciever, used his legs to extend the play without running, and as always made great decisions with the football. I guarantee his future is looking better than ever. This game while still not a benchmark for quarterbacking in the NFL proved that not only is he improving, but at a rapid clip. He is in the seventh game of his evolution into a passing quarterback with four more regular season games to go. I don’t think its a stretch to say they can beat the Patriots or enter the playoffs at 11-5 with a legitimate shot at beating or at least competing with the best teams in the AFC. Obviously I am getting ahead of things, but from a realistic standpoint no one expected us to be here, including us.
i wouldn`t mind signing Lynch in the offseason, he`s a stud runner.
Bay – good points on the defense & our recent affair with lady luck.. I said it last night that while I’m pumped with the way our D is playing of late, the rational side of me is still a little skeptical.. That NE game will be telling, and if we can’t get to Brady in time, I have a feeling he will crave us up like a thanksgiving turkey…
Its been happenign since champ got here … any one on the other side of him will always get challenged and get gashed repeatedly. But the fact that the yget challenged alot is why they actually have more of a chance (from a probability stand point) to make plays/picks. So gotta take the good with the bad with Goodman unfortunately. Its jus that sometimes when he gets beat he looks like complete trash … not that he competitively got beat, but just outright got beat lol. TRB
Tsunami, glad to see you are well grounded on this one, N-E will be our first and only real test as to what we could do in the playoffs in my opinion. That game will tell me bunches.
If we go 11-5, we`ll jump Houston for the # 3 seed instead of the fourth seed. No way the Texans win out, have you seen their last four games?
Tha N.E. vs Denver game will be a close one too. We always play good against them at home and come away with a win. This N.E. team is scary though. Their defense has problems.