The really wonderful thing about football, it is not a reality show. It is far more real than mere scripted entertainment. The men on the field won their position by blood, sweat, tears, and guts. The great ones have stuck to their personal commitments through decades of hard work. That is the essence of character.

I take issue with those who criticize my quarterback from the superficial aspects of mechanical skills alone. Such criticism is superficial and ignores the role that character plays in the lives of all champions. Heroes of the game, like Gale Sayers, who made it so clear that the heart of the game is not about size or mechanical skills (he was more than a runner). I would rather watch Gale Sayers than a certain 6’5” quarterback. (6’5”) has not shown me anything that raises my heartbeat and I am undecided if he will ever be exciting to watch. Heroics are why I watch and why I played all those years. It was the feeling that I shared with my teammates that made the game real. If not for great things we did together, I would not be a fan today.

You, who called Tim a mere runner and suggested he is nothing else, have forced me to explain: Tebow shows that sense of passion. He reminds me of the best things I ever did on the field. It is that ability to play “over our heads” that gave meaning to the game. That is also the vital ingredient to Super Bowl excellence. Tebow has that thing which makes football important.

One other time my wife and I were at a Trophy’s Sports Bar in San Diego – the Broncos were playing KC, and trailing by 13 in the 4th quarter … some Chiefs fan got up to leave and announced – “Broncos win by 1 – I’ve seen this game before” … everybody laughed as he left, but by God Elway brought the Broncos back and they did win by 1 … I’ll NEVER forget that …

Actually, Tebow has a long way to go with true Elway fans, but he does have a heck of a start …

Good job by the D last night.

I believe that several people thought the same as I last night that the Jets touchdown was fishy. It looked to me as though the “fumble” was intentional. I know I’m being a homer on that one but it was very questionable.

When we got stuck at the 5 on the last drive, I kept thinking “The Drive” and “We’ve got them right where we want them”. Even posted it last night and then Woody mentions it today. Good stuff!!!

And I agree all heartily, it only takes one hit, but Tebow obviously likes to hit and get hit, no getting around that seems like, probably have to live with it until he can’t go, Tebow sems to want to live life all at once and all out all the time and I don’t think he is specially concerned about his long term future in this league, it’s all out now and every game for him no matter what the coaches would tell him, it’s his nature, coaches are obviously learning that’s the only way he’ll be able to contribute in this league so they let him loose, we just need a real good back up if we decide to stick with Tebow would be our best insurance.