Tim Tebow gets his shot.
When Tebow takes the field on Sunday, October 23 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, we’ll all start to get an idea of how good he might be, or might not be.
There are plenty of people who think Tebow will shine and that he has simply been an opportunity away from greatness.
Others think he will never be a great NFL quarterback.
I have no idea how all of this will turn out, either on the 23rd or over the long haul. I really don’t. And I don’t feel any need to offer a prediction.
On the one hand, if anyone has the makeup to be great, Tebow seems to be that person. His character, work ethic, leadership ability, desire and heart are all qualities which not every player has. In a sport like football, all of these characteristics can undoubtedly make a difference in any given game.
On the other hand, people who know football much better than I do have dissected seemingly every aspect of Tebow’s mechanics, acumen and performances to this point in his career. And many have come to the conclusion that Tebow will not amount to a great quarterback.
The debate has raged on.
I can understand the frustration of those who have wanted to see Tebow play sooner. I can understand the points made to support that position.
I can also understand those who are skeptical about the possibilities for Tebow to have long-term success. After all, the NFL is not college football. Success at the college level certainly doesn’t guarantee success in the NFL.
I find it much harder to understand why many of Tebow’s passionate believers have felt it necessary to label others who don’t share the belief that Tebow will definitely be great that they are somehow rooting against him to be so.
I hope Tim Tebow becomes a great NFL quarterback. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least if he does.
I have no idea if he will but I am really interested to find out.
At least now it is time for the talk to give way to play.
Thanks for reading,
Mike
yeah strand…………the video is on nfl.com.
Wouldn’t it be something if we did beat Detroit? Wonder what the experts would have to say then? I was looking at the rest of our schedule and before the change at QB I saw us winning at Miami and that was almost it except maybe against Minnisota but now I can see us maybe going to win 7 games. I hope I am right.
Would an 8-8 record be enough for EFX to keep Tebow as the starter for next year?
I am sad that the Broncos want to move B. Lloyd. He should show his loyalty and work his contract out during the off season. He should sign for a little less here, since he has already bounced around the league and failed until he found a home here in Denver. I think this is why he has never panned out. He is a “me first” guy, and when teams perform poorly those are usually the first shown the door. I hope B. Lloyd lowers his contract demands and stays in Denver for years to come… I like the addition of the new fullback, and I am looking forward to FOX turning Marcus Thomas into a beast. It’s great being a Bronco fan right now, and I can see the Light at the end of the tunnel and it’s blazing!!!!
that was my prediction shaz before the season started and none of this was even a thought…………….7-9. Still think it might be a little unrealistic, but hey, the games still have to be played right?
I think it’s crucial for TT to have a great game against Miami. Play well and he will gain more support from the team and they might begin to rally around him………..stink it up and it might have the opposite reaction.
so armadillo, are you still wanting Fox’s head on a silver platter or has the move to bench orton gained a little props?
baylinorcrush, Your right… Brady has scoreboard (Super Bowl Win).. Brees I think was a little below 500, and Manning won 1 game I think. I hope tebow can get some WINS, thats why I want B. Lloyd to stick around.. GO BRONCOS
Just as I was reading killer say it’s crucial for TT to have a great game, someone drove by my apartment with techno music blazing real loud. I think it’s a sign…either that he will do well, or that techno will be playing at the game.
hahahah @ savinghyrule………….I think it’s a sign!
Yes… shaztah it was awesome to upset the Lions!!!
Wow you guys are on fire today. Must be some good coffee flowing and everyone is excited for the weekend.
armadillo_orton: Don’t let stats rule your world. Tebow has talents that stats can’t measure. He also brings a style that we just don’t see in the NFL that may translate into wins/success without the stats to back him up. That seems impossible I know. You make a good point though.
My fantasy team a couple of years ago featured AP, Randy Moss, Dallas Clark, Tom Brady, Miles Austin and more….championship right?…..WRONG I finished 5th out of 10. It just goes to show you that stats don’t always translate to wins.
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To answer shaztah, no way the organization can evaluate Tebow on a 16 game season, that would’nt be fair, the first 5 games are done and he started none of them. Point is if we end up 7-9 it would mean Tebow went 6-5 as a starter and that should definitely give him a shot for next year. But 6-10 will be tough and I’m thinking more realistically 5-11 meaning Tebow gets 4 wins in 11 games and will have a hard time to convince EFX not to draft a QB in the first round next year.
That’s the reality of how I see things as they stand.
sorry – shaztah meant to say it would be awesome to upset the Lions!!!
Guess I’m already thinking we will…… lol!!
orton should ask to be cut, he’s got the money i think he would want to get as far away from these fans as possilbe. you hate him and he hates you, he’s never had your support. he sucks and you suck
zero is the number of passes caught for a TD’s this season. ZERO and hes asking for top receiver $$$ after one good season.All we did was pass we had no run game last season . As he whines publicly throw me the ball ? One quick point who dropped the clutch 2 point conversion to tie in SD ? I supposes its Tebow’s fault he did not catch it some how darn Lefty’s?
On Hulk …..Is there no end to who will come out of the word work to cash in on Tebows massive popularity and his million and millions of Tebow maniacs. What you gonna do Dolphins when TT runs wild on YOU!
If Orton gets cut he gets his guaranteed 5.5 mil, if he doesn’t he gets his 8.9 mil even on the bench, so that’s a weird request other than to make your point olderthandirt, that we all suck, LOL.
Great post today Mr. Rice. Certainly proved some thoughts (and a certain ape, who came from seemingly nowhere).
The best part of your post, the paragraph about those who believe in Tebow, labeling others as non believers. I for one shall watch with an open mind. Give him the benefit of the doubt and cheer while it lasts. For however long it lasts.
The easiest way to turn an honest man corrupt, is to elect him as a public official. (My grandfather told me that!)
LOL! What they going to say when the Bronco’s become WORLDCHAMPIONS this year? As long as Tebow doesn’t get hurt you WIN the Superbowl! You have so much talent on the team and he knows how to use it. You will be unstoppable now. I will look forward to giving this team some pointers on how to improve every game this year. Here is my first pointer. With the talent you have in the backfield you should seriously explore the WILDCAT. You gonna drive em crazy Tebow!
It seems like Lloyd is Orton’s boy and isn’t too warm to the idea of Tebow. I love Lloyd and think he is pretty good but as wild said he did it one year on a team that pretty much only passed with a QB who only looked his way. His value is good though and his age is increasing so if there is a time to deal him it is now. D Thomas and Decker I think both are loking forward and excited to playing with Tebow where Orton isnt
sndvl…thanks for the kind words. I’m eagerly awaiting the game against Miami. But first I’ll enjoy the bye weekend. Hope you do, too. Mike
Great post Mr. Rice I’m glad you have an unbiased opinion on the situation and I couldn’t agree more glad you offered your opinion and I wish I could orate how you have! Keep it up!
BroncosLAX…thanks. I appreciate it. Mike
worldchampions, I’m not a betting man but the last odds I saw on Denver to win the SB this year are 100/1. If I was a betting man, I’d lay $100 on Tebow to get it done all day long. I’d be a little surprised but not TOO surprised to see us win out. I’m a LOT more confident in our team, without Orton, than I am our coach.
4 wins…..maybe!