The Case Against Tim Tebow - aka The Dolphins and Tebow Part 2

and I think Tebow can eventually become one. I just don’t want to deal with the unneeded drama and repetitive QB controversy questions brought up. And I don’t think the Dolphins want to, either. Once Henne has a game where he throws 2 INTs we’ll hear Tebow’s name nonstop.

I could, however, see Tebow end up somewhere with a steady QB position. Somewhere like Tampa (ticket sales also), New England, or somewhere else to play wildcat/h-back type role.

hmmm…..

The flip flop is crazy,

I LOVE THE NFL!

I enjoyed both articles and i feel you demonstrated integrity by showing both sides of Tebow. We may have been able to avoid some of the negatives posts by releasing the story at one time rather than two, but i have enjoyed the banter.

That being said… I am not a Tebow supporter.. I feel as though he peaked in college and will go down as one of the best college football players of all time. I hope for the best for him because he is genuinely a good person, hard worker, and talented guy. The only way i would want to see him on the Dolphins is as a 3rd string QB/ FB/ TE / conditioning coach. He can still bring alot to whatever team he ends up with.

I agree that one of the biggest issues with Tebow is the hoopla that goes with him. Fox just announced what was apparent, that Orton is the starter, and it set off yet another round of Posts and comments at MHR. Probably getting close to 600 comments by now, all saying the same thing, more or less. And MHR is a microcosm of Broncos fans.
Many observers at training camp this year came away with the opinion that Tebow hadn’t progressed since last year, but rather regressed. Maybe because of the lockout, maybe because he spent too much time flying around the country to his book signings.
My opinion is that the Broncos FO would like to be rid of the problem. But I doubt they’ll just release him. A trade for an undisclosed future draft pick is possible, but that’s just my opinion.
Frankly, I don’t see why any team in the NFL would want him and the storm that comes with him, unless they’re willing to just install him as starter and see if he sinks or swims. Broncos do have a strong point in that John Elway is the VP in charge of football operations, so any decision about Tebow that is made will have serious cred behind it. Anyway, stay tuned. This will all be ongoing.

I don’t know how you can call his time in Denver a failure.

He started 3 games, and appeared in spot duty in 6 more. He was responsible for 881 yds, 11 tds, 3 ints, and 1 fumble which he recovered. What about that is a failure?

Hell, in his 3 games as a starter, he had 850 yds, 7 tds, 3 ints, and a fumble which was recovered. That looks pretty good to me.

I’d say he’s worth whatever we would have traded for Orton.

If he’s available for a low pick and would restructure his contract or if he was a free agent, what is the harm in Miami getting him? Henne will sink or swim on his own merits. Tebow would only increase the competition. If Henne and Tebow fail, a new staff would come in next year a pick a QB #1 anyways. If Henne fails and Tebow succeeds, then Miami may have found their QB future.

The problem Tebow has in the NFL is that it is too structured. He doesn’t fit into most offensive systems that are being played in the NFL right now like the West Coast Offense or the Quick Pass Timing Offense (Pats). He isn’t a standard “Pocket Passer” either. This is what I mean when I say he doesn’t fit.

But if you put him into an offense similar to the one the Ben Roethlisberger runs in Pittsburgh, he has a chance to succeed. Roethlisberger isn’t a QB that excells in a structure. His best plays are when he improvises. Ask any commentator around and they will say that he holds the ball too long and takes too many hits, yet he makes plays and leads his team. Why couldn’t Tebow do something like that?

Another comparison I would make is Donovan McNabb with the Eagles. This comparison works for me because McNabb was never considered an “accurate” QB just like I don’t think Tebow will ever be an “accurate” QB. From 2000-2005, the Eagles made the playoffs each year appearing in 3 conference championship games and 1 Super Bowl. McNabb only had one season (the Super Bowl year) in which he completed over 60% of his passes. But McNabb always made plays, either with his arm (relatively long delivery) or with his legs. Why couldn’t Tebow do the same thing?

I don’t know if Tebow will ever be as good as Roethlisberger or McNabb. But those two guys are “unconventional” or “unstructured” QB’s that are very successful. All it takes is for a coach to fit an offense around their QB and it could work.

Sorry he never will be, I like the guy and everything he stands for, perfect role model, just not a player!!