Tebow! (Page 2)

I like Tebow because he plays a different but also winning style of football than the conventional pro dropback quarterback.   There is more than one way to win a football game. 

I would be concerned that his head-down running style makes him really vulnerable to concussions at the pro level.  Those safeties are so fast and big and hit so hard.  Tebow is tough but eventually he gets really nailed.  What is the over/under to Tebow's first concussion?

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I'm a Gator, 'nuff said.

I'm wearing a Tebow shirt right now...

I hardly think that 5 games is a sizeable example.  You do realize there are have been more one hit wonders in the NFL than QBs ( Derek Anderson, Rick Mirer Elvis Grback to name a few) that have been succesful playing like Tebow does.

My only question is why would you send an 8 man blitz on a third down? He hadnt shown the ability to consistently beat you with his throws and a blitz like that is one missed tackle away from a long run. I couldnt believe the play call.

That said, saying that Tebow is 5-1 because of how well he played is is like saying the Ravens won the Super Bowl because of Trent Dilfer. The team has managed to ugly up some games and Tebow has made some plays in the clutch, but I think you have to say that the Broncos have won some of those games in spite of his play rather than because of it.

actually, the line-up did change.  The Broncos traded their most productive receiver, Brandon Loyd. Also, look at the San Diego game where the almost got Tebowed in the final minutes.

As a 49er fan, we have played this game before. Shaun Hill ran off a bunch of wins despite not playing all that well and a large number of fans jumped on the band wagon. Look how well that turned out for us.

I see some similarities in that 49er team and this Bronco team. they both under acheived early in the season and slightly over acheived as the season went on. Strong defensive play kept them in some games and allowed the new QB to make some plays.

I'm not saying that Tebow hasnt done some things well. But I'm also not going to say that a QB who completes 2 passes in a game is the reason their season has turned around. I give Fox credit for beign flexible enough to create an offense that works rather than trying to force a square peg through a round hole but I see more Shaun Hill in the future than John Elway.

Same thing with the Ravens in 2000.  They had lost 3 games in a row and were 5 and 4.  After Dilfer took over they didnt loose another came and continued to win the Superbowl, yet you dont see anyone saying that the Ravens won because of Dilfer.  I feel confident in betting that by the time the season is over the honeymoon will be over and that he won't start another game again in his carreer unless something freaky happens.

Rex Ryan may have had 4 weeks of game film...but I'll bet you he only spent 3 days (Monday thru Wednesday) looking over it trying to prepare for Tebow.  The Jets just came off a home game against New England which was to decide who would have control over the division.  I seriously doubt that Ryan was too worried about Denver and Tebow until Monday of this week.  Factor in that they had the Sunday night game, then had to travel from New York to Denver, and that's pretty much as little prep time as you can get.

That being said...the Jets defense still shut down Tebow.  As did Kansas City, as did Miami.  Tebow's offense managed to score 17 points against KC, 10 points against the Jets, 18 points (aided by an onside kick and OT...otherwise it might have been just 8) to Miami, and 38 points against Oakland (aided by a punt return for TD and 3 carson palmer INTs).

So it is what it is.  Tebow is a competitor...he plays hard...but he's not the one holding the opposition to such putrid offensive outputs so he has a chance to shine at the end of the game. 

I'm not a Tebow hater...I cheer for him to do well.  But the reason Denver is 4-1 in their last 5 games is not because of Tebow.  I don't know...mabye the defense and offensive line plays harder for tebow than orton.  If that's the case, than maybe you can give Tebow more credit.  I just don't think that's the case.

They are winning because their defence is keeping them in low scoring games.

Against teams that beat their defence, they are destroyed - i.e. if they played the Saints, it would turn out like the Lions and Packers games.

If we drop their two outliers (the 10 points against the Lions, and the 38 against the Raiders), they consistently score between 14 and 24.  No matter who is playing QB.  If their D keeps they other team under 20, they have a chance.  They gave up 45 to the Lions, and 49 to the Packers

The biggest difference between Orton and Tebow is that Tebow isn't throwing picks. It makes it a lot easier on your defense when you arent turning the ball over.

That said, its hard to throw picks when you are one hopping the ball to your receivers. 45% completion percentage is dreadful.

Sometimes you need a ra ra guy to get you going.  I believe that Tebow gets the guys excited to play.  He will put out 100% and his teamates (including the defense) give 100% for him.  That is why the defense is playing so much better.  That and the fact that a ground game eats clock and lets the D rest occasionally as compared to a 3 and out passing offense.

I've watched the Broncos for  years.  This type of play is awful to watch, but I'd take these wins over Plumber, Cutler and Ortons mopey play any day of the week.  And like I said, the defense is playing better for them now as well.

The important question is who likes GOD more - Tebow or Newton.  Tebow is getting the wins, but Newton is playing really well for a rookie.  It's a tough call, but I think God has blessed Carolina more than Denver.