The most interesting and divisive pick in this year's NFL Draft (maybe ever) was the selection of Tim Tebow with the 25th pick. Tebow was one of the greatest college football players ever but there are some questions about how he might do in the NFL.
There is little doubt that Tebow has almost everything you would want in an NFL quarterback, he's big, he's strong, he's fast (for a QB), he's smart, he's experienced (in crucial situations) and his leadership skills are off the charts. And as far as putting in the necessary work, effort and film study, there's no doubt Tebow puts his heart and soul into everything he does. And his off-the-field intangibles are great too. He's very religious and at least as far as we know it's not just empty talk, he really lives his life in an ideal way and is not likely to ever embarrass his organization by raping a girl in a bar bathroom while his bodyguard stands lookout at the door.
There's only one problem with Tim Tebow. He can't throw. Well, actually he can throw, but there are some major questions about his throwing motion and whether he'd be able to get the ball out in time to avoid NFL pass rushers and to beat NFL cornerbacks. He's supposedly reworked his motion to make it NFL-ready, but many are not convinced, including me.
I love Tebow but sometimes hard work is not enough. You have to have all the skills to do the job because at this level a minor weakness will be exploited. I think Tebow will not be a successful NFL quarterback, he may not even get the chance if he doesn't show development in practice early in his career. If Tebow is willing to give up his QB dream I think he could have a successful career as a tight end or a fullback.
Freedo and other Broncos fans are all going nuts over this, they think he is going to be great.
What do you think? Vote below and back up your opinion in the comments section.
Monday, April 26, 2010
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I'm not as crazy about the Tebow pick as maybe my actions on Facebook seem to suggest. My passion is fueled by the pundits pissing on the pick all weekend when the following is true.
If New England picked him, it'd be brilliant because Belichick went to Gainesville the past four years and worked him out and got to know him (well guess who else was there three of those years).
If Baltimore picked him, they would've been genius for "ignoring needs" (yes this was said more than once) and taking an athlete.
If Philadelphia picked him, Sal Paolantonio (sp?) would've told us that Andy Reid already knows what to do with him.
But because its the Broncos and McDaniels, and everyone assumes him to have a God complex, this is seen as a reach. I know Tebow will do whatever's necessary to get to where he needs to be mechanics wise and McDaniels has seen enough of him to know how to help him. You can tell me this might not happen. Just don't tell me Jimmy Claussen's going to be a better Quarterback, because that I know right now is bullshit.
Tebow will be fine. McDaniels is a great coach and will figure out how to maximize his ability.
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