Posted by Joe O’Neill
All I’m going to say on this…. is that Tebow isn’t doing it alone. Without a stolid defense and guys that make plays on offense, he doesn’t accomplish anything. It’s his character, more than anything, that’s carrying this team. Guys will line up behind him.
In the meantime, Coach John Fox has done it using the proverbial “smoke and mirrors” approach. Tebow does not yet possess the NFL QB style of play. He’s learning, no question, but Fox had to come up with something “right now” that would save his job and make them competitive. The fact he resorted to an Option Offense is a sign of clear desperation. The fact the Option isn’t viable in the NFL, and therefore, isn’t prepared for, speaks volumes. Someone please tell me another QB who could run this and not get absolutely killed? Tom Brady? Aaron Rodgers? How about Tony Romo? Tebow is the only guy with the body to do what he’s doing. How long is the question????
In seven starts Tebow has learned enough about the drop back passing game that opposing defenses now have to prepare for the occasional pass from the pocket. I agree with Kent….God is using Tebow to confound the “experts.”
However, the truth is still the truth…he isn’t doing this by himself. And to give him all the credit is to diminish the team that plays with him.
I’m sorry, I know this sounds arrogant, and probably is….. so be it. Having coached football and been around some of the best collegiate minds such as Jimmy Johnson, I think I know a little something of where I speak. I’ll be honest with you guys….I get really pissed off at people who are “fans” and pseudo football coaches and make all these crazy stupid statements. They don’t know anything but from a fan’s perspective and are talking out of their asses. They make all these wild assertions, “It’s Tebow Time!” , like Tebow is the only guy out there who determines what happens. Someone needs to ask Tebow if it’s just him. My guess is he would say, “NO. ” For instance, good thing Dumerville was at the bottom of the pile to recover the fumble yesterday. Without his contribution, Denver most likely loses.
Most people have never played football, much less coached it. Among the radio set and some TV, like Jim Rome, Tebow is admired by those who fit this description. It’s among the announcers who’ve played in the NFL, who have been his biggest critics. It’s the novices that are enthralled with Tebow. I believe it feeds the underdog desire we all have to pull for the guy who goes against long odds. I get it, ok? People live vicariously through their heroes. Most people don’t even know what it is like to play any sport beyond high school. So, they attach their emotions to someone they can identify with. It still doesn’t change the fact of their ignorance about why things are happening.
Quarterbacks receive way too much credit, and too much blame. I’m from the school of, “If a player does something well, WE do something well.” Personally, I’m happy for Tim Tebow. I wish him the best. Eventually, this current phenomena will run its course. Tebow will improve and adapt…or the NFL defenses will catch up with him. In the meantime, everyone better hope Denver’s defense continues to play well. The day that goes caddywampus is the day Denver’s run comes to an end.
