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Aaron: While I think a healthy Peyton Manning offers a football team things Tim Tebow doesn’t at this point in his career, I’m actually agnostic (no Tebow-hating pun intendend) on whether this is a good thing for the Denver Broncos in the fullness of time. A healthy Brett Favre was only a few plays a way from taking the Minnesota Vikings to the Super Bowl. Today the Vikings seem light years away from replicating that feat again. In exchange for Favre’s last great season, they traded an opportunity to build the team while it still had other champion-caliber veterans in their prime.
The market for Tebow’s services will likely be limited, even with several quarterback-needy teams in the league, because anyone who signs him has to do at least two of three things: 1.) Install an entirely new option offense to fit his unique skill set, 2.) Hope that an option quarterback’s body can hold up as an NFL starter, and 3.) Hope that Tebow can gradually become a pocket passer while still being able to capitalize on his option ability.
Given this limited demand, the best scenario for both parties may well be that Tebow stays in Denver and learns behind Manning. But that may be unattractive to the Denver front office for two reasons: If Manning takes a while to get back into his groove, the public will clamor for Tebow to start again, creating the kind of quarterback controversy they rather conspicuously failed to manage in 2011; if Manning goes down, the Peyton-ized Broncos will likely have been rebuilt in a way that makes it harder to climb back aboard the Tebow train. That could necessitate the signing of a third quarterback with meaningful playing ability.
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LiveFreeOrDie| 3.19.12 @ 8:13PM
You underestimate the young man. The fact that he's overcome his lack of experience and enjoyed success is an indication of greatness. That kid will be lights out when he gets more comfortable throwing the ball.
W. James Antle III | 3.19.12 @ 9:17PM
I don't disagree that Tebow could turn out to be very good. But teams looking to sign him will be more interested in what he can realistically do next season. That's why if Denver succeeds in trading him, ideal trade partners would be teams engaged in long-term rebuilding, searching for a backup quarterback who can be used in specially designed offensive packages, or seeking to convert Tebow to another position.
William R| 3.19.12 @ 9:44PM
James, Tebow is like Vince Young!!! Great college QBs, but both their games are limited. Vince Young after winning the Heisman and National Championship had a great rookie year at Tennessee. But soon the NFL defenses caught up with him. If a QB can't throw out of the pocket then they won't be successful in the NFL. Tebow while entertaining hasn't shown that he can hang in the pocket and complete 20-25 yard passes over the middle.
LiveFreeOrDie| 3.19.12 @ 10:52PM
He's strong, and big. Maybe not big like Ben Roethlisberger but more like a Philip Rivers who can run.
LiveFreeOrDie| 3.19.12 @ 11:26PM
And Mr. Antle, I agree his marketability is limited. Tebow stock is up this quarter but I think he stays in Denver if they can afford it. There will be no clamor for a Tebow start as Peyton gets the benefit of the doubt at least for the first year.
If traded will it be a starting gig? Aaron says so but I'm not as certain as he. I would venture to say it's likely, he will fill the seats.
Rick| 3.19.12 @ 8:42PM
Tebow is godawful. Noone wants him except people who know nothing about football. Who the heck would really turn down a chance on Manning to keep the mascot?
It's A Cunning Plan, Actually| 3.19.12 @ 10:07PM
I seem to remember a lot of know it alls like you back in the mid 1970's saying Terry Bradshaw was too stupid to succeed in the NFL. How many Super Bowl rings did the Steelers win in the mid '70s through the early '80s with Bradshaw as quarterback again? Tim Tebow will be just fine if given the chance to hone his skills somewhere else. Tim Tebow has done something not too many people are willing to do to succeed also: he put his future in the hands of God. This isn't a guarantee of Tim Tebow being a star football player, but it's a definite he will succeed in the plans God has for His life as long as he remains faithful & continues to trust God with the direction of his life. This is much more valuable than any multi-million dollar sports contract. Everything is possible with God. I know this from personal experience. I'm glad God has total control of my future instead of fallible human beings, myself included. There are things in life much more important than winning Super Bowls. The fact that Tim Tebow understands this makes him a winner already. God measures success in a much different way than we do.
Oldefarte| 3.20.12 @ 2:14PM
Jim, you and other here are entirely correct in taht Tebow is a diamond waiting to be chipped, polished, washed and turned loose in the jewelry display case. All he needs is AN EXCELLENT QB-POSITION COACH in order to thrive and prosper. He has the size, the athleticism, the intelligence, the leadership skills, and personal drive to become successful in order to become maybe the best QB that the NFL has ever seen. Denver is making a huge mistake in overpaying a 36 year old QB with a possible severly damaged neck to replace this kid, and they will pay dearly for their mistake [which will surpass Ditka's gambling of all of the Saints draft picks for Rickey Williams]. Who ever has the management intelligence within the NFL to trade for Tebow and to hire the best possible QB coach will reap billions in rewards for this no-brainer discision [PS to compare Tebow to Young is an insult, since the latter obviously has mental problems]!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wodiej| 3.22.12 @ 8:43AM
Manning was on the injured list quite a while. Perhaps he would have been better off giving up some of that $23 million bonus and staying w Indy the team that helped form his career. Tebow is a very new QB who has alot of potential. He is also one of the few with any morals. Shame on Denver and Indy.