Urban Meyer says Tim Tebow still hopes for a career in NFL

[oldrover]

It's odd... I don't remember him processing info this slowly in college.

 

[Boogs]

He's done exactly what he needed to do -- rebuild his throwing mechanics. Now he needs reps to put it into a football context with timing.

He's still got a shot. It's not like the third-string QB's in this league don't have issues. He has some very specific reasons to be a good candidate for a project:

1. Good NFL body -- the upside is there on size, speed, strength, arm strength.
2. Good winning intangibles, work ethic and attitude.
3. Could be a "change up" that wins you some games if the starter goes down. With a package of about 10 plays (with audibles), he could eke you out some wins until the starter comes back.

I agree. He could likely come in and win you a couple games if called upon. But coaches don't want to deal with his popularity. So they rationalize that he is no good.

 

[kennyb]

It's odd... I don't remember him processing info this slowly in college.

If his first and only read was covered, he'd run. He was bigger than many linebackers so they had to stack the box to stop him, which further opened up the passing game.

 

[Ivan]

If you believe you're a Quarterback and you can't throw the football with accuracy on a consistent basis, you're not going to get a 5th opportunity.

Tebow should move to the CFL, work on his mechanics or enjoy his time in the media.

And therein lies the real problem. For some reason Tebow seems to think he should be handed a job in the NFL rather than actually going out and working himself into a position to get one. The CFL was good enough for Warren Moon to play in and ultimately get himself a job in the NFL and a place in the Hall of Fame, but it is below Tebow, and for a guy who has what everyone describes as an excellent work ethic and attitude that really makes no sense. he refuses to change position and he refuses to go to a league where he can get the reps to make the changes that win him a shot at a job in the NFL again, but he still thinks he should get another chance. He's had three chances and was either traded or released each time, it is hard to see anyone giving him another one unless he earns it.

 

[oldrover]

Paradoxically, the one place where he would drive attendance through the roof... Jacksonville... they have 3 mediocre QB's with no history of clutch performances.

 

[meatface]

Paradoxically, the one place where he would drive attendance through the roof... Jacksonville... they have 3 mediocre QB's with no history of clutch performances.

I really don't think he would actually drive attendance through the roof and oddly enough Jacksonville has actually had better attendance than a number of teams including Tampa Bay the last several years.

 

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

I agree. He could likely come in and win you a couple games if called upon. But coaches don't want to deal with his popularity. So they rationalize that he is no good.

Because all the evidence shows that he is no good. BB didn't give even a half of a crap about how popular he was, or not.

He can be the caretaker of an otherwise good NFL team and manage not to screw things up too badly, but he can't help you win in this league. He simply does not have the quarterbacking skills.

 

[meatface]

Because all the evidence shows that he is no good. BB didn't give even a half of a crap about how popular he was, or not.

He can be the caretaker of an otherwise good NFL team and manage not to screw things up too badly, but he can't help you win in this league. He simply does not have the quarterbacking skills.

Still though there are probbaly worse QB's in the NFL right now than Tebow, but he obviously doesn't care about his NFL career that much or he would have changed positions to stay with a team.

 

[Boogs]

Because all the evidence shows that he is no good. BB didn't give even a half of a crap about how popular he was, or not.

He can be the caretaker of an otherwise good NFL team and manage not to screw things up too badly, but he can't help you win in this league. He simply does not have the quarterbacking skills.

Tebow has not been a great passer, I agree. If you can manage a good run game, and keep turnovers to a minimum, and then make a couple big plays in the 4th qtr, you can manage to win some games in the NFL. There's a whole lot of qb's that manage to screw up.

 

[Tunescribe]

It looks like Tim remains adamant about being a QB in the NFL. Now he may change his mind down the line and be open to switching positions, but at the moment he won't. I would love to see him do whatever it takes to get back in the NFL even if it means switching positions. However, it is up to him to decide whether he will switch positions or not. Either way he has my support regardless.

I can see both sides of the coin. I would love to see him be open to different positions so that he has a better shot of getting back into the NFL. I know if he switched position he would appease many people and get back in the NFL right away. However, that is not his dream. I only want Tim to be happy and follow his dreams. He has found something different to do that he enjoys even though it's not playing QB in the NFL and that's okay. Nonetheless, I admire his determination sticking to his guns and following his dreams even in the face of adversity because what matters most is that Tim is happy. God Bless Tim!

It took a whole 12 posts before you chimed in. Did you sleep late?

 

[Ring 6]

He IS a QB...that is who he is and has always been...the media made up these "versatile" options because the lusted after his Q factor . He got a fair shot with the Pats..I went to camp and SAW a ton of his work. I broke down his throws for everybody and remarked on progress he was making and progress he was not. THAT is what did him in. He showed improvement and accuracy in the middle zone but he constantly threw to the left off the wrong foot and he had ZERO touch to the right sideline. I firmly believe he would STILL be in the league as a Patriot IF BB considered carrying three QB's. I believe he would have continued to make progress just as I saw the progress he DID make. His problem is the league is about NOW. He needs a ton of reps throwing outs to both sidelines from the pocket as well as on the run.He needs to see all the defensive looks teams throw at you today.

Timing seems to be his worst enemy...THIS is not the time for developmental QB's. If Goodell does go ahead and expands the schedule perhaps Tebow's value to an NFL team will come back into view. As of now he's dead as disco.

I don't think roster size or timing has anything to do with it. He just isn't good enough for any team to consider him a viable option or better than the other guy they could sign.
Truth of the matter, there are many other unemployed QBs who are better than Tebow.

 

[Ring 6]

Tebow has not been a great passer, I agree. If you can manage a good run game, and keep turnovers to a minimum, and then make a couple big plays in the 4th qtr, you can manage to win some games in the NFL. There's a whole lot of qb's that manage to screw up.

If you are relying on that, why wouldn't you just get a good QB?
You comments add up to its possible to win with a crappy QB. This is true, but why would you want to? And why wouldn't you want to win MORE with a good one?

 

[Ring 6]

I agree. He could likely come in and win you a couple games if called upon. But coaches don't want to deal with his popularity. So they rationalize that he is no good.

There are 100 other QBs that are more likley to come in and win you a game or two by actually being able to throw the ball well.
Coaches found better players, it has nothing to do with popularity.

 

[Ring 6]

It looks like Tim remains adamant about being a QB in the NFL. Now he may change his mind down the line and be open to switching positions, but at the moment he won't. I would love to see him do whatever it takes to get back in the NFL even if it means switching positions. However, it is up to him to decide whether he will switch positions or not. Either way he has my support regardless.

I can see both sides of the coin. I would love to see him be open to different positions so that he has a better shot of getting back into the NFL. I know if he switched position he would appease many people and get back in the NFL right away. However, that is not his dream. I only want Tim to be happy and follow his dreams. He has found something different to do that he enjoys even though it's not playing QB in the NFL and that's okay. Nonetheless, I admire his determination sticking to his guns and following his dreams even in the face of adversity because what matters most is that Tim is happy. God Bless Tim!

I don't think he is NFL caliber at any other position either. What position can be play any better than what you could get a UDFA for in April who has played that position his whole life?

 

[Boogs]

If you are relying on that, why wouldn't you just get a good QB?
You comments add up to its possible to win with a crappy QB. This is true, but why would you want to? And why wouldn't you want to win MORE with a good one?

Have you ever played sports with guys that always seem to win ugly? That's what I'm saying. Tebow may be one of those guys. It was ugly in 2011, but they started winning when Tebow was made the starter.

 

[Boogs]

There are 100 other QBs that are more likley to come in and win you a game or two by actually being able to throw the ball well.
Coaches found better players, it has nothing to do with popularity.

Well Dolphins had a staff member who was quoted that he was too popular to hire. So it has been said by at least one NFL team. Tebow has a backup plan in entertainment/college football analyst if he never gets another chance.

 

[Raymond]

Have you ever played sports with guys that always seem to win ugly? That's what I'm saying. Tebow may be one of those guys. It was ugly in 2011, but they started winning when Tebow was made the starter.

Blind squirrels.

 

[Danger Zone]

I don't think he is NFL caliber at any other position either. What position can be play any better than what you could get a UDFA for in April who has played that position his whole life?

Lets be honest.

If Tebow was open to not just being a QB he would have much more versatility and with versatility there was a much better chance someone like Belichick might have found him worthy of a roster spot.

It's been a year. That's a lot of time to practice the "other" skills that might help get him picked up in the NFL, blocking, catching, route-running.

 

[Boogs]

Blind squirrels.

Yet somehow it happened 8 times that year after a terrible start. Personally, I'd like to find out if he could do that again.

 

[Ivan]

Yet somehow it happened 8 times that year after a terrible start. Personally, I'd like to find out if he could do that again.

I would love to see him get that chance as well, for any team the Patriots play.