Why did this team sign Tebow?

[Brady6]

Re: Re: Backup QB Situation

I've got to admit, that last tweet illustrates why I can't seem to look away from the whole Tebow phenomenon. I'm fascinated by the way he drives people nuts, the way they seem to yearn for his demise.

I don't think it's him, I think it is his mult that annoys people.

 

[Ironman44]

Re: Backup QB Situation

I don't think it's him, I think it is his mult that annoys people.

The cult of fanatical haters?

 

[Brady6]

Re: Re: Why did this team sign Tebow?

Sigh, come on man. You can do better.

You made a very similar comment in the game thread that went all but ignored, just had to come here to share your witty sense of humor?

Well thankfully you gave me the attention I was so obviously seeking, I was just about to post it in a 3rd thread.

 

[SDI_Gator]

Re: Backup QB Situation

I don't think it's him, I think it is his mult that annoys people.

Yes, yes.. The Mult of Tebow. Scary stuff..








What's a mult?

 

[SDI_Gator]

Well thankfully you gave me the attention I was so obviously seeking, I was just about to post it in a 3rd thread.

Touche sir.

 

[Brady6]

Re: Re: Backup QB Situation

Yes, yes.. The Mult of Tebow. Scary stuff..








What's a mult?

A moronic cult.

 

[sb1]

First, which site are you using so that we'll be working from the same stats. I say this because I'm seeing 5 games with over 200 yds.

(BTW, I think it's pointless to argue this, but I'll go ahead and do it anyways.)


You keep talking about Tampa being a horrible team, which more than implies that Denver wasn't. When Tebow took over, their previous record was 5-22.

You talk about how Young was a guy learning and developing. I'm guessing that you are much younger than I am and you didn't actually watch Young play. Is that correct ?

Did you know that the 1986 season was actually Young's 4th year as a Pro Football player ? That in the very year you are looking at, 1986, Steve Young was 25 years old ? That in 1987 with San Fran, that was his 5th year as a Pro and that he was 26 during that season? Lastly, did you know that when he finally became the regular starter for the 49'ers, in Sept of 92 he was 30 years old and had his 31st birthday on game day of the 6th game of the season (against the Pats) ?

I checked with PFR and it is indeed 5. Probably a miscount on my part. But 5 is still not that bad considering the circumstances.

And yes I was plenty old enough to watch the NFL back then. I remember the 1976 Ben Dreith screwjob as clear as day. And I watched Young and I saw a promising young QB playing on a REALLY bad football team. The difference between that Bucs team and the 11 Broncos was that Broncos had talent on both sides of the ball. They had a good mix of youth and experience on that defense, receivers that were better than many in the league, a solid OL and a talented running game. The Broncos were not playing well for whatever reason. The Bucs had little talent and weren't playing well as teams with no talent are wont to do.


And let's stop making the Tebow-Young projection, that is wishful thinking and nothing else. There is no evidence at this point in time that Tim is the next Steve Young, nor that he's even worthy to carry his jock strap.

 

[Brady6]

Re: Re: Backup QB Situation

The cult of fanatical haters?

No the stage 5 clingers who overwhelm the teams, media and fan base where ever Tebow plays.

 

[Ironman44]

Re: Backup QB Situation

No the stage 5 clingers who overwhelm the teams, media and fan base where ever Tebow plays.

Brady6 you have been a real reasonable person , why the change now ?

 

[Awesomo 3000]

Re: Backup QB Situation

No the stage 5 clingers who overwhelm the teams, media and fan base where ever Tebow plays.

Don't be so hard on yourself

Also if belichick010405 was still here, he might flip out, with you personally attacking him, 'n all...

 

[SDI_Gator]

Well, at the very least we will see him play in a week. What happens after that is up to the coaching staff, and they don't talk much.

I hope he makes the team, but after watching most of tonights game the CS may think there are too many holes that need filling to keep a part time special teamer and 3rd sting development QB..

 

[Brady6]

Re: Re: Why did this team sign Tebow?

Touche sir.

I'm an ass and can admit it, but its all in good fun, honestly I don't really care if Tebow makes the team either way at this point.

 

[Awesomo 3000]

At least we finally get one clear-cut answer to the op's question. We now know that he was not signed to play in the third preseason game.

Finally! Some clarity in this hazy mess of a thread!

 

[SDI_Gator]

I'm an ass and can admit it, but its all in good fun, honestly I don't really care if Tebow makes the team either way at this point.

We get a good (or ugly) long look at him in a week since I doubt Mallet plays more than a quarter/half (what's the usual? I never paid much attention to preseason before)

Hopefully we see more of the read-option package, as Tebow playing as a pocket passer against TB was painful to watch.

:doh:

 

[Brady6]

Re: Re: Backup QB Situation

Brady6 you have been a real reasonable person , why the change now ?

True, true sorry if that felt like an attack on you. I have no issue with Tebow or the true Tebow fans, I do feel we have some people who've joined on and see Tebow as a way to create confrontations, like the kid in high school who dyed his hair with the hope of being made of fun or labeled a misfit, some people view any attention as good attention.

But people like you, CC. MM, SBI, and even my man Demo have all been here from the get and actually know football and just like Tebow, I'm cool with that and I actually enjoy conversating with you guys.

I was admittedly being a smug ****, my sense of humor can be a bit dry from time to time.

 

[Ironman44]

Re: Backup QB Situation

True, true sorry if that felt like an attack on you. I have no issue with Tebow or the true Tebow fans, I do feel we have some people who've joined on and see Tebow as a way to create confrontations, like the kid in high school who dyed his hair with the hope of being made of fun or labeled a misfit, some people view any attention as good attention.

But people like you, CC. MM, SBI, and even my man Demo have all been here from the get and I actually enjoy conversating with you guys.

Thanks man , I have enjoyed your intelligent post many times .

 

[Brady6]

Re: Re: Backup QB Situation

Don't be so hard on yourself

Also if belichick010405 was still here, he might flip out, with you personally attacking him, 'n all...

Where is 010405 at tonight?

 

[SDI_Gator]

Re: Backup QB Situation

True, true sorry if that felt like an attack on you. I have no issue with Tebow or the true Tebow fans, I do feel we have some people who've joined on and see Tebow as a way to create confrontations, like the kid in high school who dyed his hair with the hope of being made of fun or labeled a misfit, some people view any attention as good attention.

But people like you, CC. MM, SBI, and even my man Demo have all been here from the get and I actually enjoy conversating with you guys.

You praise me and insult me at the same time! It's only 3 letters, get it right Brady9!

 

[sb1]

Well, at the very least we will see him play in a week. What happens after that is up to the coaching staff, and they don't talk much.

I hope he makes the team, but after watching most of tonights game the CS may think there are too many holes that need filling to keep a part time special teamer and 3rd sting development QB..

That was a revolting display of "football" tonight. We'll see what this means for the roster in the coming days.

I thought we might see some Tim in goal line spots tonight but I guess that isn't the plan for him.

 

[TheGridironGeek]

And I watched Young and I saw a promising young QB playing on a REALLY bad football team. The difference between that Bucs team and the 11 Broncos was that Broncos had talent on both sides of the ball. They had a good mix of youth and experience on that defense, receivers that were better than many in the league, a solid OL and a talented running game.

The Broncos were a doormat for a reason. They have upgraded their roster since 2011, but when Tebow took over Eric Decker was the #1 WR. Daniel Fells, an average player, was the go-to TE. By mid-season a RB named Jeremiah Johnson was taking time off from shooting buffalo in Civil War era Colorado to play WR. The defense finished the season ranked in the lower half of the league. And they were getting blown up at the line of scrimmage. The running game was ranked #21st in the league after 5 games. Tebow & the read-option not only gave them the #1 ground game by Week 10 but it allowed the O-line to block downhill and was the invisible hand in all of the close victories where the opponent looked worn down at the end.

I know, I know, It's A Passing League and Tebow Sucks and it was really Chinese Voodoo Vibes or a religious miracle that they turned the season around, because having a running game doesn't matter anymore. But if you're gonna bash a guy, don't base it on revisionist history.