Perhaps Mr. Tebow is what I could refer to as a perfect storm quarterback; one that has to be placed in just the right organization, with just the right system, and just the right personnel around him to be successful. Maybe that's too much to ask but I'll state for the record again, as the weeks go by, there are quarterback and team performances across the league that cry out for a change; and as the treatment tables fill up in more and more stadiums, someone, somewhere almost has to take a chance on the former Gator.
Looking forward to more of this...
Latest Intel:
This morning I saw a report that the St. Louis Rams have discussed Tebow but probably won't be signing him. NFL.com has reported that Sam Bradford suffered a season-ending ACL injury, and that leaves Kellen Clemens is their lone QB on the depth chart. Clemens' career-high passer rating (60.9%) came during the 2007 season** with the Jets, where he completed 130 passes for 1,529 yards and 5 touchdowns. However the 10 interceptions and 27 sacks surely didn't help his cause. As today's news cycle developed there were many names being bandied about as quarterback possibilities for St. Louis...it remains to be seen if Tim Tebow has remained sharp and fit enough to impress in a work out, assuming he is fortunate enough to get the call.
** The only season where Clemens threw more than 100 passes
In any case, with no backup to Clemens and not even a quarterback on the scout team, the Rams have to sign someone...
Week 7 Tebow Opportunities:
Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jags are 0-7. With rankings for rushing and defense against the rush at the bottom of the league, you could make a case that what the Jags need most are decent offensive and defensive lines. Current starting QB Chad Henne threw for 318 yards yesterday on 23 completions against 36 attempts. That's not so bad, right? Except for the fact that the Jaguars only scored 6 points. As the weeks drag on in Jacksonville it becomes less about the quarterback and more about the fans just having something...anything...to get excited about. I still believe Tebow brings excitement to the table for those fans, and revenue to the owners.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: As the weeks go by and Mike Glennon continues to, well, not stink, the chances of the Pewter Pirates taking a flyer on Tebow seem to diminish. Glennon had another workmanlike outing yesterday and came up short against the less-than-overachieving Atlanta Falcons. The Bucs couldn't have caught the Falcons at a better time with both halves of one of the best receiving duos in the game on the sideline due to injury. Yet, it started like the same old Bucs as Glennon coughed up the ball on their first series and Atlanta ran that fumble in for a score. For the second week in a row, Glennon hit Vincent Jackson for two scores but it wasn't enough.
Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants: We won't know if the rot has stopped in the Big Apple until after tonight. Two franchises who have both appeared on my Tebow radar in recent weeks square off on Monday Night Football tonight. The Vikings appear to have played their hand with the signing of Bucs castaway Josh Freeman. Is it even conceivable that the G-Men would consider cutting Eli loose? You wouldn't think so but New York is a terrible town to be a goat in...time will tell.
St. Louis Rams: As I inferred above, it seems like the Rams may have leap-frogged Jacksonville as the city most likely to think about signing Tebow. Although initial reports indicate Tebow's name has been in the conversation, they (those scamps) are reporting Tim Terrific is not a viable option. I think St. Louis would be doing the fans a disservice. I seem to recall that another guy who was supposedly washed up resurrected a career in St. Louis - could Tebow pull a Warner?
Could it be Tebow time in the gateway city?
Best Tebow Quote of the Week:
Mike McCoy, the new head coach of the San Diego Chargers, when asked if he had any advice for Tebow, cut by the New England Patriots before the season and now out of the NFL, McCoy said, “All I know is the experience we had in Denver with Tim. We won games with Tim as a quarterback and we had a great time doing it. That’s all I’ll say on that.’’
Which NFL teams out there could do with a few wins and a little fun?
What do you think?
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I hadent been reading these, but I am sure glad I did. I am so with you. I cant see why the NFL thinks of him so poorly, to me it has little to do with football and more with his Christian lifestyle and reputation it brings. Talk of God often seems to be to controversial, but I am hopeful. Loved seeing that the Bucs may have a place for him from your post - but can you send this to the owners???
ReplyDeleteBecca, thanks for stopping by and reading...most arguments I hear about TT come from the "he's a terrible quarterback" angle...I concede he hasn't played as well in the NFL as he did at FL but other than his short stint in Denver no one has really given him a chance. Take the Ram's back-up (now starter) Kellen Clemens; he's been in the league EIGHT YEARS and has no better performance than Tebow. So, to your point, maybe there is a hidden agenda...
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you guys!
I guess in the NFL you'll get a job much easier if you're a murderer, woman beater or a rapist. But, my God! Don't be a Christian! Makes me sick, especially watching these games with quarterbacks that my mother could pass better than. I don't understand how these teams would rather lose that have Tebow filling stadiums. Love your article.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to share. You never know; with the Bucs losing last night and the Jags playing SF in London we could still see some light at the end of the Tebow tunnel :-)
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