There's Something About Tebow

It’s official. The Tim Tebow era has begun in Denver. As we close in on his first official start of the 2011-12 season, I can’t help but wonder what it is about this guy that we have all come to love or hate.

Before Tim Tebow had played a down for the Broncos, his jersey was among the most purchased in the NFL. I’ll even personally admit that at times I secretly wished he would just rip off his current blue and orange uniform to reveal that he would be returning to his blue and orange of old for one final season. But that era is over. Now, Tim Tebow has the opportunity to win over the hearts of the sports-world as a Denver Bronco, and I for one, am rooting for him.

John Fox’s decision to start Tebow might seem odd to some, as he had previously listed the quarterback at the third and even fourth spot on the depth chart, yet as the 1-4 Broncos were down a typical 13 points at half, behind a 6-for-13 Kyle Orton, the switch was made and the Pony’s from Denver galloped onto the field led by a Gator from Florida to start the second half—sucks to be Brady Quinn—#AtLeastYourGirlfriendsHot.

As is tradition, number 15 created a spark in the Bronco offense. It took him a couple of downs to channel his inner Tebow, but once he found it, he took over the game as if he were right back in Gainesville with Urban Meyer.

After charging the end-zone for a rushing touchdown, Tebow continued to rally his troops when he threw a screen pass to Knowshon Moreno –who had literally been a “Know-Show” until then – for a 28 yard score, which, if not for Brandon Lloyd dropping the two-point conversion, would have brought the Broncos within a Field Goal of tying the game. Lloyd later redeemed himself however, after hauling in an acrobatic, one-handed snag on the sideline, setting up a nearly completed Hail Mary pass to end the game. Of course, the Chargers did not scheme to be playing against Tebow, so it will be interesting to see what he can do when teams get a book on him.

There’s no denying that Tebow is an unconventional Quarterback, his fundamentals are nonexistent and he just looks out of place standing in the pocket. Take the last play of the game for example: The Chargers D spun Timmy T around like a dog chasing its tale, forcing him to roll out the wrong way, juke out half the defensive line and avoid a sack, all before hauling up a Hail Mary pass that was nearly completed—which was a questionable Pass Interference, but no official is going to call that.

If you were to walk by Mile High Stadium at end of the game, you would have thought the Broncos had pulled off a miraculous victory. And in a way they had. Even in a defeat, the crowd boomed as the stadium radiated with cheers for Tebow so loud you would have believed you were outside The Swamp.

Final Fraze

To most, the final play looked like an absolute train-wreck. To me, it was vintage Tim Tebow. When in his career at Florida or during his short tenure with the Broncos has he ever done anything pretty? Let’s be clear, not now, nor will Tim Tebow ever be a Tom Brady esque quarterback—to mention Tom Brady’s name in this content alone would be an absolute fallacy. It would appear that even Tebow's head coach, John Fox, does not believe in him, as he made his half-hearted announcement that Tebow would be the starter earlier this week. Yet, even though his arm drops to his ankles on his release and he will undoubtedly make plays that make will make you smack your head, one thing Tim Tebow knows how to do is inspire. If he could rally his dead horse Broncos to almost a remarkable comeback win against a powerhouse Charger team with just two Quarters, I can’t wait to see what he can do with four. Whether you’re a believer or not, the clock has finally started ticking, and, on October 23, Tebow Time will finally strike.


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