Tebow - what is his future?

[93Devil]

I think a lot of people are on different pages in this entire Tebow thing. It seems like no one thinks anyone has a middle ground with this at all, so I am posting this poll to see if what I think is correct.

I honestly think he will be a solid pro QB. When I say solid pro, I mean that he will be Denver's QB for at least the next four years and this will not be their only playoff trip.

I don't think he is HOF and I don't think he will be in the elite class either, but I think he will be a good player for years to come.

Thoughts?

And please do not argue or ***** about the QBs I called "solid" or "very good."

 

[RickStain]

Re: Tebow - how good is he?

Too early to say. He has the raw tools to be a long-term success in the NFL, but he's going to need to keep developing and not take too much of a beating on all those runs.

 

[93Devil]

Too early to say. He has the raw tools to be a long-term success in the NFL, but he's going to need to keep developing and not take too much of a beating on all those runs.

Of course it's too early to say. That's what makes this fun.

 

[LongTimeListener]

Too early to say. He has the raw tools to be a long-term success in the NFL, but he's going to need to keep developing and not take too much of a beating on all those runs.

Concur mostly, but I think if he doesn't run he would never be effective enough as a passer to get it done, so he will keep running and it will shorten his career. Whether that turns 10 years into seven, or seven into four, or four into two is the big question mark.

I'd vote solid pro. But I'd also put Brunell way above "solid pro" in the poll you've created.

 

[Herbert Anchovy]

Representative for Florida's 4th congressional district.

 

[Double J]

I think a lot of people are on different pages in this entire Tebow thing.

Really? Why would you ever think that? :D

 

[albert77]

Tebow is going to have to become at least a semi-conventional QB to be successful in the NFL. Running and moving on pass plays will always be part of his game, and that's what makes him effective. But at some point, he's going to have to learn how to stand up and deliver an accurate pass on time.

The thing that his critics forget sometimes, however, is that he was basically thrust into the starting job on the fly without any offseason work and almost no preseason reps with the No. 1 offense. If he's still air-mailing ducks next fall after a full offseason of mini-camps and a full camp with the 1s, then I might agree with the critics. But until then, any success he's had this year should be considered gravy.

My personal view is that he can be a very good quarterback, because he's a good football player, he's a hard worker and he has the trust of his teammates. He's got a winner's mentality, and he'll do whatever he has to do to be successful and win football games.

 

[da man]

Representative for Florida's 4th congressional district.

Either this or head coach at Liberty University (forgive me if that's the wrong denomination -- insert the correct school for Tebow's here).

 

[Herbert Anchovy]

Whatever happens, he's never going to have to find a real job again.

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

Gay spokesman.

 

[BYH]

I'm sorry, my choice is not on here. I need a higher plane than Brady/Manning HOF, for that will be the bare minimum Tebow performance for decades to come. [/LongTimeListener]

 

[qtlaw]

If a TE or an OL can survive for 10yrs, why not Tebow? I understand wear and tear on getting hit but it's not like Tebow is Vick size he's a big dude. His throwing is brutal though and last week was out of nowhere.

 

[I Should Coco]

The thing that his critics forget sometimes, however, is that he was basically thrust into the starting job on the fly without any offseason work and almost no preseason reps with the No. 1 offense. If he's still air-mailing ducks next fall after a full offseason of mini-camps and a full camp with the 1s, then I might agree with the critics. But until then, any success he's had this year should be considered gravy.

This is a great point. If he has a full offseason to learn the offense -- and the coaching staff has a full season to alter the offense a bit and give him more reads to make -- I could see him reaching, say, Randall Cunningham's level.

Remember, when he began his career, many considered Cunningham a "running" quarterback more than a thrower, too.

 

[flexmaster33]

If used to his strengths he will be an elite-level QB...maybe not quite HOF...because his threat as a runner will expire earlier than a pocket-passer's skills. This all assumes that he stays with coaches willing to use his unique skill set and not try to turn him into a robot.

Rely heavily on his option prowess and his ability to execute some traditional plays will only increase (from everything I've heard about his work ethic)...once he can do both well...watch out.

***I know you said not to, but it's a factual error in your poll...Moon is in the Hall of Fame.

 

[podunk press]

If Big Ben can make it 10 years, Tebow sure can.

He'll win a Super Bowl if the Broncos keep adding talent around him. Denver desperately needs a RB threat to truly make this offense work. Imagine if Tebow had a Ray Rice type to work with.

I'm a Tebow believer. Have been since he showed up at Florida.

 

[heyabbott]

Too early to say. He has the raw tools to be a long-term success in the NFL, but he's going to need to keep developing and not take too much of a beating on all those runs.

If Tebow's success comes because he's a tremendous run option, long term might not be that long. He's not the speedy/quick running QB like Vick, he's not the elusive, dodging running QB with the strong arm like Randall Cunningham. He's a brute force full back who can throw the ball. If he loses a step, and he doesn't have many to lose, he'll be a statue in the pocket in 3 years. If he can develop a quicker pass and some more accuracy, he'll be lesser Big Ben, without the drunken bathroom rape problems.

 

[flexmaster33]

Too early to say. He has the raw tools to be a long-term success in the NFL, but he's going to need to keep developing and not take too much of a beating on all those runs.

If Tebow's success comes because he's a tremendous run option, long term might not be that long. He's not the speedy/quick running QB like Vick, he's not the elusive, dodging running QB with the strong arm like Randall Cunningham. He's a brute force full back who can throw the ball. If he loses a step, and he doesn't have many to lose, he'll be a statue in the pocket in 3 years. If he can develop a quicker pass and some more accuracy, he'll be lesser Big Ben, without the drunken bathroom rape problems.

I'm guessing you haven't seen the Broncos play much this year...Tebow runs away from pretty much everyone on the field except DBs. And he has the strength to take on linebackers to pick up key first downs...that's as valuable as being elusive. But yes, running QBs have a playing-span more similar to NFL RBs...but by his early-30s he may learn enough skills to still put in some quality years in a more traditional way.

For now, I love seeing a team get it done in a different way. We need more diversity in the NFL.

 

[Oggiedoggie]

He will be carried off the field with a seemingly-career-ending injury, only to return to the roster three days later.

 

[LongTimeListener]

I'm sorry, my choice is not on here. I need a higher plane than Brady/Manning HOF, for that will be the bare minimum Tebow performance for decades to come. [/LongTimeListener]

I said solid pro, but I'd vote differently if he were Buddhist. His religion is certainly an excellent way to decide whether I like him as a quarterback.

 

[93Devil]

Gay spokesman.

I don't think he is that happy.