The burdon of being Tim Tebow

[Sunstroke]

If no one else wants it, I guess I'd be willing to take on the burden of being Tim Tebow in my next life.

Do I have to circumcise third world children though? Is that negotiable?

[Phishfan]

^^^ Yes that can be negotiated, but for this choice you have to maintain the celibacy clause.

[jtex316]

Tebow should really enjoy his final year @ Florida.

There is a reason that he, of 2 Heisman Trophies (right, 2?) returned for another year to Florida. He is absolutely, positively, without a shadow of a doubt NOT an NFL QB, nor will he ever really be without some major adjustments and lots of months, possibly years of work.

His form is absolutely horrific and his release is slow...and he's not necessarily a fast guy himself. Why does he do well in college? Well Florida can afford to buy all of the hot young high school recruits to play for him, and also, he's the biggest kid on the field at all times. He smashed into that supposedly "feared" linebacker from Tennessee and the linebacker and Tebow were exactly the same size.

This is like Michael Vick to me when Vick played at Virginia Tech. He was by far the fastest guy on the field, so he outran everyone all the time. Enter the NFL, and all of a sudden there are 10 guys who are as fast as him and he becomes a mediocre NFL QB.

Tebow will suffer similar fate...he's not going to be running over Bart Scott or Albert Haynesworth like he can run over some poor 19 year old sophomore, and he's not going to be throwing over Champ Bailey or Ronde Barber's heads with that ridiculous "jump pass" either. His best bet is to play OL or a blocking TE in the NFL, and maybe be used as an emergency 3rd string QB (emphasis on emergency).

[Phishfan]

he, of 2 Heisman Trophies (right, 2?)

Not unless you are already anointing him for this year.

[Sunstroke]

^^^ Nah, RB Jahvid Best is going to put up such ridiculous numbers the rest of the season that he'll be a lock by season's end.

[Phishfan]

I know you know your football Stroke, but you and I both know that if the Gators are able to run the table that no one's number will matter. That's just the sad truth.

[Sunstroke]

I think that is true "sometimes," but it not only depends on the numbers involved, but a lot of other factors as well. I think Cal is going to have a very good season finish in the top 10-15 and go to a top tier bowl game. I just think Best's numbers are simply going to be overwhelming at the end.

[Gabriel]

Tebow should really enjoy his final year @ Florida.

There is a reason that he, of 2 Heisman Trophies (right, 2?) returned for another year to Florida. He is absolutely, positively, without a shadow of a doubt NOT an NFL QB, nor will he ever really be without some major adjustments and lots of months, possibly years of work.

His form is absolutely horrific and his release is slow...and he's not necessarily a fast guy himself. Why does he do well in college? Well Florida can afford to buy all of the hot young high school recruits to play for him, and also, he's the biggest kid on the field at all times. He smashed into that supposedly "feared" linebacker from Tennessee and the linebacker and Tebow were exactly the same size.

This is like Michael Vick to me when Vick played at Virginia Tech. He was by far the fastest guy on the field, so he outran everyone all the time. Enter the NFL, and all of a sudden there are 10 guys who are as fast as him and he becomes a mediocre NFL QB.

Tebow will suffer similar fate...he's not going to be running over Bart Scott or Albert Haynesworth like he can run over some poor 19 year old sophomore, and he's not going to be throwing over Champ Bailey or Ronde Barber's heads with that ridiculous "jump pass" either. His best bet is to play OL or a blocking TE in the NFL, and maybe be used as an emergency 3rd string QB (emphasis on emergency).

I wouldn't go so far to minimize Tebow's potential in the NFL. I agree the odds are long he'll become a starting QB, but I could definitely see him as a TE/FB/special teams/3rd string QB like Jim Jenson. He won't necessarily be the critical player in every game, but he can definitely make an impact.

[YoFuggedaboutit]

I wouldn't go so far to minimize Tebow's potential in the NFL. I agree the odds are long he'll become a starting QB, but I could definitely see him as a TE/FB/special teams/3rd string QB like Jim Jenson. He won't necessarily be the critical player in every game, but he can definitely make an impact.

Unfortunately, some team is going to be enamored with him and draft him high hoping he'll be their franchise QB. 

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

I wouldn't go so far to minimize Tebow's potential in the NFL. I agree the odds are long he'll become a starting QB, but I could definitely see him as a TE/FB/special teams/3rd string QB like Jim Jenson. He won't necessarily be the critical player in every game, but he can definitely make an impact.

Tebow's stock could rise or fall depending on the success of the "wildcat" and various varients fare this year.  Having a QB that can run block or make a reception from the TE position would make the wildcat a better offense.  

[CF DolFan]

Tebow will be a better version "personality wise" than Favre. I see them playing similar styles. In the words of the unforgettable RFK ... you heard it here first!!