Comments on: Moving Up, Moving Down – Week 9

By: Dave Stringer

Dave Stringer — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:41:38 +0000

@ Jason,
The Rams schedule thus far has been brutal, they’ve been playing from behind, not running and not scoring. Going forward, the schedule looks much better.

By: Tom In Columbus

Tom In Columbus — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:53:30 +0000

Dave,

I already agreed in my comment, that Tebow was unlikely to be a successful QB. I was never arguing for him to remain the starter.

My point is, the continuous coverage of his inadequacies has been ridiculous. I’m not talking about fantasy experts advising against using him. I’m talking about sports reporting as a whole.

You can argue his fans can be rabid, and have a misplaced faith in his abilities. But they do not have a national platform in which to sing his praises, so to speak. Yes, they are very adamant in the comment sections, chat rooms, and as callers to sports radio, but the vast majority of reporting whether radio, tv, print, or on the internet is overwhelmingly negative, and constant.

I know Tebow draws ratings, whether the story is pro or con, but why do we need a story every day appealing to some authority figure, telling us Tebow is terrible? Whether it be Bill Cohwer, Boomer Easion, Merril Hodge, Brandon Lloyd, or some anonymous Detroit Lion calling him an embarrassment, to name a few. I know the Lions are 6-2 this year, but after their performance the past decade, nobody affiliated with the Lions, has earned the right to calling someone else an embarrassment.

Sorry about the rant. Again I’m not talking about fantasy experts giving advise on players. It’s just funny to hear people complain about Tebow fans, when most of the coverage is coming from the other side.

By: Dave Stringer

Dave Stringer — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:06:04 +0000

@ Tim, Tom and Nate,
It appears that Tebow is not capable of running a conventional NFL offense. Worse for him is that it also appears that Denver’s coaching staff is not willing to adapt its offensive philosophy to match his talents.

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By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:17:57 +0000

“If that sounds yummy, that’s because it is.”

How does Steven Jackson’s remaining schedule sound yummy?

The rush defensive rankings of the teams left through Week 16.
Arizona (15), Cleveland (26), Seattle (11), Arizona (15), San Fran (1), Seattle (11), Cincy (2), Pittsburgh (8)…

Only one team outside of the top 15…

The last time he had a multi-TD game was back in 2008.

If ever there was a time to SELL HIGH on SJAX it’s now…

By: Nate

Nate — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:38:12 +0000

Tim Tebow is not the solution in Denver. Neither, though, is he the problem. I know the mistakes he makes are obvious. I am aware his pocket presence is shaky and he tries to do WAY more than he should with his legs. His throwing motion is too long. However, looking at the Miami and Detroit games, one can see the actual problem (in my mind) and solution is in points allowed. Most NFL quarterbacks and teams cannot win when the opposition scores 45 points. Most NFL quarterbacks can win when the opposition scores 15. I do not believe Tebow is the best quarterback out there, but there are those playing worse. Matt Moore and John Beck appear to be equal disasters. Besides, Tebow sells tickets. Even if the Broncos go 0-16, Tim Tebow is still a moneymaker for the organization, from a business perspective, he is the best Denver has.

By: Tom In Columbus

Tom In Columbus — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:56:36 +0000

As bad as the Tebow fan’s are, the Tebow haters are worse. Let me start by saying, I’m an Ohio State fan, so clearly I’m not a Tebow fan after what Florida did to us in the championship game. Again, Tebow fans are over the top, but the haters are even more so, whether it’s because of his faith or his QB skills. No other QB has been so scrutinized in just 2 starts. As bad as his performance was on Sunday, it was just one game after all, and he is 1-1 in games started. It’s not like Kyle Orton was lighting up the scoreboard, and he had Brandon Lloyd to throw to, something Tebow does not. Will he ever become a servicable NFL QB? Who knows, most likely not. But the NFL is littered with good college QB who weren’t good enough to become NFL starters. What you don’t/didn’t see in regards to other QB’s is/was article after article after article lamenting their deficiencies. Even Ryan Leaf, David Carr, etc. who turned out to be huge busts didn’t get anywhere near this much ink, that Tebow has received in just 2 weeks. The coverage, both for and against, is just ridiculous.

By: Tim In Indy

Tim In Indy — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:50:30 +0000

These Tebow fans amaze me. I just don’t get it… How many players have excelled in college winning national championships & heisman’s and not peformed at the next level? Too many to mention. Yet Tebow has this fan craze. Even though scouts, ex QB’s (Boomer Esiason) have said Tebow’ NFL throwing mechanics just don’t cut it right now. Tebows fans blame the team around Tebow or coaching or Elway. Tebow may be a great character guy. This is a comment I saw today: “Tebow does not have the 3 & 5 step mechanics down. He does not read his receiver progressions. What Tebow does is run around and look to throw to open man.” Detroit’s pass rush last week was strong because Detroit knew with Tebow’s slow delivery Detroit Def did not think Tebow could make the quick throw/read to open man. Plus the fact Tebow is not very accurate. So go full bore pass rush. But other than that Tebow looks like a promising NFL QB prospect.