Can Tim Tebow start in 2010? Perhaps, says Peter King

That is what everyone keeps saying, and I agree. What we have to allow for though is that Tebow, being the strong competitor that he is, will push himself. I don’t for a minute believe that McD would have made the moves he did to bring Tebow here if he thought it would be a multiyear project to get him ready to play. From what we know about TT we must assume that he believes that he can be the starter, not in a year or two, but this season. That does not mean that it will happen, but like John I would not want to bet against him.

It’s quite clear that McD was blown away by his ability to pick up a system that is not even close to his. I for one am behind whatever our team does that gives us the best chance to win. If Tim Tebow is ready, then by all means lets get him out there and in the mix. I for one favor a QB that can at least make one defender miss by using his feet. There were a few times last year that I wish we could have just kept the play alive a bit longer. We were expected to go 4-12 last year because Cutler was gone. We went 8-8. I’m not saying that’s great, but we did a lot better than people expected. Training camp will be very interesting this year.

I hope he gets the time he needs, and I am sure Josh will give him that.

Kyle Orton is not going to sit meekly and watch all this happen. He has already said, in effect, “Well, we’ll see about that.” Kyle said that 2010 is going to be the best year of his career. I just hope that whoever plays is because of their play and not because of the pressure and economics involving a #1 draft choice. Orton was dumped once before for a 1st rounder, which robbed him of two years out of his career. And now the other guy is barely an afterthought in the league, while Orton is a starter.

To be honest, I’m not sure I like everything that is happening in Dove Valley right now. As a once staunch supporter of this front office, I now have some serious questions. And they begin with their decisions surrounding the QB position . . .

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Last year with the Alphonso pick and playing that practice squad guy over Alphonso at the end of the year kind of indicates McD will play the best and only the best players who are the most ready.

Cant wait for training camp….it should be interesting.

Does anyone have any info on his progress? I was very impressed by him during preseason last year. He has good size and mobility, and seemed to be picking up the offense. He looked like he had pretty good arm strength, too. Where does he fit into this picture?

Wes Bunting of the National Football Post had this to say about Denver drafting Tebow in the first round:

“As for Tebow, this is a case where he’s the kind of guy McDaniels can grind on day in and day out in practice, and it seems like a perfect fit from a personality standpoint. Tebow has the ability to make all the throws needed, plus the athleticism and escapability to create when things break down.”

He went on to say that he loved both of Denver’s first round selections.

I think Tebow may be in the right situation to succeed. I also know how fickle many Broncos fans are when it comes to QBs. Every QB since Elway who plays in Denver is immediately cast into Elway’s shadow, the most successful of which was Jake Plummer, who was often scrutinized towards the end of his career.

Before the draft I didn’t want him, was stunned when we picked him up and angry. But after seeing his interviews and looking in to him a little more, I am truly stoked. I’m even thinking of buying a Tebow jersey. I have not wanted to purchase a Broncos jersey since Elway, so that might give an indication of how much I like this guy.

The Broncos paid 56 more points than were necessary by the chart — equivalent to the 199th overall pick

Who was a famous QB picked at 199 overall?

I like Tebow and hope they don’t rush him. I don’t think he’s worthy of a top 10 as you’d expect more immediate impact out of those QBs, but I do hope he can learn and progress like GB did with Aaron Rodgers. If he can start without having to get over the hump of the game speed, while getting his technique straight, while learning the playbook, he’s got a good chance of being great. He’s got a lot of surrounding talent around him over the next 2-4 years at least.

But, if we induct him into the “Ring of Fame” before training camp, then we can really capitalize on his jersey sales. Then we can find out if he knows how to put on a jock.

All kidding aside, lets just see what happens in the near future. He’s a talented kid, he’s 4th string as we speak, and may the best QB win.

but, not this year. I believe we’ll see him on the sidelines with a clipboard in his hand most the season. Niether Orton or Quinn are going to lay down for him and make it easy. I’m really excited to see how the Tebow effect raises the level of play at the QB position during camp and throughout the season.

I don’t always like what he believes, but I have a little more respct for him as a journalist than, say, this guy from FoxSports news in the first 2010 season rankings:

“20. Broncos (8-8) — POST-DRAFT DIAGNOSIS: Wow, Tim Freaking Tebow. That must have been some 15 minutes of an NFL Combine meeting. That’s all it took for Josh McDaniels to be willing to share his Krabby Patty recipe with Tebow, reworked delivery and all. But don’t forget the coach’s move a few picks earlier in the first round, picking WR Demaryius Thomas instead of Dez Bryant. McDaniels says the pick was purely football-related. RIIIIIIIIIIGHT. This draft will make or break McDaniels in Denver. It should be fascinating to watch. "

Notice his “15 minutes of an NFL Combine” comment. He has NO IDEA what else had transpired between him and McD (even though McD had made mention of the visit in a post draft interview), and…the kicker, he had NO DESIRE to actually go explore more fully before writing that.

At least King goes around and talks with NFL people, the people involved and such. I noticed in his Monday Morning Quarterback, he just mentioned he would give Denver more time in the Tuesday version, instead of some snide, off-handed jab remark.

So King has earned a littl emore respocet from me today.

The Tebow we would get after a training camp, 16+ games, and another training camp would be the closest to the Tebow we all want to see on th field. Even if the game is slower to him, he can speak all the lingo…..there is just so much to take in your first year……He and We would all be better off with alittle patience. If he’s throwing 500 balls aday, the last thing we’re gunna worry about in a year from now is his mechanics…even in game situation. If he goes in this year, its one of the first thing we all worry about.

being used the similar to how he was used in Floria his freshman year. 5-10 times/ game mainly to run but he will pull back and throw some also.

Either, McDaniels sits Tebow for the year to get himself up to speed in the playbook and the differences between the NFL and college football,

or

Tebow is named starter by the beginning of training camp, and we see McDaniels open up the playbook to show the things he hinted at when he was first hired.

I’m not sure there’s going to be any middle ground which sees Tebow in games on a situational basis.

A lot of you MHR guys owe King an apology for bashing him last week when he said McD would come out of the 2010 draft with his QB of the future and that he’d use a Top 45 pick to do so.

King clearly talks with McD one on one and knows a thing or two about what is going on in Denver even though he covers all 32 teams.

generally knows his stuff. He is Isaac Newton compared to Bill Williamson for sure

Honestly how can you not love McDaniels? I don’t get the bashing this guy takes.. these quotes are what I’d want to hear from my head coach

…interview is worth checking out in context to the value Denver gave up for Tebow. If you look at it in the context of that one move, then, sure, they might have been a little reckless. But based on this, and some of McD’s comments after day one, it becomes clear that there was a specific goal of ending the day with Tebow and Thomas. They executed that plan nicely, converted 43 to 25, and came out with an extra 3rd rounder to boot (basically they got a QB and two promising WR’s for the price of one). They deserve some credit for manufacturing the opportunity to draft Tebow using resources that didn’t exist two hours earlier. They might have given up extra hypothetical value, but at least they bought the opportunity with house money.

Tebow 2011 = berserker.

I am happy to have Tebow here but I kept cringing at losing those three picks. Considering Denver wanted to come away with a LB, another RB among other things, you had to figure something about Tebow impressed them a LOT. You don’t make a move like that just for grins.

This puts a bit of context into it. They clearly are pretty high on this kid. We’ll see how it works out.

Because there isn’t going to be any more…My bad! Orton’s days in Denver are numbered one way or another and I have to wonder what McD will do if Kyle guides us to the playoffs and beyond? It get’s a little freaking weird you know when you think about it.

I was upset at the time of the pick. Thought we had bigger needs to be filled.

But I will say this. This is a guy that has great talent and great will. He has a work ethic and drive to succeed that we wish all players had. There are things that you can teach and there are things that you can’t. You can’t teach heart. You can teach footwork and mechanics and with enough time in the film room you can even teach how to read a defense. But you gotta put the effort in. Is there any doubt in your mind that this kid will put the effort in? He may never get to a point where he’s an all world QB but he’ll never stop trying.

So after thinking about it long and hard I’m glad we got him. I’d take a guy with some talent that is willing to do what it takes to get better over any prima donna uber talented gods gift to the NFL kind of prospect. Did he fill our greatest need? No, but he does have a chance to become elite in the toughest position in professional sports and that’s worth something.

I see Tebow sitting at least a year with some appearences during the season to surprise the oppostion in a redzone/4th down type of situation. Sitting is a good thing because we have a starter allready in Orton, so there is no rush. I mean the media keep saying that a first round pick is to help NOW…..says who?

He is a very smart athlete and I am surprised about his picking up McDaniels system when he went to Gainsville. The comparison to Tebow’s throwing motion to Woods and Furyk is the best one I have heard and totally fits.

But I had a thought that I would like to get some insight on from some of you that post and comment regularly (I think most of you here are very intelligent and devoted this team and have more knowledge than most “analysts” of the NFL. So I Mile High Salute you for your work! haha)

But my thought was that Tebow is left handed making his blindside the right tackles responsibility not the left tackles as it is almost everywhere else in the league. I realize that both Clady and Harris are top tier Tackles, but is there anyone who thinks that we might flip flop them?

Figuring Clady is the better of the two and Harris had the injuries at ND then last years injury. Plus he seemed to be more of a force in run blocking.

Im excited about Tebow and have been on the Tebow wagon since he was at Florida but was wondering what your opinions and thoughts were on the protection for a lefty.

Thanks again for all the posts and stories!

Then take over next year.

rocko1: How many QB’s that have learned under McDaniels, turned into a top 10 QB.?Tom Brady and Matt Cassel. He’s 2 for 2. I’ll take those odds.

Unlike you I only looked at the surface. It seems to make no difference left or right tackle bc like you said defenses dont normally flip flop DE unless youre looking at great athlete. thank you for your insight.

very little room for error. My best prognostication (before training camp, no less) is this:

KO will be the starter. He will have every opportunity to play every snap of the first 5-6 games. If we struggle in the RZ and on short yardage situations, ala last year, then all bets are off. If KO produces in these areas, TT will sit until the middle of the season (at least) when we have an “easier” stretch.

That said, Josh is the coach and I trust he will put the right QB on the field for us to win….. Can’t wait until training camp. Wish we were on Hard Knocks! (Not really, but it would be kinds cool…)

What a great and interesting year it’s gonna be!

Not sure that’s the postion you want a rookie QB in. A season to gain experience and gel on the OL could make a world of difference and put him in a better situation when he does come in.