Some love for John Fox from Pete Prisco.

by db8632 on Dec 1, 2011 6:24 AM MST

Pete Prisco is among the first to recognize that John Fox belongs in the coach of the year discussion:

John Fox, Denver Broncos: People said he couldn't win with Tim Tebow as his quarterback; that all he was doing by playing the former Florida star was allowing Tebow to demonstrate why he can't make it in the NFL. Yeah, sure, and 6-foot quarterbacks like Drew Brees can't, either.

It's not just that Fox had the courage to make the move; it's what he did with it. After the Broncos were shredded at home by Detroit, he decided he could keep losing with Tebow in a conventional offense or tailor his attack to suit his quarterback's unique skills. So he took the mountain to Tebow, went to an option offense and, literally, starting running the table. The Broncos beat Oakland. They beat Kansas City. They beat the Jets. And they beat San Diego.

Maybe Tebow's not your idea of a quarterback -- he's not John Elway's -- but he's 5-1, and I don't care how he or the Broncos got there. The record speaks for itself. All I know is that before the season I asked people close to the team what the over/under on wins was, and we all agreed on six games. Well, guess what? The Broncos not only are there; they're in the middle of the playoff race after a 1-4 start. John Fox, take a curtain call. You changed quarterbacks, you changed offenses, you changed a team's psyche and maybe you changed how people look at Tim Tebow.

Nice to see Fox getting recognition for the vision to do what many other NFL coaches would never have dreamed of doing. Sure, coaches have dabbled with the option here and there through the years, but they always abandoned it because their quarterbacks couldn't withstand the pounding. T2 not only can withstand the pounding (at least so far) he thrives on it. Give Fox all credit for recognizing this and doing what it takes to win. In my book, this is the defining characteristic of a great coach: when the talent he has is not suited to his preferred system, he adapts to bring out the best in the talent he has. We're very fortunate to have the mad scientist of the NFL running game in Denver. It's nice to see the MSM starting to recognize this.

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Glad to see Fox getting some love

but this post should have been a fanshot.

"Surprised to see you, Captain, though pleased." — from Star Trek episode Space Seed.

by spock on Dec 1, 2011 7:11 AM MST reply actions

Pete Prisco is the crown price of crappy MSM writers.

Pete Prisco (Pork Chop’s older brother) giving Fox some love? This clown can’t say enough bad things about Tebow and pick against Denver every week. Now I suppose he got tired of looking stupid. Well Pete, I’ll give you another week or so before you write your next unreadable article.

Sorry, but I can’t nor won’t take Prisco seriously. Clark Judge is the only real talent they have at CBSsportline

Tim Tebow is Denver's 2012 starting QB. I'm not even kind of sorry that offends some of you.

by McGeorge on Dec 1, 2011 7:38 AM MST reply actions

Clark Judge just as bad...but any nice pub is good. Nice job John Fox!

Foxy...you WERE on the hot seat, but you fooled me you rascally old deveil...keep building that team mate!

"Tebow is a special player. I have never seen a player quite like him in my whole career! I’m gonna play all out for the guy! I know he will be out there giving 110% every play every week, so I’m gonna give 120%!:

Champ Bailey.

by boydy2669 on Dec 1, 2011 10:37 AM MST up reply actions

Prisco, to put it lightly

is a douche bag. i followed him on twitter and that man was dissing shannon sharpe during his HOF speech, makes negative comments and makes fun of tebow any chance he can get.

He’s one of the worse MSM writers(if you even want to call him that) out there, and has a giant ego

by Scotty Payne on Dec 1, 2011 11:58 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs

It would be fitting that Fox gets the "blame" for TT

HA HA HA

"We've clawed our way back in this thing," safety Brian Dawkins said."We're going to go out and give it everything we got."

by csason on Dec 1, 2011 8:01 AM MST reply actions

Prisco is the biggest douche ever

Cris Carter how are you not full from all the Megatron and Tebow crow that has been stuffed in your mouth.

by BroncofanfromBoston on Dec 1, 2011 11:39 AM MST reply actions

Bigger than Colin Cowherd?

by Broncologist on Dec 1, 2011 12:43 PM MST up reply actions

This guy is setting coach Fox up for the kill? Maybe...

I mean, he’s (Fox) the one that said, “We’d be screwed if we have to do that” and out of the abundance of the heart does the mouth speak. Coach Fox meant every word of it even though he appologized for commenting to a bobbing-head-doll while he was watching game films. The particular play he was watching at the time must have sparked negative feeling toward his new quarterback, or why say it? Sure there had to be a change of direction, the fans were screaming TEBOW TEBOW TEBOW before the half of the first Chargers game at home. If he hadn’t made the change when he did there might have ben mayhem in the stands, the fans were that riled up with Orton and the offense (or lack of).

John Fox got away with trying to peg square Tebow in a round hole in Miami, they (Miami) were losers (L on forehead). Then the mighty Lions come to town with a ferocious roar and stormed into the camp and killed every living being that breathed Broncos. Sure there had to be a change, Tebow was nowhere ready to run a typical passing/running offense. The timing wasn’t right, the practice hadn’t been adequate and the playings were still wondering if they would ever catch a pass (where’s my agent when I need him!) whille in Denver! And, who could really blame them, they’re professional football players who play a position that requires you to CATCH the ball. Getting one look a game and being expected to be on que has to be nerve wracking since most players want to get into a groove, making many possible tries before shining in the spotlight. So there were many confronting factors that faced caoch Fox where he decided to tailor the offense around the Tebow, I’m sure Brandon Lloyd had plenty to say about it under his breath, but it must have traveled upstairs in some form or fashion, because he was shortly to be gone…

Yes, coach John Fox is a smart coach or we would be back to where we fist started, thinking about drafting Trent Richardson or Morris Claiborne at around the 8-10 pick. Boy isn’t it crazy what a month can do to a team and where they are in the standings? I’m still in awe just writing this comment abou all the things that have been done and said since the Tebow took over the reins…This team is in position to make the playoffs for the first time in 6 years! Aren’t you giddy? I sure am and will ride right along with the Tebow, coach Fox and the whole Denver Broncos team…

by bfree2bronc on Dec 1, 2011 12:20 PM MST reply actions

Can't stand Prisco

He’s picked against the Broncos in all of the last 5 weeks while railing on Tebow for being an insult to the QB position. Good or bad, his opinion is always just a sad plea for attention.

by Linmoo on Dec 1, 2011 1:27 PM MST reply actions 1 recs