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Tebow's NFL Journey and the Similarities to Another NFL QB's Experience

I feel I need to get this off of my chest.  I have seen nothing but Orton vs. Tebow posts, fanshots and links since the offseason started. The debate is heated and the fanbase is split into three (those for Orton, those for Tebow and folks stuck in the middle just wanting the Broncos to win).  I have noticed some similarities (not the exact same, but close) between Tim Tebow and our current AFC West tormentor from San Diego, Philip Rivers.

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Rivers was drafted in the first round in 2004.  The Chargers were not impressed with Drew Brees in the 2003 season and they had a poor season.  Brees had some of his career-worst outings that year and the Chargers had a higher draft order.  They initially drafted Eli Manning, but since Eli wouldn't play for San Diego, his rights were traded away for Rivers.  Rivers could have potentially become the starter in week one of the 2004 season, but he had contract issues and didn't join the team until a week before the season started.  He was the #3 QB that year.

In 2005, Rivers became the #2 QB in San Diego since Drew Brees had a great 2004.  Brees was the starter for all 16 games.  In a twist of fate, the final game of the 2005 season would affect Rivers, Brees and our Denver Broncos.  In the fourth quarter of the game between the Broncos and Chargers, Denver had a commanding lead.  Drew Brees went back to pass and was sacked by a blitzing John Lynch and landed on by Gerard Warren.  Brees severely tore up his shoulder and Rivers took the helm from that day forth.  Rivers was unimpressive to finish the game, but he gained the starter position and has tormented the AFC West ever since.

Off the field, Rivers, like Tebow is a very devout Christian and family man.  While Rivers drives the opposing fans and team crazy with his antics on the field, he is very active in giving back to the community.  While I am not a Rivers fan by any means, he gains my respect for his faith and actions off the field.

While none of us knows what the future holds in regards to Tim Tebow, it is important to step back form the computer and let the process happen.  We have no control of what is happening in Denver right now.  I think that the lockout hurt Tebow this season.  All is not lost for him.  This is not intended to be a love-fest for Rivers, but it is a way to put things into perspective in Tim Tebow's career development.  Thanks for reading and I think I'll go throw up now for giving Rivers his props.

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Do you see some similarities between Rivers and Tebow?
Sure, I hope Tebow looks to Rivers' own experience.
73 votes
No way! Tebow won't become the Broncos starter.
7 votes
How dare you compare Tebow to Rivers! Leave now and never come back!
32 votes

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IF tebow was anything like rivers that would be great

I dont like rivers… I feel as if hes a baby on the field. But hes a great QB

by Robbie Bohl on Aug 14, 2011 3:54 PM MDT reply actions  

If Tebow could get half as good as Rivers

he’d be 2x better then Phyllis Rivers.

It wasn't him Charlie, it was you. Remember that night in the Garden you came down to my dressing room and said, "Kid, this ain't your night. We're going for the price on Wilson." Ya remember that? 'This ain't your night.' My night I could of taken Wilson apart. ~ Brando aka Terry Malloy

by Zac Man on Aug 14, 2011 3:57 PM MDT reply actions   1 recs

Booyah!!!!!

TT like Rivers?

Well, not exactly……

by Gulbrand on Aug 14, 2011 4:01 PM MDT reply actions  

that's why i said it in that way.....

some things similar, but not exactly

Jerry Jones is Al Davis with a smile!

CHICAGO...Where Quaterbacks' careers go to die!

Why would anyone want to live in Oakland?

by mdierk on Aug 14, 2011 4:10 PM MDT up reply actions  

thanks Matt.

"I actually watched the World Cup. I HATE baseball. Hockey’s over. Hey, at least we have the WNBA. Oh, man. I’m making a noose. Want one?"

Harv Neptune.

Is it Free Agency yet? Wake me up when it starts!

by boydy2669 on Aug 14, 2011 4:01 PM MDT reply actions  

Thanks, Ben.....

i have been battling some nausea since I wrote this

Jerry Jones is Al Davis with a smile!

CHICAGO...Where Quaterbacks' careers go to die!

Why would anyone want to live in Oakland?

by mdierk on Aug 14, 2011 4:10 PM MDT up reply actions  

Hahaha....got to respect Rivers though. Good family man, does a ton for the community and unquestioned leader.

"I actually watched the World Cup. I HATE baseball. Hockey’s over. Hey, at least we have the WNBA. Oh, man. I’m making a noose. Want one?"

Harv Neptune.

Is it Free Agency yet? Wake me up when it starts!

by boydy2669 on Aug 14, 2011 4:25 PM MDT up reply actions  

has as goofy a throwing motion as tebow though

Playoffs!?!? Playoffs!?!? Don't talk about Playoffs!! Playoffs?!?!

by Mike Agnew on Aug 14, 2011 6:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

Here's what's going to happen

(or at least what my crystal ball portents)

First of all, hey Matt! Great to see your post and enjoy your calm in this storm.

I think it’s going to be a very good thing that Tebow gets to sit a while. Hopefully he’ll come in from time to time with a great red zone play, but till then it will be watch and learn—which will be a very good thing as Tebow is still raw and quick to abandon his reads.

Orton, being Orton, is going to get hurt this year. When he does, I hope the coaches don’t do stupid like they did last year and keep playing him for 2 or 3 games while he’s damaged (remember Arizona & KC?). If they’re smart enough to put Tebow in, then TT will get quality game time and a good rapport with the vets will be established.

At that point in the season, the coaches will be able to see if Tebow has advanced enough to keep Kyle on the bench when he’s recovered, or if they ought send TT back to clipboard duty. If the coaches follow this plan, I think it will be a big win for everyone. Tebow gets to develop; Orton gets to do what he does best; and the Broncs win the max number of games possible.

Of course, this all depends on the coaches willing to make substitutions when they are called for. If we’re stuck with the rookie sits mentality or the vet plays even when hurt, we’ll end up with the worst possible outcome—kind of like we did last year.

First they ignore you.
They then laugh at you.
Then they fight you.
Then, you win.
--Gandhi

by Santa Fe Bronc on Aug 14, 2011 8:09 PM MDT reply actions   2 recs

Hey!

Give me back by crystal ball!

by idahobronc on Aug 14, 2011 8:54 PM MDT up reply actions  

thanks, Doc.....

i just want to see the Broncos win

Jerry Jones is Al Davis with a smile!

CHICAGO...Where Quaterbacks' careers go to die!

Why would anyone want to live in Oakland?

by mdierk on Aug 14, 2011 8:58 PM MDT up reply actions  

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