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11/19/09

Tim Tebow's poor statistics could hurt NFL Draft status

Now that his stats aren't even that good, it's getting harder and harder to make the case for Tim Tebow

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Tim Tebow has always had some doubters, based on his horrific mechanics and his complete lack of legitimate skill as a traditional quarterback. But throughout his collegiate career, his supporters have always had statistics to point to, which they could try to use to support their claims that he's a great player.

There's no doubt that Tim Tebow is a great college player. No one is arguing that. But his pro potential is limited. This year, the statistics are starting to point that out as well. Without his safety net of Percy Harvin, Tebow has only 12 TD passes in 10 games. He's still being mentioned in Heisman talks, but there's really no way whatsoever to justify that. And it's looking like the pie-in-the-sky hopes of him being drafted as an NFL QB are starting to wane as well, unless he pulls off a miracle at the Combine.

He's a hell of a college player, and maybe he'll find a way to make it in the NFL. But he's not the Heisman this year, and he's not going to be an NFL QB.

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11/19/09

gobigblue1960

0	Tebow has been great, but he is nowhere close to being the best QB, or player in the nation. He should not even make it to New York for the Heisman presentation. There are certainly 5 QB's, and definitely more than 5 players better than Tebow this year.

11/19/09

zballa07

0	(Edited by zballa07) with all the media attention he has and everyone sucking his d**k he'll make it. they reward names not stats

11/19/09

jswol54

0	In before BigTone and the rest of the Gators....and btw, I agree with you.

11/19/09

celticfc411

0	Only time will tell how he'll do in the NFL. If I recall correctly, a lot of people and "experts" were pegging Ryan Leaf to be a very good (i.e. better than Peyton Manning) quarterback at the next level. Once he gets out of Florida (and as long as he doesn't go to the Cowboys) I'll be rooting for him to succeed

11/19/09

100%InjuryRate

0	(Edited by 100%InjuryRate) Only way he makes it in the NFL is as a tight end. Period. Guy has nothing that would excite me as a pro scout looking for a QB.

11/19/09

zballa07

0	100%InjuryRate wrote: Only way he makes it in the NFL is as a tight end. Period. Guy has nothing that would excite me as a pro scout looking for a QB. he's got the name that's what he has

11/19/09

ChiTown123

1	He's definitely a hell of a college player. Its not very probable that Tim will get his second heisman this year, but its too early to count the guy out. As for the NFL, I believe Tebow will definitely get a shot with one team or another.

11/19/09

Austin8

0	tim tebow is a great QB he has had a bad year and needs to step up his game

11/19/09

zzj000

(Edited by zzj000)

I agree 100% Pat. I just can't figure out where he fits into an NFL team. The Wildcat is fading and not everyteam runs it. And dont think he has the speed or blocking skills to be an NFL TE. And as far as NFL QB potential..... I don't even think hje's in the top half of the SEC QB's as far as NFL skills. The QB's of South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Ole Miss and maybe even Cox at Georgia have far more NFL QB potential than Tebow. And that's just in the SEC.... not to mention the QB's at places like Houston, Cincinatti or the other major conferences including the Big 12 with Bradford and McCoy and the gunslinging West Coast offenses of the Wac and the Pac 10. I even like Ricky Stanze from Iowa as better NFL QB than Tebow. Now I realize not all of the QB's I happen to mention are seniors but I'm just pointing out that IMO.... Tebow is NOT NFL QB material. Possibly a backup H-Back but I just don't think there is an ideal position for him on any NFL team.

11/19/09

barmarjeff

1	If you watched the Tennessee game this year, you saw why Tebow will not make it as a quarterback in the NFL.

11/19/09

Austin8

0	Austin8 wrote: tim tebow is a great QB he has had a bad year and needs to step up his game he is good but his team is better

11/19/09

brucek863

0	It's painful to live in Florida and never stop hearing the name Tim Tebow. Ever since Florida has been the elite team in Florida it seems like all the Florida State and Miami fans have dissapeared. Really I haven't seen one in 3 years.

11/19/09

ryeguy

0	Blame the girlfriend

11/19/09

suzanneclark12

brucek863 wrote:

It's painful to live in Florida and never stop hearing the name Tim Tebow. Ever since Florida has been the elite team in Florida it seems like all the Florida State and Miami fans have dissapeared. Really I haven't seen one in 3 years.

Dont put all the blame on Florida for the fans disappearing.. maybe theyre watching USF or UCF..both have played as well or better than Miami or FSU the past few years.

11/19/09

brucek863

0	suzanneclark12 wrote: Dont put all the blame on Florida for the fans disappearing.. maybe theyre watching USF or UCF..both have played as well or better than Miami or FSU the past few years. Yeah I use to be a Noles fan until Matt Grothe went to USF. I don't know about UCF though. I know some people who go their and would still root for the gators even if they played.

11/19/09

suzanneclark12

2	100%InjuryRate wrote: Only way he makes it in the NFL is as a tight end. Period. Guy has nothing that would excite me as a pro scout looking for a QB. Wow youre a pro scout now or just looking for tight ends?

11/19/09

zhum24

0	ANYBODY REALIZE THAT HIS CHIN STRAP IS OFF IN THE PICTURE??? MAN, THAT'S DANGEROUS!

11/19/09

HolyRollin

0	At first glance, I could've sworn the headline read "...getting harder and harder to make a casserole for Tim Tebow." I was like, "what? Tuna not good enough for him?"

11/19/09

Heyhey1970

0	This guy's only future on Sundays is in youth ministry. Everyone outside of the SEC realizes that.

11/19/09

BigTone2475

Does he deserve the Heisman this year hell no. Will he be playing on Sunday absolutely this kid is just to good of a football player not to be, Will he be a QB I don't know and all of you can say whatever you want but the truth is you have no ideal and neither does Mel (Ryan leaf is better then Payton Manning) Crapper Jr.

If he does go in as a QB the only chance I see him having is to go somewhere were he can sit back as a third stringer for a few years and work on mechanics and learning the pro game. If he goes somewhere were he gets thrown to the wolves and he wont make it.

11/19/09

BigTone2475

0	I will say that if he blows up over the next three weeks and gets the Gators into the title game then he at least deserves an invite but not the reward.

11/19/09

100%InjuryRate

1	zhum24 wrote: ANYBODY REALIZE THAT HIS CHIN STRAP IS OFF IN THE PICTURE??? MAN, THAT'S DANGEROUS! I believe that's a photo of him warming up before a game. Calm down, son.

11/19/09

dukie911

0	So what? The point is, is he WILL get signed, he WILL make at least 850,000$ and he WILL be a difference for a team. I'm not a huge fan of florida, but I like tebow as a player.

11/19/09

zhum24

0	100%InjuryRate wrote: I believe that's a photo of him warming up before a game. Calm down, son. Oh. I didn't think about that lol. Thanks.

11/19/09

TheRoss

0	I think someone in the NFL will give him a shot to do something. What. In the end, I am pretty positive he will never contribute anything substantial to the NFL. If nothing else, the Jaguars will sign him just to sell a few tickets and jerseys.

11/19/09

johnshirey54

(Edited by johnshirey54)

I'm not saying Tebow has preformed well enough to win the Heisman this year, although I'm still hoping he will. But Tebow is a quarterback, if he is a success at quarterback or a complete bust at quarterback, he is still a quarterback. Saying a guy should play a position just because he has the size and build at play that position is ridiculous, Tebow is a quarterback, not a tight end or an H-back.

11/19/09

macblastr

0	he will end up playing for jacksonville.

11/20/09

TurkogluForMVP

0	macblastr wrote: he will end up playing for jacksonville. god i hope not. It'll attract the idiots of this city for a year and when they still lose the people will stop coming. like they always do... no one is a jaguar fan.

11/20/09

Luweezyana

1	Tebow is still good, he WILL play in the NFL - if not a starting QB, he will have opportunities to throw the ball maybe even a look at the wildcat. He's already an Icon on and off the field, just all around great guy and I do want to see him play at the next level.

11/20/09

Alpha_Dawg

0	tebow is a heck of a college qb. He was never said to be a high draft pick. But he will get his shot in the nfl. I see him as a very productive pass catching tightend. He has the skills and smarts to play at the next level. just not at qb.