Tebow: Sickening

[NYFin]

This is more of an ESPN problem than a Tebow problem, I think.  They're more ad media than they are actual journalism.  They "cover" a product that they also show.  So they're not going to cover according to merit.  So Tebow has a page.

Tebow is kind of an interesting experiment though. 

Low release point.  This means passes get batted down right?  Eh, Tebow throws outside of the pocket on the run a lot, so it doesn't much hurt him. 

Can't hit receivers in their route.  This means he can't run an NFL offense, right?  True, Tebow doesn't run an offense (which is why he's bad in practice) so much as he reacts.  He uses his legs to extend plays until a defender breaks down and then reacts to that with a pass to an easy-to-hit receiver.

This is why Billick's suggestion that Tebow lose some arm/chest size is so off.  Tebow is what he is and will never be a good passer--so there's no point in trying.  His bigger frame is something he needs. He is oddly capable of working around his flaws by using his running ability and elusiveness.  The question is how long he can keep it up.  I'm inclined to think that it's going to stop working and that he'll get solved and won't have the passing ability to stay relevant. 

So he's interesting to watch him play because he's so weird as a QB.  Does ESPN talk about him way too much?  Yeah, yeah they do.  But I'm always interested to see how he does--moreso than I am with some "better" quarterbacks.

[EKnight]

FWIW, mark this thread, because he may start the season as the back-up QB, but he won't stay there all year. Look at the Jets' schedule- Bills-Steelers-Dolphins-Niners-Texans to start. Combined record last year 47-33. With the way Sanchez finished the year last year, it wouldn't surprise me if Tebow is starting by week 6 against the Colts. -EK

Interesting piece on First Take this morning regarding Gruden's "obsession" with Tim and the Revis comments about Tebow:
"He's a born leader," Revis said via the New York Daily News. "He really is. Very few athletes have the gift that he has. He tries to lead by example all the time and he tries to be positive, which is awesome. I think that results (in) his success on the field. He came in with Denver and did unbelievable. And now he's with us. We're happy. We're excited for him. We're happy (that) he'll bring his leadership qualities to this team."

Skip, Chris Carter, and Stephen A. Smith pointed out that Pittsburgh allowed 4 plays on defense of 20 yards or more all season, and Tebow had that many in the first half against them. What I found most interesting was that all three seemed to be in agreement that Tebow will be starting at some point this season, with one of them (Smith, I believe) saying that basically Sanchez had "no chance," and bringing in Tebow was a "fix," implying he was meant to be the starter from the time they traded for him. They also pointed out that Jets QB coach Matt Cavanaugh praised his mechanics and arm strength: "“I was pleasantly surprised when I saw him over an extended period of time ... not just watching him play on film. I think he's certainly got the arm strength. He has good mechanics. They're getting better every day."

My only problem with this is that I feel unclean hoping he does- like, I need to go shower and use some disinfectant pulling for a Jet. -EK

[MikeO]

http://www.tmz.com/2012/05/20/tim-tebow-rock-of-ages-photo/

Tebow's reps are out of control in recent weeks according to various stories. Suing over T-shirts that don't even mention his name but they feel are about him and now this recent story of having people remove pictures from social media that he actually poses for.

Gotta protect the image and the "brand"

[CF DolFan]

http://www.tmz.com/2012/05/20/tim-tebow-rock-of-ages-photo/

Tebow's reps are out of control in recent weeks according to various stories. Suing over T-shirts that don't even mention his name but they feel are about him and now this recent story of having people remove pictures from social media that he actually poses for.

Gotta protect the image and the "brand"

I read Tebows reps had dropped it but the NFL picked it up as it was their brand that was being extorted. The "NY" was repalced by "MY"  and "JETS" was replaced by "Jesus" but it is obviously the Jets logo.

Coming from a Tebow fan I'd have to say that's actually kind of creepy to me.

[fyo]

I read Tebows reps had dropped it but the NFL picked it up as it was their brand that was being extorted. The "NY" was repalced by "MY"  and "JETS" was replaced by "Jesus" but it is obviously the Jets logo.

Those shirts are way out there. On what planet did the folks behind them think the NFL would let that pass? They're virtually identical to NY Jets tees. The NFL are obligated to defend their trademarks in cases like that.

[Phishfan]

People do this all the time. Was it a corporation or just someone who made some t-shirts? I've seen many a t-shirt that took privileges with logos and have even owned a few myself. I understand why they want to protect their brand but these things happen all the time.

[MikeO]

I read Tebows reps had dropped it but the NFL picked it up as it was their brand that was being extorted. The "NY" was repalced by "MY"  and "JETS" was replaced by "Jesus" but it is obviously the Jets logo.

Coming from a Tebow fan I'd have to say that's actually kind of creepy to me.

That wasn't the shirt I was talking about but I saw that one and the NFL was right to step in.

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

Tim Tebow has the second best selling jersey of all NFL players.  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/29/peyton-tops-tebow-for-best-selling-jersey/

It isn't the media thrusting Tebow news on an audience trying to avoid it.  He is a popular player

[EKnight]

The sky must be falling....Stephen A. Smith just acknowledged that TEbow gives the Jets the best chance of winning and should start over Sanchez. Shocked! -EK