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Gator_Bride08

how thrilled I am Tebow went in the first round?

 

I'm so excited about training camp I can't stand it. 

MrsD2006

As a lifelong Gator Hater I was glad to see this too, but do you think he'll get playing time anytime soon or will he just be a bench warmer? Was he chosen for his on field skills or locker room skills? As in keeping the team motivated, etc etc

JenCrabbe13

I haven't been on this board in a minute. Didn't the Broncos just get a QB last year? I am not a true Gator, but through marriage, and I personally don't think that Tebow will start this upcoming season. I also think that the 1st round was too high. I think that they will groom him for the position and maybe the following year. I am sure that he will play during preseason. No team wants a motivational speaker, they want someone who is going to win the game. I hope that he does great things. Just because you were awesome in high school and college doesn't mean that you are going to be a Payton Manning in the pros. Just look at the Jamarcus Russell.

BlueCuracao

The Broncos just traded for Orton last season.  Considering that, I seriously doubt that Tebow will play very much.  I'd say that he definitely will not be a starter unless Orton is injured, suspended, has a major meltdown, or something like that.

I also think that the first round was too high (to draft a QB in general).  Look at Clausen and McCoy... They didn't go in the first round, and I feel like they were just as strong of picks as Tebow.

In general, I don't think that QBs who are forced to start in their rookie year will do very well.  That goes for any rookie, Manning included.  He only won, what, 2 games as a starter in his rookie season (correct me if I'm wrong here)? 

Jamarcus Russell probably could have been great in the NFL, but maybe he needed to sit on the bench and play some garbage time behind a real solid QB before being a starter.  I think Matt Ryan is the rare exception to this, but then again, he dropped off in his second year...

Gator_Bride08

I'm not sure if he will play this year at all. Which will probably be the best thing for him. He hates not being on the field, and that is going to motivate the crap out of him. I think he was picked because of a few things: talent on the field, ability to be coached, and character. They are not going to have to worry about him having a sec scandal every two weeks, or shooting himself in the leg at a club. He's a good investment.

GatorMrs_Esq

Yeah, I don't know how much play time he'll see, except for some 'specialty' plays for the first season or so.  That being said, I think it's a good arrangement for him -- he won't be thrown out there right away, will have some time to adjust a bit, etc.

Go Broncos! 

avila01

Hi ladies!  I haven't posted here in months....but I thought I'd chime in.

I don't see Tebow getting any playing time this season...at least, not with the Broncos.  Not only did Denver just get Kyle Orton last year, they also got Brady Quinn from the Browns during the off-season.  Either the Broncos really want to be prepared at the QB position in case of injury, or they're stacking up trade bait.