Comments on: Jon Gruden on Tim Tebow: Hard-nosed, clutch, premier competitor

By: cuda1234

cuda1234 — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:58:47 +0000

1,243 new Tebow stories on yahoo news today plus another replay of one of the approximately 6 Tebow documentaries tonight on ESPN (Timmy Preps for the Draft?). Apparently the world revolves around Timmy.

By: Broncofanatic7

Broncofanatic7 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:50:11 +0000

@Derty Ernie
Did you seriously just say that Tim Tebow isn’t mobile? Ha!
That has to be the dumbest analysis I’ve seen of him yet!
You do know who Tim Tebow is… don’t you?

By: Derty Ernie

Derty Ernie — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:30:44 +0000

Gruden is out looking for work and will say anything nice at this point. The fact is Gruden knows that Tebow is not mobile, fast or much of a passer. Wanting to compete is one thing being able to have the skills to do it is another right Grudy?

By: quittsburghstoolers

quittsburghstoolers — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:28:18 +0000

Well, Madden had Favre to crush on and Gruden seems to have Tebow to be his latest man crush…

By: goodguyjohn

goodguyjohn — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:53:29 +0000

Not gonna lie. I’ve got a full blown man crush on double T

By: aigraiders

aigraiders — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:46:13 +0000

This Raider fan thinks the missing point is whether a player thrives under pressure or wilt. Tebow thrives under pressure and I think the Broncos are lucky to have him. They’re all competitive to get to the NFL but some handle the pressure better than others. The Broncos will do just fine with him at the helm. Players make plays and he is definitely a playmaker.

By: asublimeday

asublimeday — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:38:21 +0000

Gruden would work wonders with cutler. All he needs is a system that more accurately fits his skill set.

Fire everybody.

By: realtalkdoitall4rm

realtalkdoitall4rm — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:37:11 +0000

@metalhead65

The reason is that they(Ponder and Locker) were expected to be drafted around where they were drafted. Tebow was projected as a 3rd rounder at best. Meaning the Broncos took a BIIIG reach for him. So he should show results faster if they made such a big play on him and did not address other needs that are clearly more pressing.

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:27:30 +0000

Anybody who saw the Chargers-Broncos game saw a completely differen’t team with his leadership.

There was some passion.

Those who remember Steve Young’s early career, can see the same doings.

If Denver becomes impatient and dumps Tebow, the next team he plays for will benefit.

By: Broncofanatic7

Broncofanatic7 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:22:29 +0000

This is why I was hoping that the Broncos would hire Jon Gruden on the off season… Instead we hire the only coach who had a worse record than we did. Fox better get behind Tebow and stop acting like he isn’t supporting him.
Gruden knows what he’s talking about, he’s a very smart football caoch.

By: jmat40

jmat40 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:01:25 +0000

I used to be a fan of Jon ‘Chuckie’ Gruden, but since he been on MNF I’ve lost a lot of respect for him.

Is there one player in the NFL he’s not in love with?

As for Tebow. Screw that Jesus freak.

By: freedomispopular

freedomispopular — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:43:00 +0000

I’m willing to bet that when Gruden’s back in the league, he’ll be picking up Tebow.

By: steeltown56

steeltown56 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:40:00 +0000

Could someone just please hire Chuckie, So he can trade for Tebow and live his dream of running a spread offense in the NFL?? He could also add Terelle Pryor, Josh Johnson, Pat White, Maybe Vince Evans is still fast at 50. We all know Chuckie likes to carry atleast 6 qb’s.

By: hatesycophants

hatesycophants — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:30:30 +0000

Awww, the Denver Broncos!?

By: kingjoe1

kingjoe1 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:28:51 +0000

Gruden is just talking at this point. He is going to become the head coach of the Cardinals, so he really doesn’t care.

By: bspurloc

bspurloc — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:25:27 +0000

HEART wins more games than talent…….

18-1

GO GIANTS…………. please?

By: souldogdave

souldogdave — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:04:42 +0000

Gruden is a glad-hander. When he wants to be.He roasted Cam Newton before the draft, how has that looked so far? Generally, he waxes prolifically in favor of QB’s. He is charismatic, had a couple of good years, and went south fast.For him to support Tebow is a no-brainer,because of the fans.Tebow fans are legion, they believe the Beautiful Lie.See you in Oakland in November, Tim-Tim.Hope you’re there too, Herr Gruden.

By: joem303

joem303 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:02:22 +0000

Bottom line from Broncos fans is that we are tired of losing games. The last 2+ years have been absolutely miserable, and we expect a lot as a fan base. There are very few people convinced that Tebow is the savior of the franchise, but he is something. Something better than the product that’s been put on the field for the last few years. So yes, for the first time in a while there is something exciting going on at Mile High, and Broncos fans can actually look forward to Sundays. Maybe it works out, maybe it doesn’t. At least watching football might be fun again for a while.

By: jaypace

jaypace — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:00:44 +0000

Lest some forget tebow didn’t play college football in the big east or the mountain west. He played in the sec, check that he dominated in the sec, the conference that sends all those quality players to the league. He was playing quality competition, not William and Mary, not little sisters of the poor. My point is the same people that rip tebow are the same that were ripping cam. Opinions are like buttholes they all stink. Do you think the panthers catered their offense around cam and what he does well. Yes, that’s what coaches should do, you get paid to come up with a game plan that accentuates with your players do best. Fact is how many qbs in their fourth game show great accuracy. Didnt p manning throw damn near 30 picks as a rookie. Didn’t Eli throw thirty last season. Fact is tebow is no different, he needs time to grow within an offense that can utilize what he does well, just like any other qb. expect a mixed bag he’ll do somethings good and he’s going to struggle some games just like any qb starting their fourth game. but no one can say he hasn’t been productive in the limited time he has played. So if you are going to criticize at least come with facts.

By: dougydougdoug

dougydougdoug — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:00:40 +0000

Gruden thinks Gruden is the best Gruden he’s EVAR seen.

As for Tebow. People should maintain some level of objectivity. He came in to a game that the Broncos were losing, and ultimately failed to win. Are his fans that desperate for some kind of prodigal son that they’re blind to the facts?

If Tebow can turn the team around, and win a Superbowl this year, then go ahead and anoint him whatever you please. But don’t forget, others have stepped right off the bench, and won rings their first times – Brady & Warner, for instance.

So tone down the rah-rah-rah on Tebow, until he’s actually a winner.

By: mrznyc

mrznyc — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:52:46 +0000

I watch the NFL to be entertained and he was one of the more entertaining things in the NFL last week.

By: realdraftgm

realdraftgm — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:51:51 +0000

Teebow is a top ten quarterback in this league. he makes things happen and actually had the strongest arm of anyone at the scouting combine the year he came out. Teebow has a gun for an arm which alot of people will find out and be silenced. Gruden is right he is more of a gamer than almost anyone he has what Warner has that fiery perform in the moment general mentality and he gets it done. Teebow is gonna do what Cam Newton is doing except his team will win the games because as good as Newton is I would still rather have Teebow as my quarterback. All the haters are just mad Teebow is bigger stronger and better looking than them and nobody likes the Gators because the beat everyone for so long. Teebow is gonna prove me and Gruden right and the haters can just keep hating because they are not religious and go against anything that has to do with job I am a devout Christian but at least I am objective and judge Teebow by his play unlike the haters; oh yeah and on the last play of the game it hit his receiver in the hands and yes that was his intended target it was not a hail mary like everyone is calling it it was a strike to the receiver it was intended for and it had alot of velocity like a canon so yes Teebow can throw.

By: lunchbox92

lunchbox92 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:51:40 +0000

fordwuzanazi,

The move is made to ensure they can draft Luck?

If they wanted to name their starter for this, wouldn’t they stick with Orton, the guy not winning games?

Great logic, there.

By: The Phantom Stranger

The Phantom Stranger — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:49:27 +0000

Tebow is going to perform well and lead the Broncos to some wins they probably shouldn’t get and people are still going to be hating him. How about just watching and seeing what he can do?

By: joyjoy69

joyjoy69 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:49:07 +0000

Results of the game:
Orton: 6/13 (46%) for 34 yards (5.6 YPC), 0 TD, 1 INT, 1 rush for -1 yards.

Tebow: 4/10 (40%) for 79 yards (19.75 YPC), 1 TD, 0 INT, 6 rushes for 38 yards and 1 TD.

Sure, Tebow looked like a small upgrade, and brought an interesting new dimension to the game. Be excited if you like. Those numbers still look nothing close to an NFL-caliber QB. Just wait until he faces a strong defense who spent the whole week game-planning against him. Perhaps he’ll shine and I’ll eat crow. I hope so. But I still question whether he’s shown us anything yet to merit any praise.

And for you Broncos fans, I bet you wish you’d traded Orton for draft picks during the preseason now! You’d be facing him this week with certainty about Tebow (one way or the other). And, you’d have draft compensation you’d never have had before. Now you’ve got one hope if Tebow is bad: you get Luck next draft and start over…

By: joyjoy69

joyjoy69 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:38:39 +0000

oh… and on the ESPN tool Chuckie that makes watching Monday Night Football so painful (not that Jaworski makes it any better)…

The guy’s name is Jon, he is a former coach of the Oakland Raiders, and his commentary is either so glowing of what just happened on the field you think it was the greatest play in NFL history (or the worst) or it’s completely irrelevant and shallow. Sound like anyone else you know? I guess he finally figured out the MNF color-commentary formula. It looks like we found the new Madden! I can’t wait to play Gruden 2012!

By: joyjoy69

joyjoy69 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:32:57 +0000

It’s really amazing to me how strongly people support this kid. Before this week, he hadn’t played a down of football, and lost the starting job to Kyle Orton during the preseason because of how badly he did. In his two quarters of play, he looked absolutely awful! And yet, everyone is heralding this kid in biblical terms like his long-awaited ascension to the throne of Broncos Starting QB will bring forth the promised land of playoffs, Super Bowls and (even better) Fantasy Football stats.

Is it the fact that this kid wears his evangelical christian credentials on his sleeve like a badge of honor that has so many people excited? Does that really make him a better QB, or are we just looking for that small piece of evidence among all the bad plays to show that our faith in him is warranted.

Please, if you believe in Christ like I do, please don’t anoint this guy the second coming. It’s just so un-Christian!

By: billybats

billybats — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:28:54 +0000

I’m sure that the sniveling author of this post knows far more about what it takes to win at the QB position than Jon Gruden does.

By: gr8whte

gr8whte — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:28:42 +0000

Gruden loves blowin QB’s

By: alewatcher

alewatcher — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:23:04 +0000

Name a player Gruden doesn’t believe in.

Chucky is so over the top on praising every player that his comments don’t even mean anything.