Comments on: Tony Dungy on Tebow-led offense: I don’t think it can go very long

By: cowhawkfan

cowhawkfan — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:27:20 +0000

I’m so tired I people stating the obvious, “it’s not Tebow, its the Defense”. Well, thanks for pointing out the onvious u genius!! U r so much smarter than the rest of us.

Of course, some of us recognize it’s both!!! The D is fantastic, and Tebow’s offense is doing enough to get the win. If it was so easy, Mark Sanchez or Kyle Orto would do it.

By: jjbadd

jjbadd — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:33:15 +0000

@tinkletinkleonyourstar:
Thats a horrible thing to say to a man that lost a son. Shame on you!
But anyway, Tebow just keeps winning! And I love how everyone keeps saying : “he wont do it on this team” or “that team”.. Meanwhile he is doing it! And as a true Broncos fan, I truly don’t believe it will continue to work.. But Im hoping he is at least workin on his timing and route reading, etc. We shall see…

By: stanklepoot

stanklepoot — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:21:17 +0000

rdnugent says: Nov 18, 2011 5:00 PM

People hate Tebow and have this insatiable lust for him to fail because they see in him everything they lack. He has poise, humility, an incredible work ethic, a desire to serve and be used for the greater good. He is nothing like pretty boys “look at me, I’m so great and it’s all about me” Tom Brady and Tony Romo.

Admit it. You people hate him because you can’t stand the possibility of real goodness in this world. Brats. Go back to your miserable, empty lives.
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No, what I can’t stand is zealots who act as if supporting Tebow was a requirement of the faith, and that questioning his ability as a Qb was somehow an attack on Christianity. Let me leave you with an idea I found in a really Good Book I’ve ready a number of times: Thous shalt not worship false idols.

By: iowahbr

iowahbr — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:58:43 +0000

I am so tired of sanctimonious critics like Dungy/Young etc. complaining about Tebow. They start with this attitude that the NFL is as important as brain surgery and can only be done one way. They forget it’s a kid’s game played by adults for adult entertainment and Tebow is entertaining, even if he usually bores you for 3 quarter first. Would they please get off the soap box and just let us enjoy him making the Dungys look stupid week after week. In the off-season Cam Newton can hire him to learn how to win games rather than pile up meaningless passing stats.

PS: I’m an agnostic so no Come to Jesus angle with this post.

By: benchdogg

benchdogg — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:43:53 +0000

If Tebow even gets a little better in the passing game, like, for instance, actually hitting an open receiver, he is going to be extremely difficult to deal with.

And for those of you who didn’t see how he managed to drive them 95 yards for a score in the last two minutes last night, it was because they used a spread offense with four receivers, which gave Tebow the option of throwing or running, and, if he chose to run, having to only beat one or two guys because the defense was so spread out.

I hope Fox was paying attention because this is the way to keep winning with Tebow.

As for all of you haters out there, your jealousy makes you pathetic and petty, and I hope this “solid” kid continues to win and rub your moronic noses in it. And even if he doesn’t, he’s still accomplished more in five games than most of you will accomplish in your entire miserable lives, so try that on for perspective…

BTW, love your post, rdnugent!

By: rdnugent

rdnugent — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:00:49 +0000

Admit it. You people hate him because you can’t stand the possibility of real goodness in this world. Brats. Go back to your miserable, empty lives.

By: okldrdrs2111

okldrdrs2111 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:25:53 +0000

Put Tebow, Vick, and Newton on the same team and have them all in the back field together.

By: granadafan

granadafan — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:09:54 +0000

NFL defenses are built on stopping the pass. Right now they haven’t adjusted to the run, so kudos to John Fox and Teblow for taking advantage. NFL offenses aren’t very innovative compared to the college ranks so they ought to use more plays to take advantage of the Messiah’s strengths.

By: hatesycophants

hatesycophants — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:58:25 +0000

“March on, Tebow Nation. It’s your time.”

Seriously? This is a .500 ball club that will be sub .500 at the end of the season. Dim bulbs like you are the reason real football fans are so eager to point out the untenable nature of Tebow’s QB abilities and the Donkey’s “success.”

Awww, the Denver Broncos.

Go Lions! Go Badgers!

By: ruggerlad

ruggerlad — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:58:36 +0000

Does anyone care what Tony Dungy thinks? Tebow has McNabb/Vick stats from early on in their careers and they have been pretty damn good. It is not the best offense and he’s not the best QB but he is winning and has comparable numbers to good company early on. I hate when people constantly make everything a race thing but come on here, would this be a discussion if…?
Stop ripping the mans game. Derelle did it then he completely sold out on tackling Tebow on the game winning drive.
Not a Tebow fan, religious person or Broncos fan but am giving this guy the props he deserves for being a great scrambling QB.

By: rando74

rando74 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:34:21 +0000

Im getting pretty tired of this guy. All he ever has to say is something someone else already said, or how every black players who goes to jail should still get an nfl job. Oh and also “when I was in Indianapolis” which should really be “when Payton won for me”

By: thegonz13

thegonz13 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:34:13 +0000

OK, first things first. Just like he did in Miami, Tebow was dreadful for 55 minutes and very good for the last five. Someone has to explain to him that games last 60 minutes!

Second, buried under all that magic is the fact that Mark Sanchez threw a pick-six to tie the game. Had it not been for that giftwrapped TD, there would have been no heroics.

And finally, like the Wildcat before, it’s only a matter of time before the rest of the league gets wise. When that happens, Denver is in trouble because Tebow can’t pass!

By: mhalt99

mhalt99 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:32:06 +0000

The NFL old timers must be laughing their arses off. The run is Gimmicky……kind of like that new fangled forward pass.

This is throwback football. The Broncos have a good chance at success because NFL defenses are built to stop the pass. Whether it is the greatest show on turf or the West Coast offense. Defensive tackles are lean and mean while the defensive ends are 4.5 40 linebackers. The NFL has changed. Has it changed enough that we can go back to the beginning and have a team win some games with a wishbone…..time will tell.

By: tatum064

tatum064 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:28:42 +0000

Keep doubting him.

By: 2ndaryinsanity

2ndaryinsanity — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:12:27 +0000

Tinkle….bringing the suicide of Dungy’s son is beyond low. The biggest fear/heartache of every parent is having to bury a child. You are sick. I don’t care for Dungy as a commentator, but WTF does Dungy’s family tragedy have to do with it…nothing. Let me repeat- you are a cruel person.
Maybe the reason Dungy is trying to mentor the NFL’s problem children is because that is a way he can honor his son’s memory…and to hopefully prevent other parents from losing a child.

By: mogogo1

mogogo1 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:06:52 +0000

Every offense needs to evolve with time to keep defenses from stopping it. This Tebow thing will be no different. However, who is say that Tebow’s passing won’t improve when the defenses end up with 9 guys in the box on every play to shut down the run?

I’m still not 100% sold on Tebow long term, but I know I cannot stand hearing any more from Trent Dilfer on how Tebow won’t stand a chance until he plays more like Trent Dilfer did.

By: Nevis

Nevis — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:05:13 +0000

Tebow success reminds me a lot of the early Wildcat success — which of course, is now totally obsolete.

Denver will eventually need more and anyone who thinks different is completely delusional.

By: j0esixpack

j0esixpack — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:02:53 +0000

I think Tebow will have a very successful and lucrative career…

… in the CFL.

(and if not, I hear the Jets might be looking for a Quarterback)

By: 14david14

14david14 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:02:42 +0000

NUMBERS and ATTENTION. 80,000 fans plus 10.5 million viewers. Entertaining football like Tebowmani is good for football. Fans deserve variety. Differences and objections are what make life interesting. March on Tebow nation, it’s your time!!!

By: spartan572

spartan572 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:57:14 +0000

For Denver its game by game. They are working with what they have and winning ugly versus finesse is still a win. Teams that are successful are made up of individuals who strive to win with no fear of loss. Tebow may not be NFL conventional but, he is helping the team win now in the short term. He knows who he is and seems to try to improve his skillset in order to maintain his dream of being an NFL QB.

By: downsouth49er

downsouth49er — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:56:17 +0000

Ha ha, imagine them trying to run those plays against the 49ers defense…1st & 10, 2nd & 15, 3rd & 22 incomplee pass, punt, Teddy Ginn punt return TD…ha ha.

By: i3addog

i3addog — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:50:13 +0000

Having faith in Jesus will only take you so far in the NFL. Sooner or later you’re going to have to be able to pass the ball.

By: drunkenagitator

drunkenagitator — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:46:45 +0000

Is this the same Tony Dungy whose former team can’t buy a victory without one certain QB who shall remain nameless?

By: sinuoussausage

sinuoussausage — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:40:25 +0000

the media sheep subscribe to the “Tim Tebow is a gimmick” banality, but projection is always fun.

The option ain’t no fad: the thing has been around as long as football, and it’s succeeded on every level of the game except this one. There’s never been a stronger, bigger, hardier, more willful QB to play the game than Tim Tebow, and using him in a run-intensive/read option type of offense can work for a long time in this league. But people don’t like the boat rocked, and the prototypical mold to be amended for anyone. Especially not for a dude who wears his beliefs on his sleeve.

By: biglefty08

biglefty08 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:13:58 +0000

Chuck Norris fears Tim Tebow

now that is funny!!!

By: mkarzt714

mkarzt714 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:05:22 +0000

Why cant it last? People talk about some of he greatest qb’s. Unitas, namath, bradshaw, etc. you think they would be as succusful as tebow is currently. Just because he is not doing it their way does not make it the wrong way. If he played in the 30′s 40′s and 50′s we would rwmember him as the greatest qb to ever play the game. Probably player. Up there with jim brown. He is throwback. His never die attitude is throwback. His team being a personification of his atitude towards quitting is throwback. I was wrong about him and now…. Im glad I was.

By: lanflfan

lanflfan — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:04:50 +0000

Stop the run and you stop the Broncos/Tebow. And scoring enough to prevent that final drive magic he has would be a good idea too. Until someone can do that, Tebow may just keep winning.

By: theemrsanity

theemrsanity — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:00:30 +0000

Whether it works or not isn’t my question. I wonder how in Tony’s eyes, Vick and Newton are the most electrifying players in the games, but Tebow won’t last? Hmmmmm…..

By: bigd9484

bigd9484 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:58:24 +0000

To think they can win a super bowl might be a little insane, but to think they can’t finish with a winning record is naive. Why are there 10 articles on here about people not thinking this offense will work? Find someone who does, that would be a good story. I for one think with all of these defenses personnel and schemes so geared up to stop the pass and the traditional run game, that it is possible for the broncos to keep succeeding. What kills opposing teams is when Tebow hits on a deep bomb since they are so geared toward stopping the run. Its a very intriguing offense, and much more creative I think than the wildcat.

By: dadawg77

dadawg77 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:54:13 +0000

If the Sanchez wasn’t horrible last night the Jets win easily. Denver had great field position all night but couldn’t do anything with it. The only successful drive was when the Jets were worried about stopping the big play which left running lanes for Tebow open and CB who didn’t want to tackle anyone.

Also Denver has gone from 26.25 point a game under Orton to 25 points a game with Tebow. Tebow is a product of defense playing better against worse, worse teams and some luck more then his skill level.

Denver is winning which is good, but against easy beatable opponents. I think they go 3-3 the rest of the way and get demolished in the first round (see the Detroit game). Next year, who know if the AFC West is as bad as it is, then Denver may have success (I don’t know what division AFC West plays next year and if they win the AFC West I would chalk the first place team game as a loss)