With the benching of the much maligned Kyle Orton, it is officially Tebow Time in Denver. As the Broncos continue to search for the heir to John Elway, their search is beginning to look a lot like the Dolphins quest to replace Dan Marino. There have been failed prospects, trades that did not work out, and incompetent coaches which have all served to set back the process of moving forward. And Tim Tebow is merely the latest roadblock.
Is Football Jesus an athlete? Yes. But is he a quarterback? The answer is a resounding NO!!! What Tebow happens to be is a college quarterback who made a name for himself with what he is off the field. If one ignores the name on the back of the jersey and looks at what the person does on the field, then Football Jesus is nothing more than a practice squad player if he’s lucky.
Now, it is certainly possible that Football Jesus will have a good career – in the Canadian Football League. To be an NFL quarterback, you need to be able to actually throw the football without a windup that makes it appear that one is doing the old cartoon windup where the arm spins around several times. Yeah, he can run, but can anyone respect his passing game? Defenses will be playing eight man fronts and contain against him within weeks, and what then? This is someone that fumbled three snaps in his brief time last game, and only connected on four of ten passes. Somehow, I doubt that opposing defenses are terrified of his abilities.
The biggest gripe that supports of Football Jesus have is that he has not been given a legitimate chance. Well, there happens to be another quarterback on the team that has not had a legitimate chance – Brady Quinn. Quinn has starting experience, but it was in the cesspool of football that is commonly referred to as the Cleveland Browns. He has had absolutely nothing in terms of weapons, a line, a defense, or a coaching staff to work with. Unlike Football Jesus, he actually progressed this offseason, showing a firmer grasp of the playbook and the finer mechanics of being a quarterback. Football Jesus, meanwhile, spent the offseason making underwear advertisements and pitching his autobiography. Seems a lot of people really needed to know what it’s like to hold a clipboard in the NFL. Oh, and Football Jesus has actually regressed this year in terms of pocket presence, awareness, and reading defenses. Yeah, that’s what the Broncos need at quarterback, someone that has no concept of how to be one.
So where are the billboards for Brady Quinn? When does the ‘Free Quinn’ movement begin? Where are the people trying to pressure John Fox into making Quinn the starter? That’s right, Quinn isn’t a name with zero NFL pedigree that has inexplicably created a legion of mindlessly loyal fans who will scream prejudice at anyone who even displays the slightest thought that their Chosen One is not a legitimate football player. Well, those people need to wake up.
Football Jesus is not the answer. Football Jesus will not be the salvation of the Denver Broncos. If anything, he will condemn the Broncos to roam the draft boards like the Wandering Jew is condemned to roam the Earth. Enjoy what you have brought upon yourselves, Broncos fans. Sometimes it is better not to receive what you want.
Showing posts with label Kyle Orton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kyle Orton. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Shut Up Tim Tebow Supporters
Fans of third string, and hideously overrated, quarterback Tim Tebow are planning to purchase billboards, urging Denver Broncos coach John Fox to bench Kyle Orton and start Football Jesus. First, this assumes that Fox would actually care what these obviously delusional people think about the quarterbacking situation in Denver. Second, this assumes that Football Jesus not only can walk on water, model underwear, and praise God while playing quarterback with some level of competence. Tebow has managed to do the first three on this list, but he is not ready to do the fourth.
If a quarterback with a similar set of skills was to come out in the NFL Draft, and not have been named Tim Tebow, he would have been no more than a fifth round selection. Quite frankly, he needed to revamp his throwing motion, which is still a work in progress, learn a complex offensive system, learn to read a defense, and to make plays with something other than his legs. In fact, in most cases, the same player would have been converted to tight end. But since he’s the Football Jesus, he stuck at quarterback and was a first round pick.
Naturally, Tebow’s supporters are blind to this. To ‘attack’ Tebow (mention his shortcomings and how he needs to improve his game) is to attack his religious beliefs. Apparently, those people that notice the problems with Tebow’s game are against religious people, puppies, super happy sunshine, freedom, the sanctity of marriage, Swedish Bikini Teams, teddy bears, rainbows, and beer. But, that is not the case. No one cares who Tebow worships. He can praise God, Allah, Satan, or Cocidius for all anyone cares, as long as he plays football with some degree of skill. The reality is, that he cannot do that. So shut up, religi-freaks.
Lost in all the Football Jesus hype is the fact that the fact that Orton is actually a good quaterback. Last year, before the ill-advised Tebow games at the end of the year. He has completed 58.1% of his passes in his NFL career, has not had a quarterback rating below 79.6 in any full season that he has been a starter since his rookie year, and knows how to win football games. Tebow won games in college. Let’s put it this way – if Tebow throws for more than 70 touchdowns in his NFL career, I will eat my boxers on air during a podcast The Mad Sportsmen – you should give us a listen *shameless plug*). Take it to the bank.
Football Jesus was a great college quarterback, make no mistake. But there have been quite a few great college quarterbacks that have not done anything in the NFL. Just look to Rodney Peete, Gino Torretta, Eric Crouch, Brad Banks, Troy Smith, and Danny Wuerffel, amongst others. They were terrible in the NFL, and in fact, some players like Jason White, never made it in. THAT is the company that Tebow will be in – not in the Steve Young or Randall Cunningham level.
So shut up Tim Tebow fans, and get over yourselves. The criticism of Football Jesus has NOTHING to do with his religion – just the fac tthat he is not and never will be an NFL quarterback.
If a quarterback with a similar set of skills was to come out in the NFL Draft, and not have been named Tim Tebow, he would have been no more than a fifth round selection. Quite frankly, he needed to revamp his throwing motion, which is still a work in progress, learn a complex offensive system, learn to read a defense, and to make plays with something other than his legs. In fact, in most cases, the same player would have been converted to tight end. But since he’s the Football Jesus, he stuck at quarterback and was a first round pick.
Naturally, Tebow’s supporters are blind to this. To ‘attack’ Tebow (mention his shortcomings and how he needs to improve his game) is to attack his religious beliefs. Apparently, those people that notice the problems with Tebow’s game are against religious people, puppies, super happy sunshine, freedom, the sanctity of marriage, Swedish Bikini Teams, teddy bears, rainbows, and beer. But, that is not the case. No one cares who Tebow worships. He can praise God, Allah, Satan, or Cocidius for all anyone cares, as long as he plays football with some degree of skill. The reality is, that he cannot do that. So shut up, religi-freaks.
Lost in all the Football Jesus hype is the fact that the fact that Orton is actually a good quaterback. Last year, before the ill-advised Tebow games at the end of the year. He has completed 58.1% of his passes in his NFL career, has not had a quarterback rating below 79.6 in any full season that he has been a starter since his rookie year, and knows how to win football games. Tebow won games in college. Let’s put it this way – if Tebow throws for more than 70 touchdowns in his NFL career, I will eat my boxers on air during a podcast The Mad Sportsmen – you should give us a listen *shameless plug*). Take it to the bank.
Football Jesus was a great college quarterback, make no mistake. But there have been quite a few great college quarterbacks that have not done anything in the NFL. Just look to Rodney Peete, Gino Torretta, Eric Crouch, Brad Banks, Troy Smith, and Danny Wuerffel, amongst others. They were terrible in the NFL, and in fact, some players like Jason White, never made it in. THAT is the company that Tebow will be in – not in the Steve Young or Randall Cunningham level.
So shut up Tim Tebow fans, and get over yourselves. The criticism of Football Jesus has NOTHING to do with his religion – just the fac tthat he is not and never will be an NFL quarterback.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Top Five NFL Trade Candidates
Now that there is a light at the end of the NFL lockout tunnel, it is time to turn our attention to possible moves once the CBA is officially agreed upon. Below is a list of the top five players that are most likely to get traded.
1. Kevin Kolb, QB - With the franchising, and eventual resigning, of Michael Vick in Philadelphia, Kolb has become a bit of a luxury. He is a young quarterback who has shown flashes of brilliance when he has had the opportunity to play. He turns 27 in another month, and is just about to hit his prime as a quarterback. He has a good arm with solid accuracy, and while he doesn't run, he can escape a pass rush. Teams desperate for a quarterback that they can build around should be calling Philadelphia as soon as players can be traded.
Possible destinations - Seattle, Arizona
2. Chad Ochocinco, WR - With Ochocinco, a lot of attention is paid to his antics and colorful personality. Yet, lost in all of this is that he is a productive receiver who can stretch the field. Since he became a regular starter in 2002, he has only had one season of fewer than 65 receptions. He is on the final year of his contract as well, and will be motivated to get the next payday. Chad also just wants to win. Do not discount how much the affect of leaving a losing culture like Cincinnati will have on him.
Possible destinations - New England
3. Kyle Orton, QB - Suppose you found out that you could get a quarterback for your team who has back to back seasons of over 3500 yards passing, very good accuracy, does not turn the ball over, and had previously taken a mediocre team and brought them to the playoffs. Then suppose you found out you could get him without giving up a lot. You would be pretty excited, right? So why is it that people regard Kyle Orton as not being a worthwhile option? He would be a safer option than Kolb, and would cost much less.
Possible destinations - Arizona, Minnesota
4. Carson Palmer, QB - The Carson Palmer situation is a sticky one. He has stated repetitively that he has no interest in being a Bengal and will retire if he is not traded. Meanwhile, the owners of the Bengals are stating that they will not trade him, as that would establish a dangerous precedent. So, for now, Palmer is stuck in limbo. However, if the Bengals' front office realizes that getting something is better than having nothing, Palmer will draw interest from teams looking to have a veteran presence ahead of a developing quarterback.
Possible destinations - Miami, Tennessee
5. Donovan McNabb - Ah, Donovan McNabb. A quarterback that for much of his career was overrated to the point where he almost became underrated. Now with the fiasco that is Mike Shanahan and the Washington Redskins, McNabb is on the block just one year after he was the darling of their eye. Again, it probably would not take much to get him, as they are seemingly just wanting to make McNabb disappear. Yet, this is a guy that still has something left in the tank, and would be a good mentor for a young, mobile quarterback.
Possible destinations - Minnesota, Tennessee
It should be interesting to see where these players end up, if they do get moved. Look for a lot of movement in the abbreviated free agency and trade period before camp. This will be fun to watch.
1. Kevin Kolb, QB - With the franchising, and eventual resigning, of Michael Vick in Philadelphia, Kolb has become a bit of a luxury. He is a young quarterback who has shown flashes of brilliance when he has had the opportunity to play. He turns 27 in another month, and is just about to hit his prime as a quarterback. He has a good arm with solid accuracy, and while he doesn't run, he can escape a pass rush. Teams desperate for a quarterback that they can build around should be calling Philadelphia as soon as players can be traded.
Possible destinations - Seattle, Arizona
2. Chad Ochocinco, WR - With Ochocinco, a lot of attention is paid to his antics and colorful personality. Yet, lost in all of this is that he is a productive receiver who can stretch the field. Since he became a regular starter in 2002, he has only had one season of fewer than 65 receptions. He is on the final year of his contract as well, and will be motivated to get the next payday. Chad also just wants to win. Do not discount how much the affect of leaving a losing culture like Cincinnati will have on him.
Possible destinations - New England
3. Kyle Orton, QB - Suppose you found out that you could get a quarterback for your team who has back to back seasons of over 3500 yards passing, very good accuracy, does not turn the ball over, and had previously taken a mediocre team and brought them to the playoffs. Then suppose you found out you could get him without giving up a lot. You would be pretty excited, right? So why is it that people regard Kyle Orton as not being a worthwhile option? He would be a safer option than Kolb, and would cost much less.
Possible destinations - Arizona, Minnesota
4. Carson Palmer, QB - The Carson Palmer situation is a sticky one. He has stated repetitively that he has no interest in being a Bengal and will retire if he is not traded. Meanwhile, the owners of the Bengals are stating that they will not trade him, as that would establish a dangerous precedent. So, for now, Palmer is stuck in limbo. However, if the Bengals' front office realizes that getting something is better than having nothing, Palmer will draw interest from teams looking to have a veteran presence ahead of a developing quarterback.
Possible destinations - Miami, Tennessee
5. Donovan McNabb - Ah, Donovan McNabb. A quarterback that for much of his career was overrated to the point where he almost became underrated. Now with the fiasco that is Mike Shanahan and the Washington Redskins, McNabb is on the block just one year after he was the darling of their eye. Again, it probably would not take much to get him, as they are seemingly just wanting to make McNabb disappear. Yet, this is a guy that still has something left in the tank, and would be a good mentor for a young, mobile quarterback.
Possible destinations - Minnesota, Tennessee
It should be interesting to see where these players end up, if they do get moved. Look for a lot of movement in the abbreviated free agency and trade period before camp. This will be fun to watch.
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