Myth: Tebow lost the last three games, after
winning the six of the previous seven.
Truth: The Broncos lost the last three games,
and won six of the previous seven.
It's always been a team success, not an individual triumph by Tebow. Tebow said it best, "There's no 'Tebow Time,' just 'Bronco Time'."
Sure, Tebow can inspire, but
he is not, despite the media-hype, a miracle-worker. He needs better play calling from the offensive coordinator,
a better game plan that give him better options (both run and pass), and
receivers who don't have butterfingers.
Myth: Tebow can't pass, and his passing numbers are so bad because
he's inaccurate.
Truth: Tebow is better-than-average passer. He didn't set those college records at
Florida because he couldn't pass. Tebow's passing numbers are so bad because,
a) he's constantly throwing in desperation situations, b) his receivers drop a
lot of on-the-money passes, c) he
waits too long to throw the ball.
Yes, he has to make quicker decisions, but that's a learning curve any
rookie goes through.
Myth: Coach John Fox brilliantly revamped the
Bronco offense to accommodate Tebow's unique skills.
Truth: Un, no, not so much. With a few notable exceptions, the
Broncos have settled into a traditional, somewhat unimaginative grind it out run
offense, in which the quarterback is encouraged to stay in the pocket and pass --
often in very obvious passing situations or against prevent defenses. Much was made of the Broncos employing
a retro college-style option, but anyone watching the games would know they
barely run it. Nor do they run
many plays that have Tebow rolling out or stretching out the defense, to give
he a chance to make a smart run/pass call. They basically run off tackle and pass out of the
pocket.
Myth: Tebow can't improve.
Truth: Tebow must improve, and likely will, if
given the chance. No one works
harder, and he certainly has the ability.
Myth: Tebow's washed up if he doesn't win today's playoff game,
big.
Truth: Tebow will be snapped up by any number
of teams should the Broncos be foolish enough to cut him loose. I predict Redskins or Jaguars, would be
prime candidates to sign him, in a heartbeat.
