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189. Hey, I'm only giving my opinion from watching him in 2 games. Both against the Patriots.

Tue Jan 17, 2012, 04:31 AM

Jan 2012

Sorry, not impressed....and the Patriots are not exactly an awesome defensive team (#31 in the league rankings). Didn't Kyle Orton beat Tebow and the Broncs this year? I will say he threw better than I was led to believe, but he didn't run as well as I thought he could. My point still stands....without his Christian personna, he doesn't get the media hype. I saw a Youtube mash-up of ESPN mentioning his name 160 times in 1 hour! Gimme a break...do you think Cam Newton has gotten that kind of media attention?

Sure, Tebow deserves to be the starter going into next year's training camp...but he better learn some new tricks in the off-season because the NFL teams are going to be breaking down his game films. He's going to have to learn to read defenses better and find the open man. He looks absolutely nervous in the pocket and can't seem to keep himself still. Of course, that might be because I'm spoiled from watching Tom Brady play the position - but Brady was this good back when he first subbed for Bledsoe when he got injured 7(?) years ago. Brady came in and that was the end of drew in New England.

Tim has brought his Christian personna into the game. He's taken controversial positions on hot social issues. Focus on the Family ran ads during the last game - so I assume there must be a huge Christian, non-football watching audience that they are trying to reach. They used kids to sell Chriatian messaging....disgusting. He may be a hell of a nice guy, but if he were a devout Muslim, I don't think we'd be hearing much about Tim Tebow's future as an NFL QB.

Who knows? Maybe he'll become a RB/split end...he might actually end up doing better in that position. Hell, if the Patriots can run a TE out of the backfield, why not Timmy?

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Looks like Jebus is busy tonight [View all] malaise Jan 2012 OP

I'm guessing Jesus is $#%@# exhausted after the 49ers vs Saints game ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #1

I'm OK with that malaise Jan 2012 #3

You might like this ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #21

He should have chosen malaise Jan 2012 #27

hahaha JoePhilly Jan 2012 #32

You mean 14:1!!! :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #55

what an ironic choice of scripture. That one says don't be an exhibitionist roguevalley Jan 2012 #48

Let the church say AMEN!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #54

Thats Photoshop...I did the same one yesterday. Cannikin Jan 2012 #86

Excellent! cgnick Jan 2012 #72

Tebow Bagged again. Lint Head Jan 2012 #2

I am an atheist and Tebow is sort of growing on me..... Logical Jan 2012 #4

I recommend you have it removed immediately. nm rhett o rick Jan 2012 #6

People who hate on Tebow usually don't know much about the guy Neue Regel Jan 2012 #30

He's a great guy and does great things for the disadvantaged. neverforget Jan 2012 #35

Why should he keep jesus out of football? Neue Regel Jan 2012 #40

You're right. It's a game. neverforget Jan 2012 #43

Do you say that about award shows, concerts, etc? joeglow3 Jan 2012 #49

Actually I do. neverforget Jan 2012 #57

It appears you have a fundamental misunderstanding of the role of prayer in football Neue Regel Jan 2012 #63

Why then pray after good plays? dmallind Jan 2012 #67

Why say thank you when you are given a gift? Neue Regel Jan 2012 #69

I grew up in a Catholic church. All through Confirmation we were told that God knows neverforget Jan 2012 #73

Football players would be better suited cgnick Jan 2012 #76

So you have insight into exactly what they're praying for? annabanana Jan 2012 #115

And I bet Tebow would agree with you. joeglow3 Jan 2012 #64

And it's that simple malaise Jan 2012 #99

Yes MattBaggins Jan 2012 #158

But, it is cool if it is things you believe in or are important to you? joeglow3 Jan 2012 #182

Bringing Jesus into football isn't the problem Hippo_Tron Jan 2012 #83

Ding ding we have a winner malaise Jan 2012 #100

And his self-loathing anti-gay bigotry Creideiki Jan 2012 #108

I think if any Deity should be allowed into professional sports, it should be Mescalito. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #96

The actual reason he should is that Jesus told him to.... Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #110

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #90

No that only applies to government. neverforget Jan 2012 #119

this is good to know. roguevalley Jan 2012 #50

Thanks for this. My response is: the Bible tells us to do these things in secret. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #56

I'm not sure I understand your reply Neue Regel Jan 2012 #59

Yes!! I absolutely do! I applaud him being devoted to the disadvantaged, but his proselytizing is Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #66

I'm not out to change your mind on religion Neue Regel Jan 2012 #75

I've already responded with what I have to say. Keep religion out of sports. And, one doesn't Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #77

The problem in this world is not the Tebows, the problem is the Bradys. Drahthaardogs Jan 2012 #105

What are you talking about? I didn't say anything about Tom Brady. My bubble, thus, remains intact. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #116

Tom Brady and Gisele B�ndchen are married FarCenter Jan 2012 #118

Tom Brady knocked up Bridget Moynahan and left her pregnant while he ran off with Giselle. Drahthaardogs Jan 2012 #129

Most likely Bridget knew the relationship was ending and got pregnant deliberately FarCenter Jan 2012 #130

Oh wow Broderick Jan 2012 #131

You've never watched the Jerry Springer show? FarCenter Jan 2012 #132

you are speculating she Broderick Jan 2012 #133

Yes, because even though she was a successful model herself, Drahthaardogs Jan 2012 #134

Yeah, everyone knows women are just, um, like that... cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #184

Alot of people have relations that don't work out Marrah_G Jan 2012 #163

Successful deflection from Tebow to Brady. Congratulations. neverforget Jan 2012 #135

The point is this. Drahthaardogs Jan 2012 #137

I agree Broderick Jan 2012 #138

it's a game. Tebow is a great guy who neverforget Jan 2012 #139

Funny stuff. sarcasmo Jan 2012 #156

"womanizer"? "nasty-mouthed"? What Brady are you talking about? Marrah_G Jan 2012 #162

If this surprises you, I think you need to watch a little more ESPN. Drahthaardogs Jan 2012 #178

I would love to know which comments from Brady you consider "Nasty-mouthed" Marrah_G Jan 2012 #195

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #91

Ah, in what way is a public display of prayer 'preaching the good news'? According to Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #111

Um, not really Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #121

Why does this belong in sports? In politics? It doesn't! That's the point that I and others are Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #126

I didn't realize they added it to the rules. Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #128

I didn't realize that it was acceptable to do this kind of thing in sports since God doesn't choose Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #146

Thanking God for the strength or skills He has given you Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #151

I told you that I have already said what I needed to Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #152

Thanks, but I will continue Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #157

You are on ignore and are harassing me. Please do not respond to me again. I will alert you Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #176

Normally, I would let this go Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #179

Thanking genetics and pratice MattBaggins Jan 2012 #159

Go for it. Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #172

I really haven't paid much attention to the guy, but he sounds like a really decent person NBachers Jan 2012 #68

I'm sure he's a nice guy... dogknob Jan 2012 #70

he is an intellectually lazy person who promotes a book that he does not absorb or understand grantcart Jan 2012 #81

Speaking of intellectually lazy, Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #122

Which raises the question of how writing scripture references on your face is in anyway Biblical grantcart Jan 2012 #125

You forgot to mention Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #127

let them see "DEEDS" MattBaggins Jan 2012 #160

How do you know it is false? Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #171

Same here customerserviceguy Jan 2012 #79

Just so people know.. Buddyblazon Jan 2012 #142

Most here know that. But things gain their own momentum on DU cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #185

I am convinced the Tebow is one of the great trolls of our time AngryAmish Jan 2012 #155

I am a rabid Pats fan and I sort of like him too Marrah_G Jan 2012 #161

Still waiting for an evangelical athlete to blame God or Jesus when they lose. eom TransitJohn Jan 2012 #5

LOL!!! Imagine: I am so pissed at Jesus, where was he tonight???? adigal Jan 2012 #7

Looks lost doesn't he madokie Jan 2012 #8

I know malaise Jan 2012 #20

Right! This "evil, liberal, commie" bastion of a state: MASSACHUSETTS!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #58

Tom didn't "put" anything on Tebow as they were never on the field at the same time. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #186

I'm not even sure they're even on the same planet madokie Jan 2012 #191

Pats are crucifying him The Straight Story Jan 2012 #9

I don't know its a pretty big rock holding his ass in right now madokie Jan 2012 #13

So the guy's a born-again DeathToTheOil Jan 2012 #10

I got no problem with him and his beliefs The Straight Story Jan 2012 #16

That's the point malaise Jan 2012 #22

He gives praise to Jeeeeeezus at the start of every after-the-game press conference/interview DeathToTheOil Jan 2012 #25

Dude laundry_queen Jan 2012 #87

When he does TV ads for Focus on the Family, it's a big fucking deal Hippo_Tron Jan 2012 #85

Looks like denver's defense has been raptured (nt) The Straight Story Jan 2012 #11

this is the worst thrashing ever! joshcryer Jan 2012 #12

LOL malaise Jan 2012 #24

Jebow wept Blue Owl Jan 2012 #14

Freaking perfect malaise Jan 2012 #29

Oh, shit!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #60

The Las Vegas sports book is proof that prayer is not answered. FarCenter Jan 2012 #15

Poor Timmy indeed! blaze Jan 2012 #17

I have no beef with Tebow leftynyc Jan 2012 #18

I like a lot of things about him, it's his 'followers' and the press that make me laugh (nt) The Straight Story Jan 2012 #23

I'm sorry, but he became part of it when he and his mom ran that anti-choice ad. Keep RELIGION Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #62

Me neither. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #74

No... Buddyblazon Jan 2012 #188

Hey, I'm only giving my opinion from watching him in 2 games. Both against the Patriots. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #189

Well...he was like most young QB's... Buddyblazon Jan 2012 #198

My whole point has been Tim's Christian personna has given him undeserved media attention. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #199

Looks like the long knives of bigotry are too. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #19

Welcome to DU and yes there is bigotry against any idiot that thinks God or Jesus gives a damn grantcart Jan 2012 #26

As fan of a team that is mired in the darkness of consecutive losing seasons, I'm open to anything. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #61

Few here consider me thoughtful and I cannot accept the Nicene Creed. grantcart Jan 2012 #80

Great respect for you... Buddyblazon Jan 2012 #143

I never said that Tebow believed that God helped him to win. grantcart Jan 2012 #154

Bashing Tebow is not bashing religion grantcart Jan 2012 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #93

Welcome grantcart Jan 2012 #95

Odd that the teachings of Jesus get that reaction from you.... Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #113

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #124

Well put. The whole thing is a strawman to play victim underpants Jan 2012 #109

Wow. Such a thing to allude to. Dozens of murders, Not sure this rises to such language. Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #112

I now expect some fundamentalists to not question the support of Tiebow by Jehovah but grantcart Jan 2012 #28

Suppose he was a Friday worshipping Muslim? n/t malaise Jan 2012 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #92

I checked for the time of sunset in Denver FarCenter Jan 2012 #46

Not Jewish but a Messianic Jew and they use the Goyim Sabbath grantcart Jan 2012 #47

Is Jesus' Sabbath 0 hours long or 48 hours long FarCenter Jan 2012 #53

Jesus gave the points in this game. Told me it was a sure thing. Bozita Jan 2012 #33

It would be sad that "Jesus" would intervene for a football game zbdent Jan 2012 #34

C'mon, New England, make it 316-7 BeyondGeography Jan 2012 #36

I woulda been happy with 66-6 Bozita Jan 2012 #37

Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah hahahahaha malaise Jan 2012 #39

To be fair, D's offense is failing hard. Jesus might just be with Tebow... joshcryer Jan 2012 #38

This is the Bill Maher philosophy... kentuck Jan 2012 #41

You might have it backward quaker bill Jan 2012 #42

LOL!! She's exhausted from the Saints/49er's game Greybnk48 Jan 2012 #44

I don't give a damn what anyone says! I'm going ALL BLUE this play-off season. I'm rooting for BLUE Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #51

You forgot the blu (e)cheese--GO PACKERS!! n/t Greybnk48 Jan 2012 #104

But the Ravens are PURPLE! Marrah_G Jan 2012 #166

BLUE as in these teams represent BLUE states. :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #177

I know! Marrah_G Jan 2012 #196

Got it! I'm slow on the update! :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #197

brady punt'd the ball, lots of fighting omg! joshcryer Jan 2012 #52

I saw that... pipi_k Jan 2012 #193

Suggest we give this a break. It was a football game and a good one at that. No more, nor less. pinto Jan 2012 #65

Why is this thread still open? cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #71

Send an alert if you think it ought to be closed. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #78

It really shouldn't be in GD. nt Union Scribe Jan 2012 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #106

Yes, he is oppressed. Marrah_G Jan 2012 #167

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #170

This entire thread has me giggling Marrah_G Jan 2012 #173

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #174

Tebow haters are funny. Union Scribe Jan 2012 #84

Tebowphobia - An extreme and irrational aversion to Tim Tebow. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #88

Meanwhile, Teabowmaniacs leftynyc Jan 2012 #89

A true believer would thank God for whatever the outcome.. DCBob Jan 2012 #94

The process of identifying the trait that is activating the aggression becomes non-responsive, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #114

I've seen more insults leveled at Brady then at Tebow in this thread Marrah_G Jan 2012 #168

I didn�t tally them, but I did notice quite a few. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #180

You a big fan of Anti-Choicers, then? Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #97

The whole thing is a creation of the right wing thumpers playing victim underpants Jan 2012 #107

Precisely. The absence of pejoratives against Tebow are as dramatic as the absence LanternWaste Jan 2012 #150

Michigan is like Kryptonite to Tebow MrScorpio Jan 2012 #98

You have loads of company malaise Jan 2012 #101

27th ranked quarterback in the NFL trumad Jan 2012 #102

Super stats malaise Jan 2012 #103

Even that putz, Jay Cutler has better stats. GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #148

He's not top ranked... not even close trumad Jan 2012 #149

you must be positively ecstatic when a church Dreamer Tatum Jan 2012 #117

Priorities Broderick Jan 2012 #120

Only in your mind neverforget Jan 2012 #123

No, although it was pretty funny when the touchdown jesus statue was hit by lightning. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #144

Not at all MattBaggins Jan 2012 #164

Better a church then a house........ Marrah_G Jan 2012 #169

Tebow is a nice kid. DevonRex Jan 2012 #136

Perhaps, but he made an ad for a hate group ("Focus on the Family") MH1 Jan 2012 #181

My bumper sticker: Focus on your own damn DevonRex Jan 2012 #187

"This is Jesus Christ to Tim Tebow, please leave me alone, don't you know sarcasmo Jan 2012 #140

I saw that on GEM$NBComcast malaise Jan 2012 #141

Well, since they lost on a Saturday... GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #147

As my niece said... LanternWaste Jan 2012 #145

Indeed. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Pats hifiguy Jan 2012 #175

Not really malaise Jan 2012 #183

Of course. LanternWaste Jan 2012 #192

I don't think he's Elmer Gantry, but he's close. gulliver Jan 2012 #153

If all of the football fans and teams and sponsors and broadcasters and sports bars Fire Walk With Me Jan 2012 #165

Leave Timmy Alone! taterguy Jan 2012 #190

It's OK to hate Tim Tebow... pipi_k Jan 2012 #194

Your view of Malware processes is becoming more wide spread. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #200