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denverbill

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44. He isn't being blackballed. That implies a concerted decision to not allow him in.

Fri May 10, 2013, 10:11 AM

May 2013

The powerbrokers are all coming to this decision on their own accord. They saw how his cult pushed Josh McDaniels to play him. Then how they forced Fox to play him. Elway knew the only way to get rid of him was to grab a first-ballot Hall of Famer. The Jets grabbed Tebow to boost their ratings and they now know the power of the Tebow cult.

I do kind of wish some team would let him play though. Of course, if he was a miserable failure, the cult would just blame his teammates (who hate Christians) or officials (who hate Christians). They just have to keep the myth of the persecuted Christian football star alive.

I feel kind of sorry for Tebow. I don't think he's done much that an awful lot of football, baseball, and other players don't do as far as wearing religion on their sleeve. And I think he's sincere in his beliefs. It is not his fault that he's become a cult figure.

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Tebow being blackballed by NFL teams due to cult-like following... [View all] Ilsa May 2013 OP

He hasn't showcased that well either Puzzledtraveller May 2013 #1

or if he would give up Dyedinthewoolliberal May 2013 #55

If you're going to imply that you walk on water... CincyDem May 2013 #2

I thought he was being blackballed because he can't throw... SidDithers May 2013 #3

Bingo. Scuba May 2013 #5

He went to multiple camps after college to "relearn a throwing motion" NightWatcher May 2013 #27

His motion was ruined in Florida. Mr. David May 2013 #71

That's it right there. backscatter712 May 2013 #29

Yeah, that's it. HappyMe May 2013 #33

in all my years of watching football mnmoderatedem May 2013 #38

He throws an excellent knuckleball. Unfortunately he is not trying out in baseball. madinmaryland May 2013 #39

He can't catch for shit, either Brother Buzz May 2013 #48

So, for how long does he have to keep sucking before it's OK to continue ignoring Egalitarian Thug May 2013 #4

Wrong ! ....Doug Flutie was "blackballed".... RagAss May 2013 #6

+1 Buzz Clik May 2013 #22

+2 mnmoderatedem May 2013 #40

let him go play Canadian Football ThomThom May 2013 #51

CFL is even more of a throwing game than NFL... SidDithers May 2013 #53

thanks, I know nothing about Canadian football ThomThom May 2013 #70

Your comment echoes what Warren Moon said about Tebow and CFL. Mr. David May 2013 #73

I'm just curious because I never did liberalhistorian May 2013 #60

I hear he is a pretty nice guy Marrah_G May 2013 #62

He was considered too short to play in the NFL KamaAina May 2013 #69

It's Tebow's own fault--if he hadn't gone so hard-right God Warrior, Arkana May 2013 #7

Yep. He needs to choose between being a preacher or quarterback. nt Ilsa May 2013 #10

I wouldn't say "afraid" is the way they feel. I think they think he sucks, first, and that, Big MADem May 2013 #31

Dude couldn't get playing time behind MARK SANCHEZ. geek tragedy May 2013 #8

I kind of felt bad for Ryan. NCTraveler May 2013 #14

Yeah. Nice guy. Horrible nfl qb. joeunderdog May 2013 #20

You nailed it Puzzledtraveller May 2013 #34

And THAT speaks volumes. Bake May 2013 #68

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2013 #9

he can throw a ball ChairmanAgnostic May 2013 #19

LOL liberal N proud May 2013 #28

Tebow does have great leadership skills on the field. NCTraveler May 2013 #11

If he doesn't decide that there's more money to be made as a god botherer. GoneOffShore May 2013 #87

He'll make a fortune as an uberchristian Anthony Robbins. Frank Cannon May 2013 #96

I'll say this for TT, I don't know of any pro athlete who's accomplished less in his career...... marmar May 2013 #12

Brian Bosworth and Tony Mandarich did. nt geek tragedy May 2013 #15

Tim Couch maybe. Puzzledtraveller May 2013 #35

Ryan Leaf, Matt Leinart. nt geek tragedy May 2013 #37

Maybe Tebow can follow The Boz into a stellar acting career... SidDithers May 2013 #79

Man you are just Stone Cold sometimes. nt geek tragedy May 2013 #80

Or the time "the bos" went head on head against Bo Jackson Botany May 2013 #99

Ain't that the truth! theHandpuppet May 2013 #49

Ray Finkle TlalocW May 2013 #54

Finkle was a kicker. Mr. David May 2013 #74

Punter, kicker... TlalocW May 2013 #95

Heath Shuler GeorgeGist May 2013 #66

There isn't much talent and leadership skills in Tebow tularetom May 2013 #13

He should go into politics. He fits right into the fake family value republicans. southernyankeebelle May 2013 #16

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2013 #18

You may not get that wish. However, he fits right in with that wacko bunch of religious zealots. southernyankeebelle May 2013 #30

Cult like following? And the fact that he sucks Champion Jack May 2013 #17

He'd probably have a job tomorrow if he'd change positions. Chan790 May 2013 #21

I see him as a possible fullback...n/t orwell May 2013 #26

Me too theHandpuppet May 2013 #50

I always expected he would do that get the red out May 2013 #41

"even though there is talent and leadership skills in this player." Yikes! Buzz Clik May 2013 #23

A team would need 18ft Tall Receivers Yavin4 May 2013 #24

"Since playing in a pair of playoff games 16 months ago," JayhawkSD May 2013 #25

It's his own fault leftynyc May 2013 #32

TE would work for him Puzzledtraveller May 2013 #36

I blame his religious supporters leftynyc May 2013 #42

If he had the talent he'd be under contract right now. Ganja Ninja May 2013 #43

He isn't being blackballed. That implies a concerted decision to not allow him in. denverbill May 2013 #44

if you think that's bad mnmoderatedem May 2013 #45

No. It's because he is a quarterback Sissyk May 2013 #46

his situation is god's will. he needs to accept that and get over it nt msongs May 2013 #47

He didn't pray hard enough. Arugula Latte May 2013 #61

If Tebow had RG III's skills, he could have a cult following of satan worshippers Zorra May 2013 #52

You know who's super religious? Kaepernick. He's got job security LeftyMom May 2013 #56

What, no Kapernakmania? Mr. David May 2013 #75

Mike Singletary was ultra religious n2doc May 2013 #84

If Bill Belichick doesn't give him a chance, he can't play. bluedigger May 2013 #57

I think to play in Foxboro he would have to significantly tone down the god stuff Marrah_G May 2013 #63

Very true. bluedigger May 2013 #64

Evil genius in a hoodie! Marrah_G May 2013 #65

I don't think that writer even knows the meaning of "blackball" Blue_Tires May 2013 #58

As a QB yes, he needs to switch positions madville May 2013 #59

He is not an NFL QB. His footwork is shit, his throwing mechanics are even worse. His release is JRLeft May 2013 #67

that is it .... he can not pass @ the NFL level Botany May 2013 #81

Will either Tim Tebow or Jason Collins have a job in the NFL next year? TeamPooka May 2013 #72

Neither. Mr. David May 2013 #76

Considering Collins is a basketball player... SidDithers May 2013 #78

oops I meant to say "or the NBA" but the phone rang and distracted me... my bad.... TeamPooka May 2013 #86

Hired to play FOOTBALL HockeyMom May 2013 #77

He is not being sought after because he is not a good Quarterback. hrmjustin May 2013 #82

Tebow sucks. everyone saw it on the field. Bennyboy May 2013 #83

The NFL Is Basically GOP otohara May 2013 #85

I sort of agree with the article... nachosgrande May 2013 #88

Florida had to build an offense around Tebow's skill set jmowreader May 2013 #89

I like Tim Tebow... kentuck May 2013 #90

And Manning was far better player than Tebow by miles.. Mr. David May 2013 #91

Manning is far better than a lot of quarterbacks. kentuck May 2013 #93

I agree LostOne4Ever May 2013 #98

He is just BAD. no blackballing. DiverDave May 2013 #92

He can get more fans into the seats than just about any other quarterback. kentuck May 2013 #94

Tebow makes Sanchez and Romo look like Hall of Famers. edbermac May 2013 #97