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edbermac

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97. Tebow makes Sanchez and Romo look like Hall of Famers.

Reply to Ilsa (Original post)

Sat May 11, 2013, 04:06 AM

May 2013

Good running QB but his passing skills are for shit, there are high school QB's that pass better than him.

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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