Peter King of Sports Illustrated talked with Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow last week to ask how he was coping with not playing; since the first game of the season (two carries, two yards, no passes), the former Florida do-everything quarterback hadn't played. It was easy to see why: Kyle Orton was playing like a top-10 quarterback, and as long as he was, Josh McDaniels wasn't going to screw with the chemistry of an offense playing well, until he saw a matchup that he liked. "It's been a challenge,'' Tebow said, choosing his words carefully and politely. "But I'm OK with it. Kyle's been playing so well. All I can do is prepare every week for whatever my role is, continue to learn this offense, and wait for the time when the coaches think I can help the team.'' That time came against the Jets in Denver's 24-20 loss, when Tebow got under center and ran a version of the option in the first half, sometimes running, sometimes pitching. His five-yard sprint around right end with 11 minutes left in the first half tied the game at 7. Tebow still hasn't thrown a pass, and eventually, McDaniels has to let him do so, if only to show defenses he might throw so they can't load up against the run. Source: Sports Illustrated
Obviously you cared enough to make yet another wonderful and highly insightful post. And of course it's a challenge. He went from being on top of the world to a back up. How could that be easy?
There were many that predicted Tebow a future failure in the NFL, before the draft. Just why would anyone expect him to beat out Orton already?
he has done pretty well so far and will continue to do so. All those who thought he would be a bust will be eating crow.
