Tim Tebow And The Green Bay Packers
by Brandon on Mar 3, 2010 2:12 AM CST
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PrintSo Kevin Seifert starts the ball rolling with an article speculating about Florida QB Tim Tebow playing in the NFC North, and he found a bunch of flattering quotes from Mike McCarthy and Ted Thompson:
McCarthy added: "I think the guy's a winner, just the way he plays the game. I know a lot's being said about his mechanics. Just the way he approaches the game of football, I think he'll do everything he needs to do to improve. But you look for football players. And his record in college, I think, speaks for itself. But I'd love the opportunity to work with a Tim Tebow."
"Based on his history," Thompson said, "I think that would be a little bit premature to start criticizing him and doubting his ability to play. He's been playing at a pretty high level for quite some time. Has to go down as one of the great college football players of all time, so let's don't sell him short just yet."
Then ESPN photoshops Tebow into a Packers uniform, the image was even the ESPN banner on my mobile phone. Aaron Nagler and Gene Bosling both thought the idea could work.
For what it's worth, I hope Tebow doesn't come anywhere near the Packers. His throwing motion is in need of a major overhaul, and Mike McCarthy would certainly spend a lot of time working with him. The coaches are looking towards a return trip to the NFC Championship game (and beyond) and don't need to spend a lot of time with a player who is going to need a lot of time. He's a great athlete for sure, but QB is obviously not a need position. The coaches need to spend their time making the offense (especially the pass protection) better and don't need the distraction of a project.
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I say if he falls to us in the second or third
then maybe take him, develope him for a few years because that’s what we do well and then trade him for a first round pick. But my reason to stay away from him would be that we need to use that draft pick on other positions now.
I think a 2nd or a 3rd is way too much to give for this guy
Remember Brian Brohm? Plus we have much bigger needs that could be filled at that point.
by Charlie Kelly on Mar 3, 2010 6:19 AM CST up reply actions
Donald Driver...............
There is no way the Packers take him in the 2nd or 3rd round. Too many other immediate needs. If he is still there come round 5 or so then I say yeah, take a shot. Definitely not before that. Plus if you develop him but never let him start (because of Aaron Rogers), how in the world would you get a first round pick in a trade?
"There is no way the Packers take him in the 2nd or 3rd round"
I agree, it’s what I just said. The development thing is a la Kevin Kolb.
by Donald Driver on Mar 3, 2010 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
I think
People are vastly overrating this kid because of his “heart.” I personally haven’t seen anything out of him that would suggest he will have any success on a professional level.
by mnbrewer on Mar 3, 2010 3:45 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Remember Hasselbeck
We have a great staff for developing QBs it’s not like Tebow doesn’t have any talent. If successful, the process would be draft him, develop him, then trade him for a higher draft pick! We scored a first round choice with Seattle, rather we got to swap 1st round choices in ’01 which lead to a bust, but the principles behind it was good.
Didn't McCarthy...
…already try to develop an Urban Meyer QB? Alex Smith Part II… It was only for one year albeit, but I shudder to think of Tebow trying to execute our offense…
I love this kid... BUT ~
If TT drafts Tim Tebow… I think there would be an uprising of the fan base… MM has too many other things to worry about to get wrapped up developing Tim Tebow… I think he’ll be a great pro one day… about 3 years developing (like Rodgers) and watch out NFL… I know there are a lot of people that disagree with me… (Stroh! : ) We’ll have to wait and see… I just don’t think the PACKERS need a distraction like this… I would rather see us sign a guy like Rex Grossman… He’s been to a Super Bowl… Granted he lost to the Colts… but, We need a guy that isn’t a threat to A ROD… who can come in and provide us a little security in case the worse happens!!!!
GO PACK!!!!!
by Bird Dog Uni on Mar 3, 2010 6:56 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After hearing that someone would be willing to go after Grossman I had to take a bit of a break from the computer because I just couldn’t stop laughing. That is hilarious and will NEVER happen. Nor should it. He is absolutely TERRIBLE. Hey why Grossman? Why not Brian Griese? LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!
There's a 0% chance he'll be a Packer
I do think we draft a QB somewhere from 5th to 7th round.
The Dude abides
tebow
it would take to long to develope him as an nfl qb. if he’s their in the 5th round you may consider him but no sooner. by the time he gets a chance to play he will probabaly be on his second contract.
intangibles are nice, but they don’t neccessarily make you a nfl qb. tebow is a great athlete but imo will be below average at the nfl game. what did p. manning run the 40 in, d. brees verticle jump was what? p.rivers had a great broad jump at the combine. b.favre had the fastest 3 cone drill ever as a qb…..ect…what i’m getting at is that the numbers at the combine mean nothing for a qb. him not throwing at the combine tells you everything you need to know. a 3-4 project at qb in the nfl.i’ll pass.
history is against him
winning the heisman isn’t a ringing endorsement for success in the nfl.
list of the most recent winners.
g.torretta, c. ward, r. salaam, e. george, d. wuerffel, c. woodson, r. williams, r. dayne, c. weinke, e. crouch, c. palmer, j. white, m. leinart, r. bush, t. smith.
as you can see their are probably 3 or 4 that had or are having good nfl careers.
tebow and bradford coming out this year to add to the disaster. buyer beware!!!!!!!!!!!!
Woodson is the only one of those guys who is and has always been an all star. Bush is inconsistant, Leinart hasn’t had a chance to prove himself, and Palmer has an injury problem. Other than that, everyone of them are or were nothing more than backups or neverhasbeens.
yah you're right...
Eddie George was pretty awful…
"stay (green and) gold"
by Green and Bold on Mar 3, 2010 12:48 PM CST up reply actions
for a low 4th rounder, perhaps
Tebow’s athleticism might make him a good candidate for H-back for the first couple years while the coaching staff finishes rounding out his mechanics overhaul. But a specialty player is not that high on the list of needs, so anything higher than a low 4th would be neglecting other needs.
I am intrigued at the possibility of working in some plays Rodgers and a guy like Tebow together in the backfield. Think of it as a QB-centric variation on the Wildcat. Might have some real possibilities there.
Once Tebow’s gotten his mechanics fixed, he might be worth a nice bounty on the market, especially in light of how well Rodgers’ development played out. Could fetch a nice return 2-3 years down the road, and it might not be as big of a financial risk considering the not unlikely 50-50 chance of a lockout after this season. But again, anything more than a 4th doesn’t seem worth it.
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