It has to remain Tebow Time in Denver - The Orange Mane

ant1999e · 10-09-2011, 09:40 PM

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post...time-in-denver

Has an NFL crowd ever departed a stadium this pleased after seeing the home team fall to 1-4?

That’s the power of Tebow.

The Denver crowd departed the stadium on Sunday chanting the name of second-year Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow despite the fact that the Broncos lost 29-24 to the Chargers. The crowd was so fired up that Tebow was finally inserted in place of the struggling Kyle Orton, the reality of another loss didn’t matter.

What mattered is the Broncos finally gave Tebow a chance. That’s all the fans in Denver wanted. Now that Denver coach John Fox has gone to Tebow, there is no chance that the Broncos can or will go back.

Expect Fox to continue to say that he will evaluate the quarterback situation during the bye week. Really, however, there is nothing to evaluate. Tebow gave the Broncos a spark Sunday that Orton has not — and Denver is now 6-22 in Orton’s past 28 starts.

As he has done all season, Fox said going into the San Diego game that Orton represented the team’s best chance to win. Both Orton and Tebow proved otherwise Sunday.

Orton was pulled after halftime. He completed 6 of 13 passes for 34 yards with an interception. The Broncos trailed 23-10 at the half and the offense was stagnant.

Just as he did in the final three games of his rookie season, Tebow ignited the Broncos and the offense moved the ball with him at the helm. Tebow rallied the Broncos late with a running touchdown and a passing touchdown.

On the game’s final play, from the San Diego 30, Tebow was at his scrambling best in avoiding would-be sackers, though his final pass fell incomplete in the end zone. And though Tebow didn’t complete the comeback, he did bring life to an offense that badly needed a boost.

Tebow might not be polished and he is a work in progress. But he brings excitement and hope to excitement- and hope-starved Denver.

With Denver essentially a non-factor in the AFC West at the bye, keeping Tebow at quarterback is the only choice. It is time to see if Tebow can prove he is ready to be a starting NFL quarterback. If he is, the franchise can make strides. If not, the Broncos will know that Tebow is not the answer and can find their quarterback of the future in the offseason. For the rest of the 2011 season, however, the only answer is sticking with Tebow.

Spider · 10-09-2011, 09:52 PM

yeah I think Orton lost this team ....

barryr · 10-09-2011, 09:53 PM

Yep, it is time for Tebow to get a shot. I think Orton has been given enough time and he just isn't the answer. There will be more interest in what happens with the Broncos with Tebow at QB than there ever would be if they keep Orton as the starter.

richdream88 · 10-09-2011, 09:54 PM

Once you choose hope, anything's possible. ~Christopher Reeve

Dr. Broncenstein · 10-09-2011, 09:57 PM

There would be an actual riot if Orton started another game. I'm not saying there should be. But there should be.

SonOfLe-loLang · 10-09-2011, 09:59 PM

This is not even an argument. there is no way you can go back to Orton. None.

epicSocialism4tw · 10-09-2011, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barryr

Yep, it is time for Tebow to get a shot. I think Orton has been given enough time and he just isn't the answer. There will be more interest in what happens with the Broncos with Tebow at QB than there ever would be if they keep Orton as the starter.

Yes, and this means that us out-of-staters will have a chance to see Tebow on non-dish games this season.

R8R H8R · 10-09-2011, 10:11 PM

I'm surprised this is even an issue. Well, OK, maybe not too surprised, but really, let's give Fox some credit. He will start Tebow in 2 weeks, no

about it.

He's doing what he should be doing; and that's putting just enough doubt into Miami's coaching staff to make them prepare for both QB's, just in case. But Tebow will start, make no mistake about it, he will.

CBF1 · 10-09-2011, 10:16 PM

I would not bet on anything with this front office. There has never been a doubt in my mind who should be starting at QB, Just time for EFX to figure it out.

10-09-2011, 09:40 PM	#1
ant1999e Ring of Famer WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE??? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 5,980 Adopt-a-Bronco: Money Ball	It has to remain Tebow Time in Denver http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post...time-in-denver Has an NFL crowd ever departed a stadium this pleased after seeing the home team fall to 1-4? That’s the power of Tebow. The Denver crowd departed the stadium on Sunday chanting the name of second-year Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow despite the fact that the Broncos lost 29-24 to the Chargers. The crowd was so fired up that Tebow was finally inserted in place of the struggling Kyle Orton, the reality of another loss didn’t matter. What mattered is the Broncos finally gave Tebow a chance. That’s all the fans in Denver wanted. Now that Denver coach John Fox has gone to Tebow, there is no chance that the Broncos can or will go back. Expect Fox to continue to say that he will evaluate the quarterback situation during the bye week. Really, however, there is nothing to evaluate. Tebow gave the Broncos a spark Sunday that Orton has not — and Denver is now 6-22 in Orton’s past 28 starts. As he has done all season, Fox said going into the San Diego game that Orton represented the team’s best chance to win. Both Orton and Tebow proved otherwise Sunday. Orton was pulled after halftime. He completed 6 of 13 passes for 34 yards with an interception. The Broncos trailed 23-10 at the half and the offense was stagnant. Just as he did in the final three games of his rookie season, Tebow ignited the Broncos and the offense moved the ball with him at the helm. Tebow rallied the Broncos late with a running touchdown and a passing touchdown. On the game’s final play, from the San Diego 30, Tebow was at his scrambling best in avoiding would-be sackers, though his final pass fell incomplete in the end zone. And though Tebow didn’t complete the comeback, he did bring life to an offense that badly needed a boost. Tebow might not be polished and he is a work in progress. But he brings excitement and hope to excitement- and hope-starved Denver. With Denver essentially a non-factor in the AFC West at the bye, keeping Tebow at quarterback is the only choice. It is time to see if Tebow can prove he is ready to be a starting NFL quarterback. If he is, the franchise can make strides. If not, the Broncos will know that Tebow is not the answer and can find their quarterback of the future in the offseason. For the rest of the 2011 season, however, the only answer is sticking with Tebow.

10-09-2011, 09:54 PM	#4
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10-09-2011, 09:52 PM	#2
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	yeah I think Orton lost this team ....

10-09-2011, 09:53 PM	#3
barryr Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,267 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Yep, it is time for Tebow to get a shot. I think Orton has been given enough time and he just isn't the answer. There will be more interest in what happens with the Broncos with Tebow at QB than there ever would be if they keep Orton as the starter.

10-09-2011, 09:57 PM	#5
Dr. Broncenstein Overdriven Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterile Fields Posts: 11,614 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	There would be an actual riot if Orton started another game. I'm not saying there should be. But there should be.

10-09-2011, 09:59 PM	#6
SonOfLe-loLang Young Buck Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13,216 Adopt-a-Bronco: Thunder (RIP)	This is not even an argument. there is no way you can go back to Orton. None.

10-09-2011, 10:11 PM	#8
R8R H8R Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 1,590 Adopt-a-Bronco: Virgil Green	I'm surprised this is even an issue. Well, OK, maybe not too surprised, but really, let's give Fox some credit. He will start Tebow in 2 weeks, no about it. He's doing what he should be doing; and that's putting just enough doubt into Miami's coaching staff to make them prepare for both QB's, just in case. But Tebow will start, make no mistake about it, he will.

10-09-2011, 10:16 PM	#9
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	I would not bet on anything with this front office. There has never been a doubt in my mind who should be starting at QB, Just time for EFX to figure it out.