WP: Tim Tebow watches Donovan McNabb practice

[haithman]

He played for the Florida Gators, that's enough. Name one successful FU QB? You can't, on to next topic.

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[Riggins77]

IF tebow is allowed to sit for 3 years and learn ONE system, he would be a solid QB.
But, I wonder if that work ethic will follow him into the NFL. Now that we have McNabb taking a shot with Tebow in the second round would be an interesting move.

Of course the redskins would need to pick up a second round pick but I'm just speculating.

Tebow has this mechanical throwing motion now. Where he sort of pauses at the apex of his throw.

I don't know Soup, I just don't see how you can all of the sudden change your mechanics and be the end all be all. Why wouldn't they work on it in college. Throwing at the combine or pro day is a lot different than throwing in a live game (kinda like Rocky switching to south paw in Rockey II, you go back to what you know).

[ConnSKINS26]

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UNLEASH THE DRAGON!!!

[Riggins77]

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hahaha, I'm done collecting trash Gator QBs, here's the list:

Shane Matthews
Danny Wuerffel
Rex Grossman

[ConnSKINS26]

I don't know Soup, I just don't see how you can all of the sudden change your mechanics and be the end all be all. Why wouldn't they work on it in college. Throwing at the combine or pro day is a lot different than throwing in a live game (kinda like Rocky switching to south paw in Rockey II, you go back to what you know).

I'm not a Tebow supporter really, but I do know that they didn't work on it in College because college is about winning, if you're a coach, and keeping your job. If it works in college, you don't worry about it.

Although now that I think about it, I might remember reading something about how they tried to change the motion, but it wouldn't stick so they gave up...until this offseason, when he had to do it.

[Soup]

I don't know Soup, I just don't see how you can all of the sudden change your mechanics and be the end all be all. Why wouldn't they work on it in college. Throwing at the combine or pro day is a lot different than throwing in a live game (kinda like Rocky switching to south paw in Rockey II, you go back to what you know).

I think I'm reaching just because I like the guy as a person. The madden GM in me thinks he just needs a few rounds in Zorn's dodge ball drill. But the realist in me knows he will never change and its a wasted pick. You're probably right.

[Riggins77]

I think I'm reaching just because I like the guy as a person. The madden GM in me thinks he just needs a few rounds in Zorn's dodge ball drill. But the realist in me knows he will never change and its a wasted pick. You're probably right.

I bash him because I'm an FSU fan mostly. Personally, I think he was a great college player. With that said though, it was college. Spurrier was a great college coach, but his system didn't work in the NFL. I just think that in football, you can change some stuff, like footwork, dropping back lower, planting, getting into throws, etc. but I would think changing the way you throw would be really hard to overcome.

With added pressure on you from a pass rush, or on the scramble, I think when instincts kicked in, you would go with what felt natural. I could be wrong, who knows. But I really don't want him as our QB.

[iXiBrianiXi]

I think having him learn behind McNabb would be great. McNabb could teach him how to use his feet, while learning to use his eyes to read the field. He doesn't have to start right away, but as long as he's not meant to be the guy for a few years, I'd have no problems taking a number on the kid. That work ethic alone is something that tells me he won't allow himself to fail.

[Spartacus87]

Uhhhhhh, what?

I've been saying in numerous threads that we ought to find a way to get Tebow and tutor him under McNabb. We just need to trade Haynesworth/Landry/Moss/anyone to get an extra pick and draft him.

Any trade that involves Haynesworth for Tebow would be a disaster.

On a Biblical level.

I think trading Landry to try and land Tebow would absolutely stupid as well.

Regardless of changing his throwing motion? It sounds like you just don't like him. What else is there to do? He's doing everything he needs to. The scouts are impressed with the vast amount of progress he made with his mechanics in only 6 weeks. His motion is getting extremely close to being NFL ready. I see as much potential if not more than any other QB in the class, and the same goes with recent classes.

This isn't true.

Some scouts are impressed with some of the progress he's made since his horrible Senior Bowl. He went from bad at the Senior Bowl, to mediocre at his Pro Day, where he was throwing in a scripted workout in shorts and a t-shirt.

[Soup]

I bash him because I'm an FSU fan mostly. Personally, I think he was a great college player. With that said though, it was college. Spurrier was a great college coach, but his system didn't work in the NFL. I just think that in football, you can change some stuff, like footwork, dropping back lower, planting, getting into throws, etc. but I would think changing the way you throw would be really hard to overcome.

With added pressure on you from a pass rush, or on the scramble, I think when instincts kicked in, you would go with what felt natural. I could be wrong, who knows. But I really don't want him as our QB.

I think even changing footwork is hard and takes a while, when I saw Tebow throw at this pro day, he would do two odd things.

One was look back at the ball before he threw it, I guess he was checking the position to make sure he was throwing it correctly, I don't know. He didn't do it all the time just a couple.

The second thing I noticed was his jerk reaction that he had when he threw the ball. It wasn't smooth at all. He would hold the ball for a bit at the apex of his throw.

But the fact that he tries so hard and wants to prove everyone wrong makes me like the guy. I guess its a Rudy moment.

[Spartacus87]

I'm not a Tebow supporter really, but I do know that they didn't work on it in College because college is about winning, if you're a coach, and keeping your job. If it works in college, you don't worry about it.

Although now that I think about it, I might remember reading something about how they tried to change the motion, but it wouldn't stick so they gave up...until this offseason, when he had to do it.

Totally agree on your first point.

It wasn't Meyer's job to prepare Tebow for the NFL when he was winning BCS titles.

As for the second point, Meyer brought in Scot Loefler to help work on Tebow's and Brantley's mechanics and polish them up a little, as part of the process to bring a little more Pro Offense elements to Meyer's spread option. As well, Brantley's more of a pocket QB than Tebow anyway.

Brantley took to the work and improved a lot, but Tebow didn't.

[wr3s]

Why in the world do we need another TE on the roster? He is not an NFL QB, regardless of changing his throwing motion. He's a no talent ass clown.

Why waste a pick on a QB that will be a back-up at best when we have oline to address along with RB.

ass clown? now that's a classy insult.
MARK THIS DOWN. TEBOW WILL GAIN A LOT OF RESPECT IN THE LEAGUE IN HIS FUTURE. Not only as a great player but someone kids can look up to. Tebow has skill, toughness, super-smarts and most of all MORALS!

[ArmchairRedskin]

Why draft a project QB with a ceiling of mediocre. I'd rather draft McCoy if we were to go that route. He's a lot more like McNabb than Tebow is.

[ConnSKINS26]

Totally agree on your first point.

It wasn't Meyer's job to prepare Tebow for the NFL when he was winning BCS titles.

As for the second point, Meyer brought in Scot Loefler to help work on Tebow's and Brantley's mechanics and polish them up a little, as part of the process to bring a little more Pro Offense elements to Meyer's spread option. As well, Brantley's more of a pocket QB than Tebow anyway.

Brantley took to the work and improved a lot, but Tebow didn't.

Ah, thanks for the info! I knew I had read something about this. Good to know the details.

[RedskinWarship]

AY CARAMBA! Tim Tebow has a driver!?

helllllllls yeah

drastically decreases the chances of being charged with vehicular homicide via drunk driving by liek 25%