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      Tebow receives mixed reviews on new throwing motion

      March 17, 2010 /

      Tim Tebow unveiled his new throwing motion at Florida’s Pro Day on Wednesday and some were impressed, while others felt as though he lacked arm strength.

      ESPN’s Todd McShay was one who did come away impressed (fast forward to about the 2:40 mark to see what McShay said):

      SI.com’s Tony Pauline wasn’t necessarily impressed, although noted that Tebow’s abilities have improved:

      Scouts are walking away from the workout with a better feeling about Tim Tebow than they did two months ago at the Senior Bowl. His accuracy was better and he was completing passes, but receivers found it necessary to reach backwards or bend to the ground to grab his throws. He also under-threw a lot of passes. The general feeling is while Tebow improved he still needs a lot of work on his game.

      Whether or not Tebow has progressed or regressed over the past month or so doesn’t really matter right now. If he wants to be a quarterback in the NFL, he still has a lot ahead of him because he didn’t play in a pro style offense in college and he also didn’t have to read defenses. His throwing motion is just one thing on a long list of factors that make him a raw prospect.

      As of right now, I can’t see him going in the first round, although it’s note-worthy that he was invited to New York on draft day. The NFL doesn’t invite prospects to come to New York if they’re not expected to go somewhere in the first round.

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      Is Tebow making the right decision not to work out at combine?

      February 25, 2010 /

      It’s ultimately up to him and his agent to decide what the best course of action is in terms of how to approach April’s NFL draft. But it’s disappointing to say the least that Tim Tebow won’t partake in any drills at the NFL’s scouting combine this weekend.

      It’s one thing if Tebow doesn’t want to throw. He’s been working on a new throwing motion and after a brutal showing at the Senior Bowl and it makes sense that he wouldn’t want to show pro scouts an unfinished product at the scouting combine. He’s probably hoping to unveil a more polished look at his Pro Day to up his draft stock, which is certainly understandable.

      But unless he’s hiding an injury, it doesn’t make sense that he’s choosing not to run the 40-yard-dash, bench press or do any of the agility drills. I applaud his determination in wanting to prove to teams that he can be a quarterback at the next level. But the reality is that teams want to see if he can play another position and they can’t do that if he doesn’t workout this weekend. (Although again, teams will still have a chance to see him run at Florida’s Pro Day, albeit on his own terms in a comfortable setting.)

      Tebow is a great guy who has tons of character and who is one hell of a football player. But scouts already know that he’s a good humanitarian and will no doubt impress them with his interview skills this weekend. What they want is whether or not he has a place in the NFL at another position and his decision not to work out puts the clamps on scouts’ evaluation process. As a football fan and someone who appreciates athletes that are good both on and off the field, I hope Tebow succeeds. But I wonder if he’s screwing himself with this latest decision.

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      Jaguar offensive lineman Nwaneri blasts Tebow

      February 4, 2010 /

      In a recent posting on the Jaguars’ official web site, offensive lineman Uche Nwaneri lambasted NFL draft prospect Tim Tebow.

      From the Florida Times Union:

      So Nwaneri posted his five points on Tebow, with capital letters:

      “1. He can’t throw, PERIOD.

      2. He can’t read any coverage other than probably cover 2 or man.

      3. The QB Wildcat WILL NOT WORK IN THIS LEAGUE. PERIOD.

      4. He doesn’t know how to take a snap from center.

      5. HE CAN’T THROW, and that’s really something you either have or not.”

      Nwaneri then urged fans to buy tickets because he doesn’t want to come out “for pregame warmups to a COMPLETELY EMPTY STADIUM ANYMORE.’’

      I realize that Nwaneri has some upside and is a starter on Jacksonville’s O-line (plus, I don’t necessarily disagree with what he said), but if I were Tebow the only thing I’d respond with is: Who the hell is Uche Nwaneri?

      Of course, Tebow would never say that in response because he’s all class. He has more important things to worry about at this time of year than what some no-name Jaguar offensive lineman has to say about his talent.

      And somebody inform Nwaneri that the stadium (any stadium) is never full when the players come out for warm-ups.


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      Tebow has rough Senior Bowl week

      January 31, 2010 /

      Tim Tebow just blew his first opportunity to prove to doubters that he can be a quarterback at the next level.

      After botching several snaps and struggling with his accuracy during practice this week, Tebow fumbled twice and finished 8-of-12 for just 50 yards in the Senior Bowl on Saturday. Worse yet, his scrambling ability (his forte) was neutralized by Jim Schwartz’s defense.

      Granted, Tebow was battling strep throat, so he may deserve a mulligan for his performance this week. But sick or not, the same doubts that scouts have had about him were on full display all week. His mechanics are poor, his wind up motion is troubling and he continues to struggle with his accuracy.

      Tebow still has the scouting combine and individual workouts to improve his draft stock, but it was clear this week that he’s a massive project at quarterback.


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      2010 NFL Draft Player Profile: Tim Tebow, QB, Florida

      January 29, 2010 /

      One of the most talked about prospects heading into April’s NFL draft will be Florida quarterback Tim Tebow. Perhaps one of the best college football players of this decade, Tebow now has the task of trying to convince pro scouts that he can make the transition from the collegiate ranks to the NFL.

      Some believe that Tebow is better suited for the H-back position or out of the Wildcat at the next level, and not at quarterback. Although he wants the chance to prove that he can be a drop back passer, Tebow may have to settle for being a versatile specialty piece in some team’s offense.

      Strengths: Tebow is a football player. He has excellent strength, size and bulk, is a powerful runner, a hard worker and is as tough as they come. He’s an outstanding leader, is smart, and played against top competition at Florida. His arm is also strong enough to make all the throws and he can throw on the run. Because of his character and determination, he’s a low risk player if some team can find a spot for him in their offense.

      Weaknesses: He’s never played in an offense that requires the quarterback to take the ball from under center. He has a wind-up motion and his delivery is slow and elongated. He’s not accurate, demonstrates poor footwork and has trouble throwing a tight spiral. He’s also never had to read a defense or coverages and his learning curve will be incredibly high. In essence, he’s a major project at the quarterback position and that’s why most NFL teams will look to move him to another position.


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