Tony Dungy Airs Possibly the Weakest Defense of Tim Tebow Ever

I am not a gator supporter but I am a fan of Mr. Tebow.  I do believe he will be successful in the NFL.  Seems to me that the people that knock him the most are athletic "typists" not athletic "types".  The detractors are silly and have always crawled onto the platform created by others such as Tim Tebow.  The platform is created by hard work and determination.  Without such platforms being built by him and others, the detractors would have nowhere to hang and spew their critical opinions.

Tim Tebow will get a chance to prove himself in the NFL and all indications to me are that he will do just that.

Good luck Tim Tebow be strong, be yourself and don’t listen to all the silly people out there who try to bring you down.

Now go have a great NFL career and enjoy your life.

Tim Tebow reminds me of a previous Heisman winner, a QB from Notre Dame by the name of Paul Hornung.  Hornung was a great pro and guess what?  Tim Tebow will be too with the proper coach who puts him running back (like Lombardi did with Hornung) or who uses the single wing.  Opps!! Wildcat for those who do not know football history.

Tim Tebow will the tbe bust of all busts. He’s going to make JaMarcus Russell look like Unitas. 

Scouts were critical of Donovan McNabb in 1999 for being an option quarterback who was never asked to showcase his arm strength.  This despite the fact he threw for over 10,000 yards in his four years at Syracuse.  Then he went to the Senior Bowl and his performance there valuted him up the draft board significantly in what was (projected at the time anyway) one of the most anticipated and deep QB drafts ever.  It’s exactly right to say that he will be given the opportunity to prove himself in the NFL.  I tend to agree with Coach Dungy. 

Tebow will fail in the SEC as a Quarterback!!!

When Tebow has to actually throw the ball and read defenses in the SEC with the best defensive players in the world he will FAIL… Tebow is just a glorified fullback, he cant throw…. Come back in 3 yeards when Tebows college career is over and then tell me how good he is….

Tebow is NOT a Quarterback and Urban Meyer’s Spread Offense will NOT work in the SEC….

you will see!!!!

Tebow – Dungy: I see a bromance brewing.
As they say, "Birdbrains of a feather flock together."

Preston33, well done.

@Michael Tunison

Seriously? That’s how you read the quote from Dungy? You think maybe your bias has clouded your interpretation to the point of illiteracy? He’s acknowledging Tebow’s weaknesses while suggesting that, in the right system, those weaknesses could be overcome. Furthermore, Tebow’s strength of leadership will assist him in finding success in the NFL. Really, how did you make your interpretation? I don’t know if Tebow, as with any other player coming out of college, will succeed. However, living up to hype and actually being a good player in the NFL are two different things. Perhaps he’ll be switched to another position. According to your type of thinking, Drew Brees should have never made it as a QB and Barry Sanders was too small to run in the NFL. There have been many athletes throughout the history of the NFL with far less talent and skill as Tebow that have enjoyed successful careers. Personally, I’m not a Florida fan, but I respect the program. These aren’t the days of QBs in the "Old ball coach" system.

@Preston33

Huh? Are you lving under a rock in the woods
someplace? Two national titles in three years is NOT working in the SEC
much less the whole nation? What are you talking about? Wow. I’m
guessing your team has lost to Florida quite a bit to make such an
asinine statement.

next time ill put up a * for sarcasm…..

Dungy’s first statement "I always like winners" and his last statement "he makes the people around him better".  Tebow has the work ethic and attitude to succeed at the next leval.  JaMarcus Russell has the tools but no work ethic.  Organizations from owners to coaches to fans want players who love the game.  Tebow loves the game and will do what it takes to succeed and if he fails it will not be due to lack of effort unlike many of the busts on rosters now…Leinert, Young, Russell.

Tebow has a lot of Steve McNair & Steve Young in him….. very similiar styles…

Stupid article. Where exactly did Dungy say that Tebow would be successful in a "conventional NFL offense"? Way to put words in his mouth, guys.

This is the same coach who thinks Vick is a changed man and didn’t win a championship until he was handed the best QB of this generation.Tebow is not an NFL pocket passing QB and I’m not sure he’s even a run-n-gun NFL QB. He’s not accurate and no amount of will-power will change that.  

@Preston33My apologies… that was unusually long, though, as sarcasm is generally more of a quip. But my misunderstanding.

Mr. Tebow? What would you call him if you were a Gator fan? Anyway, I’m not sure what Father Tony was going for here. He listed all the reasons Tebow would not be a good NFL quarterback, then said he believes Tebow will be a good NFL quarterback. Because he wins in college or something. OK. Couple problems here. First, Florida gets a lion’s share of the best available talent at every position. He won’t have that luxury in the NFL. Second, the threat of him running is a big weapon in the college. It won’t be in the NFL. He’s waaaaaayyy too slow. Those Jesus Warrior head-first dives get him lap dances from Shanoff in the college world. They’ll get him killed in the NFL. Third, like Father Tony pointed out, have you seen his throwing motion? Ouch. And I don’t want to hear about work ethic and heart. That Rudy s*t does not fly in the NFL. The "heart and grit" guys cover punts. The people with ridiculous skills are your starters.