BY: NEIL BRASLOW
After Peyton Manning signs with the Denver Broncos, Tim Tebow is going to be traded to the Miami Dolphins. John 3:16 states that Tebow must not sit on the bench. Jesus Christ wants Tebow to play, and thus, he will request a trade and ask to play for a different team.
Where better to play than in Florida? The Dolphins already honored Tebow and the Florida Gators during the 2011 regular season when Denver visited Miami. Imagine how many tickets the Dolphins could sell with Tebow at quarterback. Each week of the NFL regular season the Dolphins could honor a different game from the 2006 and 2008 University of Florida National Championship schedules. For example, if the Dolphins play the Patriots at home in October, the Dolphins could honor the October 5, 2008 victory over Kentucky 63 to 5. Rob Gronkowski could come out at halftime and maybe even do a little dance with Timmy (assuming Grownkowski isn’t hurt of course).
“Sun Life Stadium” has gone through more name changes over the years than it is possible to keep track of. With Tim Tebow at quarterback, I can envision it now: “Pat Robertson Field at Miracle Water Stadium.” The Dolphins would once again be on the map and relevant for the first time since Dan Marino retired. A year or two from now after Urban Meyer quits again, maybe they could even hire him to coach the Dolphins. It would be a dream come true for Gators fans everywhere.
In all seriousness, as if it was not clear before, John Elway has no faith that Tim Tebow can be the starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos. If Elway ends up signing Manning, and I would put my money on Peyton landing there, what are the Broncos going to do with Tebow? Move him to running back?
Mike Klis of the Denver Post checked in with a source close to Tebow, who indicated that Tebow remains "philosophical" about the organization being in the Manning hunt, but won't comment on the matter until "after the smoke clears." Not sure what that means. If there are any priests or ministers reading this article, I would appreciate a translation.
The other likely landing spot for Tebow other than Miami would be the Jacksonville Jaguars. With Blaine Gabbert only entering his second NFL season, are the Jaguars really ready to give up on him already? The Dolphins have an obvious need at quarterback. With Manning inching closer to either Denver or Arizona, where are they going to turn? Matt Moore? Matt Flynn? David Garrard? Do Dan Marino’s sons play football?
Similar to Denver, Miami has been trying to fill a void left by a legendary quarterback for years. For the first time, Denver is on the verge of doing that by signing Manning. For Miami, the next best option may be trading for Tebow. He would bring immediate excitement to a once proud franchise that now struggles each week to avoid local TV black outs.
So Dolphins fans, how would you feel about Tim Tebow as your next starting quarterback? As a football fan, I know I would certainly enjoy it.
19 comments:
As long as Jeff Ireland is the GM, there will be a battle between owner and GM and owner will always win. Makes "philosophical" sense (keeping true to Tebow's vocabulary), it doesn't necessarily add up to Dolphins brass.
Tebow playing with Reggie Bush and Brandon Marshall would be great. Kind of reminds me of TEBOW/Harvin duo at UF.
I think it would be great for the Dolphins to get Tebow, just so they could generate a decent crowd for once. The dolphins need a strong quarter back who can produce wins!
Manning to Broncos, Miami trades for Tebow? What?
Manning landing in Denver would be intriguing. Good defense, good run game. Denver also plays in one of the softer divisions in the NFL which is appealing. These are all great things that work in favor for the Broncos landing Manning. Why shouldnt he sign with Denver? Simple: Larry Fitzgerald.
If im Peyton I want to play with Larry Fitzgerald. Arizona doesnt have a great defense like Denver but did the Colts ever have an elite defense? No they were built around Peyton like the Cards would be. Before the ink could dry I would call my buddy Reggie Wayne and tell him to pack his bags for Arizona. Arizona lost a few games last year that were VERY winnable and Manning could very well be the difference in those games. Bottom line: Throwing to Larry Fitzgerald and Reggie Wayne is a lot more appealing then throwing to Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker.
How Miami fits in: they simply dont. Trade for Tim Tebow? Really? As if the Phins weren't already a laughing stock. Sure you'd get the Florida home town fans (at least for a short while) but what does that do for your franchise? Sorry but trying to build a winning team with a QB who once only completed 2 passes in a game is sad. Miami attempting to trade for Tebow will prove one thing and that is they are more interested in selling seats then winning games. If you want to trade a 5th or higher pick for Tebow to sell some seats fine we'll just laugh at you under our breath. If we enter the twilight zone and this all falls into place and Tebow ends up on the dolphins it will show how far out of touch with reality their front office has become.
I also have to disagree that the Broncos are a good fit. The only reason their running game was so good was BECAUSE of Tebow. If you consider a backfield of Willis McGahee, Knowshown Moreno, and Lance Ball good, then you're delirious.
All 3 averaged at least 4 YPC and that number certainly wouldn't go down with the addition of an elite QB. So yes in a QB driven league, those 3 RBs as a group are good. Dont get me wrong I wouldnt build my team around them but they are more then capable of helping a team compete.
Tebow should remain a Bronco and Manning should go elsewhere. End of.
I think it's going to be Arizona. They have a good enough defense, warm weather, Fitzgerald and they'll probably try to sign Reggie Wayne to entice Peyton even more.
After this fiasco Tim is done in Denver regardless. Elway obviously wants someone else. Tebow would be good for the Dolphins for a lot of reasons: exciting,unique style of play, winning aura, fan excitement, constant media buzz, etc, etc. Whether or not Management sees it that way is another question. Bottom line is Tim Tebow would be an asset as starting QB for any team.
Tebow Defender, the last statement of your comment is hilarious. I'll take two of whatever it is you're on. He isn't even the clear cut starter on the team he's currently on.
I think Manning is as close to a has been, as Tebow is to a will be. Just because you're a Colt doesn't mean you will grow up to be a Bronco. Tebow is a work horse. Manning is a swayback nag.
Ryan,
Those 3 averaged 4YPC...but that's because of Tebow! When lineman and linebackers are more worried about the QB taking off, they're playing softer against the backfield. I could have averaged 4YPC last year in that backfield.
Jesus was a Jew and what better place than Miami for Tebow!!
Not sure that if the Broncos acquire Manning, that is a done deal they will trade Tebow. The Broncos only have 1 quarterback right now and that's Tebow. Wouldn't it make sense to start PM and groom Timmy?
I am a Dolphins fan, and I can say that if we miss out on Peyton, after already missing out on the RG3 draft sweepstakes, that this team will spiral down the toilet in the hearts and minds of Dolphins fans everywhere. The Dolphins are a quarterback away from not only having a shot at winning the division, but also at reaching the Super Bowl. You don't, I repeat, DON'T, win Super Bowls by taking the scraps from other teams. I love Tim Tebow. I went to the University of Florida and was a big fan of his in college. But the NFL is not college. Would it be entertaining to watch Tebow throw screens to Reggie Bush and Brandon Marshall all day? Sure it would! Of course it'd be entertaining! But so are the Harlem Globetrotters.... Think they could reach the playoffs or a championship against the Lakers? Against the Heat? Against the Bulls? Against ANY FRIGGIN' NBA team? Of course not... The only way for the Dolphins to reach that next level is to sign a franchise quarterback. We missed our shot with Matt Ryan when we drafted Jake Long. We missed out on Drew Brees before he signed with the Saints (how'd that turn out?...). We missed out on Coach Harbaugh. We just missed out on RG3. And, for now, it appears that Arizona or Denver will take Peyton. That leaves us with two options -- give Matt Flynn a bunch of money he probably doesn't deserve after only half a dozen or so career starts, OR to draft a quarterback in this year's draft. I am not thrilled with either. Flynn could be good, but he's not worth the amount of money we'd have to pay him to come. And who would we get after RG3? Tannehill? Weeden? Kellen Moore? I don't need to tell you about their injuries, old age, or lack of NFL size.
Long story short, the Dolphins cannot pick up Tebow and expect a different outcome in the 2012-2013 season than what we got under Matt Moore. The Dolphins only shot is to do whatever, WHATEVER it takes to get Peyton. If that doesn't happen, then I'd suggest we take a page out of Indianapolis' book and start breaking this mother down and rebuilding for draft picks....
even if Manning doesn't go to Denver, Tebow should demand a trade
If Manning goes to Denver, I feel that a trade to Jacksonville for Gabbert would make sense. Tebow's more equipped to start than Gabbert and Blaine could learn a hell of a lot behind Peyton Manning
Going to 1 or 2 games doesn't replace thousands of season ticket holders. Then consider about all the fans that don't go to games who didn't go to college or went to another college and your talking millions of losses in all the apparel and other revenue. Tebow causes buzz but a big fallout for all the real fans which is what matters, not stephen ross and all his celebrity players/owners. Plus are you really gonna hire a coach to run the west coast offense and then bring in a QB that can't complete 50% of his passes?
ppl drive me in insane with the lack of facts about one player. You either love Tebow or you hate him. Here's your facts for 7yrs the Broncos sucked. Orton came in and did not do any better. If it was not for TT's game the Broncos would not be sitting were they are now. I watched the games I know how bad the O-Line sucked. Kind of hard to pass any balls with a crappy O-Line, but when he did they sure were pretty and yes they were accurate. Try being benched for 2 yrs and then a lockout and see how good you would play. Peyton, Smith, Elway,& Brady all started out crappy it took several starting seasons to straighten them out. Oh that's right he didn't even get to play a whole full season so I guess we don't know just how much more he could have done if he had made it through another 4 games. No matter what, the boy did his job and he is a strong leader and excited the game we call football in the nfl. I have no doubt under the right coaching staff and a few more seasons. He will be a major force to recking with. " Believe "
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