Tim Tebow blackballed by NFL?

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Has Tim Tebow been unofficially blackballed from the NFL?

That's what Yahoo Sports writer Michael Silver is suggesting.

After one season, the New York Jets released the third-string quarterback on April 29. And in the ensuing three weeks, no serious offers have been made.

"No NFL team seems to want him — as a starter, backup, converted H-back or fake-punt decoy — and it's not like he's fending off big-money offers from Canada, either," writes Silver. And Silver blames "Tebowmania."

Yes, Tim Tebow draws a media crowd – everywhere he goes. As a backup, backup quarterback, one could easily argue that all the attention on Tim Tebow was a distraction for the other Jets players. His media coverage was way beyond his contribution to the team. That kind of spotlight should be on your starting quarterback.
................................................Silver quotes an unnamed AFC coach who says: "He seems like a great guy to have on a team, and I'd be tempted to bring him in as our backup. But it's just not worth dealing with all the stuff that comes with it."..........................
But why isn't more credence being given to the former Jets QB Vinny Testaverde's comments about Tebow?

Testaverde says he and former NFL QB Chris Weinke worked with Tebow in April. "Chris and I looked at Tim careful and we were both amazed," Testaverde told Rich Cimini at ESPNNewYork.com. "Everybody has been focusing on his throwing motion, trying to fix that, but nobody had picked up his footwork. His footwork was all screwed up. Chris and I looked at each other after about four or five throws, and we saw the same thing. We got his footwork fixed. His throwing motion is now a non-issue. "He throws with what we call 'effortless power.' He doesn't have that elongated motion anymore and his head isn't moving 2 1/2 feet when he throws it."

How many NFL quarterbacks need a few years of seasoning? Most do.

It's possible, that like Kurt Warner or Doug Flutie, Tim Tebow will have to go to the Canadian Football League or the Arena Football League to polish his game before the NFL will give him another shot.
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is he being black balled?

would you give him a chance as a back up?

 

NO HE CAN'T!!!!! please can we put this to rest

 

He should claim to be gay...it might help his career :smt043

 

Tim Tebow is the latest in top pick NFL busts

he joins the ranks of Brian Bosworth

Ryan Leaf

:smt043


and where the fuck is Matt Lienart these days

 

:smt081 I soooo loved the Ryan Leaf days here in SD!!!!

I think Matt Leinart is still unsigned. I'm just glad he's not a Raider anymore. Speaking of NFL busts...Jamarcus Russell, anyone?!?!

I think Tebow will be signed by someone eventually. He's definitely not a starter, but if a team puts the effort into mentoring the kid, he could be an option. He's got a strong arm, just needs polishing.

 

I think the Saints should snatch up Tebow before he gets away. He would be great for New Orleans!

 

well, his price tag is his messing him up. If Im not mistaken his contract is still in the millions. no one wants that bill

 

he needs to get over his Heisman hype and step his shit up

when he first came into the league, everyone knew he had heart and wanted to be a playmaker

there was no question about that

 

Uhmm, he won a playoff a game against Pittsburgh?

People hate him because he has GQ looks, and is a Christian....

 

and?

:smt037

the NFL is full of talent..he's just another name on a jersey until he proves that his abilities are worth paying the money

 

I think he proved pretty well in Denver. Hasn't really had a chance since then. The kid needs to be mentored. He's getting a bad rap because other NFL players hate anyone who takes the attention off of themselves. Dude has a strong arm and he's working on his footwork, so the potential is there. Not saying he's worth paying top dollar for, but I do believe he has talent...just needs the right team to invest the effort.

 

in the article vinnie T got with him and he supposably had terrible foot work. he is said to have str8en it out

 

i'm really surprised Jacksonville hasn't scooped this guy up yet. When you consider the fact that he went to the University of Florida (right down the road), this would be the absolute perfect match made from heaven!!! Also, the Jags need as many people in the seats as possible right about now. They're not exactly one of the more desirable franchises in the league at this moment......lol.

 

there's a ton of different mechanics per position in football, and obviously these guys just aren't liking what theyre seeing

like raider said, he just needs a mentor..which is what you do see usually

like Drew Bledsoe/Brady and Montana/Young/Garcia

that happens at every position and helps the younger guys develop that much faster

doesnt always happen like that tho..

once in a while you get a QB who just takes over the game with little overhead and becomes a great player

 

Tim Tebow's throwing motion = Charles Barkley's golf swing...NUFF SAID!

 

I was looking forward to elway stepping up and becoming tebows father figure on the field

I wouldn't doubt his ability to mold a great QB

Then the whole manning deal happened..elway said fuck that shit

Been downhill for timmy ever sense

 

Elway never wanted him to begin with. You gotta remember, NFL QB Club is a fraternity. And Elway wasn't letting this BUM in. Period. He's not a professional quarterback. They only started him because they were losing, and feeling pressure from fans, the media, and SKIP BAYLESS

 

Lol

 

Why is he a "bum"? They started him and he had a pretty good run. With proper mentoring, you're honestly telling me you don't think he could prove to be "NFL starter" material?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not a die hard Tebow fan...but I don't understand why the kid is catching so much heat.

 

Sorry buttercup, he's a BUM! He isn't a professional QB. He doesn't have the mechanics, he can't make proper reads, doesn't know how to go through progressions 1-4...and audibles?!?! (I'm not even gonna go there)