This time of year the Senior Bowl is going on, where personnel departments from all 32 NFL teams gather to watch college players coming out to be drafted. The players are studied, scrutinized and interviewed to see how they will fit into a team's scheme and philosophy. Tim Tebow is one of those players. Possibly one of the greatest to ever don a college football uniform, Tebow now looks to take his game to the next level. Already though, you hear from people that he can't take the snap from under center, throws poorly, his release is too long, and that he is a system quarterback. You won't hear too much about the Heisman Trophy, the two national championships, and the various records he set at Florida. Those aren't "measurables."
All of these pseudo-Nostradamus types can see into their crystal ball into Tebow's future and all the other players at the Senior Bowl. However, I liken these predictors and oracles of the game to weathermen - 30% accurate. They bat a nice .300. What did these draftniks say about guys in the Super Bowl like Marques Colston and Pierre Thomas (7th round/undrafted) or Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon (4th round/undrafted from Mount Union). When looking back on the superstars of today, lets see what these brilliant minds had to say...
Peyton Manning: In Manning’s case, he may be a solid and productive NFL QB, but he may not have Hall of Fame type skills, but it certainly won’t be for lack of effort..
Tom Brady: Lacks a strong arm. Doesn't rifle the long outs, but he's an accurate passer with a good feel for touch. Sails some throws and hangs some deep balls. Leader. Eyeballs his primary target at times, but shows the ability to come off and find alternates. Generally makes good decisions
Drew Brees: Plays in the spread offense, taking the bulk of his snaps from the shotgun... Tends to side-arm his passes going deep...Lacks accuracy and touch on his long throws... Seems more comfortable in the short/intermediate passing attack...Does not possess the ideal height you look for in a pro passer, though his ability to scan the field helps him compensate in this area...
David Terrell: Terrell is a tall receiver with a sturdy frame and a muscular build who was highly productive throughout his three-year career. He shows good awareness settling down in openings in the middle of the field and has a strong push off to gain separation in his release. Terrell is aggressive fighting for the ball and is a good leaper. He has some medical concerns, but is an excellent prospect who should be a very high pick. *Oh, if you don't recognize this name he was a Top 10 pick by the Bears in 2001, and lasted till 2004, sorry Y2*
So you see, they don't know it all, although they would like you to think so. Who knows how Tebow's career is going to turn out. I don't know, you don't know, Mel Kiper don't know, even the great Randall doesn't know. Just let Tebow and the rest get on the field and then we can know.
Peyton Manning: In Manning’s case, he may be a solid and productive NFL QB, but he may not have Hall of Fame type skills, but it certainly won’t be for lack of effort..
Tom Brady: Lacks a strong arm. Doesn't rifle the long outs, but he's an accurate passer with a good feel for touch. Sails some throws and hangs some deep balls. Leader. Eyeballs his primary target at times, but shows the ability to come off and find alternates. Generally makes good decisions
Drew Brees: Plays in the spread offense, taking the bulk of his snaps from the shotgun... Tends to side-arm his passes going deep...Lacks accuracy and touch on his long throws... Seems more comfortable in the short/intermediate passing attack...Does not possess the ideal height you look for in a pro passer, though his ability to scan the field helps him compensate in this area...
David Terrell: Terrell is a tall receiver with a sturdy frame and a muscular build who was highly productive throughout his three-year career. He shows good awareness settling down in openings in the middle of the field and has a strong push off to gain separation in his release. Terrell is aggressive fighting for the ball and is a good leaper. He has some medical concerns, but is an excellent prospect who should be a very high pick. *Oh, if you don't recognize this name he was a Top 10 pick by the Bears in 2001, and lasted till 2004, sorry Y2*
So you see, they don't know it all, although they would like you to think so. Who knows how Tebow's career is going to turn out. I don't know, you don't know, Mel Kiper don't know, even the great Randall doesn't know. Just let Tebow and the rest get on the field and then we can know.
-Brother Yohey
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