John Fox on Tim Tebow

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  1. Alex1939

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    http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/sh...bow-would-be-8216-screwed-821?urn=nfl-wp11923

    "So yes, it's true -- Tim Tebow(notes) cannot play in a traditional NFL offense. The solution to that problem for about 100 of 100 other NFL coaches would be to play someone other than Tim Tebow. The solution for John Fox? Blow the whole damn thing up and try something new."


    Don't normally like the author of this article, but I am a fan of Fox's honest assessment and the comments above.
     
    #1 Alex1939, Nov 16, 2011
  4. CheeseheadTitan

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    I have always liked John Fox (used to live in Greenville, SC also). He is showing his "play the hand you are dealt" personality here. He knows that he is stuck with Tebow until either Tebow gets hurt or the fans sour on him, and he wants to win.

    Do what you have to do...good job IMO.
     
    #2 CheeseheadTitan, Nov 16, 2011
  7. Oilers81

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    Pretty much, if it works and it's legal, go for it. I don't think his chances of being a long term NFL QB are high, but I guess you never know.
     
    #3 Oilers81, Nov 16, 2011
  10. Titanic_Sub

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    I like watching Tebow at this point, eventually teams will scheme against it and it won't work but for the time being it's cool.
     
    #4 Titanic_Sub, Nov 16, 2011
  13. The Playmaker

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    It doesn't matter what your feelings on Tebow are, as a HC you can't throw your starting QB under the bus. We all know Fox and Elway are rooting against the guy but jeez keep it to yourselves.
     
    #5 The Playmaker, Nov 17, 2011
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  16. titan_fan_4ever

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    Revis on Tebow:

    Revis later went on to say that the read-option scheme couldn't work in the NFL unless Michael Vick(notes) was the quarterback and Chris Johnson was the running back, leaving us to believe that Darrelle Revis has yet to watch either of those guys play this season.

    lol
     
    #6 titan_fan_4ever, Nov 17, 2011
  19. memphis_raven

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    Regardless of how you feel about Tebow, most would admit he has serious flaws in the passing game. I think Fox is a freakin genius for putting in this offense and getting TT some success.

    They had to play him to keep the fans from rioting so why not play to his strengths? Energizes the fan base and they can see if there is any value to keeping him around next year. Risky yes but pretty damn smart given the circumstances.
     
    #7 memphis_raven, Nov 17, 2011
  22. Big Time Titan

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    I totally agree. It comes off to me as a backhanded compliment. Yes he can win us games but he can't play QB. Tebow has handled the situation with nothing but class. Fox and Elway should show him more respect because he deserves it.
     
    #8 Big Time Titan, Nov 17, 2011
  25. Big Time Titan

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    I don't know anybody who would tell you that Tebow is a great passer but they knew that well before the season started. They should have stuck with Orton if Tebow is as bad as they think he is.

    Yes they are playing to strengths which is a smart thing to do but I still think that Tebow deserves more respect than what Fox and Elway have shown him.
     
    #9 Big Time Titan, Nov 17, 2011
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  28. RollTide

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    A mixed bag for Tebow this year. Comp rate is horrible but he has just 1 int with 7 Tds. As long as he is not turning the ball over his team will be in the game.

    He is on a 1000 yard pace for rushing yardage. No small thing.

    His passing rating is 81 vs Orton who was 75 with Brandon Lloyd.
     
    #10 RollTide, Nov 17, 2011
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