As projected, Stafford was taken number one overall and signs a deal worth 14 gazillion dollars on Saturday to lead a winless Detroit team into mediocrity. Meanwhile, Tebow was tweeting to Mel Kiper Jr about how strong his arm had gotten over the off season. For those Florida homers that talk about how Tebow will be a great NFL QB because look at what he's done at Florida and...blah blah blah, here are a few points:
1. Florida lines up 5 wide and Tebow works from the shotgun.
2. He throws parabolas to gifted athletes that simply run under them.
3. Their offense relies on superior athletes to make moves off slants, picks and misdirection.
4. He never throws to spots on timing routes.
5. He never throws 15-20 yard outs because his arm strength doesn't support them.
What most average college football fans see is Tebow being a gifted athlete and a gifted leader...which he is. They see him going 11-14 with 330 yards passing in a 40point blow out victory. What they don't see is Chase Daniel and Graham Harrell not even being drafted. They were BIG-12 gunslingers. They have the ability to throw the ball 40 times a game with uncanny accuracy, but still, not one team took a chance on them. What does this say for Tim Tebow? Well, I think it means he better start playing defense or tight end if he wants a career in the NFL. I'm not saying I think Stafford will be the end-all-be-all, because he won't. He plays for the Lions, but I am saying that NFL teams have spent years identifying the skill set that promotes success in the NFL. If Stafford is considered a number 1 pick overall and Harrell and Daniel are undrafted, then I have to believe Tebow's dream of becoming an NFL QB is about as promising as Percy Harvin passing his drug tests during his rookie season.
No comments:
Post a Comment