This video clip shows Tim Tebow in action against the New York Jets as he gets around a defender and cuts against the grain to score the game-winning touchdown. The Broncos have won six in a row in the seven games Tebow has started at quarterback.
Finally, the sports media pundits are finally understanding what Florida fans have known all along: Tim Tebow is a winner. He may not be in the same class as John Elway or Joe Montana or Brett Favre, but he knows how to win and that's what counts.
For the past week the sports world has been completely captivated by Tebow and his incredible string of wins. The last one over the Chicago Bears. This week he will get an even bigger test against the New England Patriots.
The games are characterized by low scoring and last minute heroics to pull victory from almost certain defeat in the last seconds of the game. People are busy analyzing what is happening and I can’t resist adding in my own analysis of what is behind Tebow's tremendous success.
First of all, he commits very few mistakes that lead to turnovers, at least late in the game. As any fan knows mistakes are what usually determine a ball game. While he has been criticized for inaccurate throwing, his passes are rarely intercepted. This goes back to his days at the University of Florida where he was rarely intercepted.
Second, in the crucial closing minutes of the fourth quarter and in overtime, Tebow has been able to lift the level of his game, even earlier than given credit for in games. As an example, Tebow completed 18 out of his last 24 passes against the Bears. This last minute peak in performance has led to so many miraculous comebacks.
The third and maybe most valuable characteristic of Tebow is his ability to get his teammates to play at a high level. There are several aspects to this leadership ability. He quickly and firmly gives all credit to his teammates. There is a saying in business that you can accomplish anything if you don’t care who gets the credit.
The third and maybe most valuable characteristic of Tebow is his ability to get his teammates to play at a high level. There are several aspects to this leadership ability. He quickly and firmly gives all credit to his teammates. There is a saying in business that you can accomplish anything if you don’t care who gets the credit.
I have watched some very successful executives apply this principle with great results. He never gets down on himself or his teammates. When things go wrong he makes it clear by his body language that he believes that they will get it done on the next opportunity.
He exudes confidence in his teammates even when they fail to make plays they should be making. This confidence is usually rewarded by better play at the next opportunity. As a result of all this positive attitude Denver has gotten the most out of their team and out of Tim Tebow. The whole sports nation is awaiting the next game with New England.
FAST FACTS
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Timothy Richard "Tim" Tebow, born August 14, 1987, is the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos, drafted as the 25th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft out of the University of Florida. As a backup to starter Chris Leak and a key situational contributor, Tebow helped the Florida Gators win the national championship during the 2006 college football season. Tebow was the Gators' starting quarterback during the 2007 season and became the first college football player to both rush and pass for 20 or more touchdowns in a single season. Consequently, he became the first college sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy. In 2008, Tebow led Florida to a 13-1 record and its second national championship in three years, and was named the offensive MVP of the national championship game. The Gators again went 13-1 and finished with a top- ranking in 2009, Tebow's senior year.
Tebow started the last three games of his rookie season and became the Broncos' full-time starting QB beginning in the 6th game of 2011.
Week 1 at home against Oakland Raiders Loss: 23-20, QB Kyle Orton, Season: 0-1
Week 2 at home against Cincinnati Bengals Win: 24-22, QB Kyle Orton, Season: 1-1
Week 3 at Tennessee Titans Loss: 17-14, QB Kyle Orton, Season: 1-2
Week 4 at Green Bay Packers Loss: 49-23, QB Kyle Orton Season: 1-3
Week 5 at home against San Diego Chargers Loss: 29-24 QB Kyle Orton, Season: 1-4
Week 6 Bye
Week 7 at Miami Dolphins Win: 18-15 QB Tim Tebow, Season: 2-4
Week 8 at home against Detroit Lions Loss: 45-10, QB Tim Tebow, Season: 2-5
Week 9 at Oakland Raiders Win: 38-24, QB Tim Tebow, Season: 3-5
Week 10 at Kansas City Chiefs Win: 17-10, QB Tim Tebow, Season: 4-5
Week 11 at home against New York Jets Win: 17-13, QB Tim Tebow, Season: 5-5
Week 12 at San Diego Chargers Win: 16-13, QB Tim Tebow, Season: 6-5
Week 13 at Minnesota Vikings Win: 35-32, QB Tim Tebow, Season: 7-5
Week 14 at home against Chicago Bears Win: 13-10, QB Tim Tebow, Season: 8-5
Week 15 at home against New England Patriots
Week 16 at Buffalo Bills
Week 17 at home against Kansas City Chiefs.
Here are examples of what the sports media outlets are saying about Time Tebow
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jeff_diamond/12/15/tebow.elway/
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jim_trotter/12/15/tim.tebow/?xid=cnnbin
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Tim-Tebow-Denver-Broncos-Mike-McCoy-makes-offense-flourish-121211