I know some of you are not football fans, and I know this is not my usual style, but a big story in the NFL right now is the quarterback controversy in Denver. Many are waiting for John Fox's decision on who will be the starting quarterback in two weeks against Miami. Kyle Orton or Tim Tebow.
As most of you already know, the San Diego Chargers held on to win in Denver yesterday despite an exciting comeback attempt by Tim Tebow. In the second half, Tebow relieved the ineffective Kyle Orton (Orton was just 6 of 13 for 34 yards and an interception). Tim seemed to put the team on his shoulders and nearly willed them from behind to victory (they fell just short 29-24 after trailing 23-10 at halftime).
It seems as if everyone is submitting their opinion on who the quarterback should be and why. Actually, this isn't new. This Orton/Tebow saga has been going on since Tebow arrived last year. I should know; I'm a Tim Tebow fan, first and foremost, because he is a strong Christian man.
I won't hold you in suspense: I think it's finally time to let Tebow be the starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos. I say this because Denver is now 1 and 4, so it's not like they are in a tight division race. At this point, the Broncos don't have anything to lose by putting Tebow in.
Tim Tebow is a passionate, inspirational leader, who clearly raises the level of play of those around him. While, of course, no one knows for sure what kind of NFL career Tebow will have, he has been a winner everywhere he goes. Furthermore, he has made a habit of proving his detractors wrong.
A brief word about Kyle Orton. I think Bronco fans owe a debt of gratitude to Kyle. Yes, this year has been forgettable for him, but last year, he had a very good year. No one seemed to ever talk about him because the team ended up 4-12 thanks largely to an atrocious defense. Orton has been a good quarterback for us, but it's time to make the switch and let Tebow be the starter.
Kevin
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