Showing posts with label New York Jets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New York Jets. Show all posts

Monday, February 25, 2013

Should the Patriots trade for Tebow?

Tim Tebow Trade Bingo Has Begun
Despite the disaster with Tony Sparano and Rex Ryan's inability to force his will on the crumbling Jets franchise Tim Tebow is still on the trading block. Everyone who has ever played with the two time NCAA champion knows he is nothing but heart and spirit on a football field. This however is what the Fantasy Football driven NFL community calls an "Intangible". An immeasurable talent that makes any given game a crap shoot is not popular in a statistics driven world of sports betting and fantasy football. These are billion dollar industries and million dollar careers on the line.
Rex Ryan has no control and could care less about the Jets offense even if he did..................
Tim Tebow sits on the far right as an open and devote christian that plays with heart. He overcomes his measurable limitations with leadership, guts and grit. In many ways he is like the quarterbacks of the old school. He is a sober Joe Namath, a straight laced Bret Farve, a politically correct Terry Bradshaw, etc. Tebow's biggest drawback is he makes selfish players nervous, analysts crazy and immature broadcasters grumble with his honesty and devote "Tebowing". Offensive Coordinators just do not know how to game plan a "Jump Pass" or draw up a "Quarterback to Full Back" dive.

What kind of team should trade for a Tebow? Any team looking to cash in on the "Pistol Offense" that funny enough was pioneered by the Denver Broncos and Tim Tebow himself. Under performing offenses like the San Diego Chargers or Dallas Cowboys could use a shot of Tebow's humble pie. With a solid back up QB biting at the franchise starter's ankles and no gimmick crap these two teams could use a cold bucket of water like Tebow. Scandal prone franchises like Philly, New Orleans and Pittsburgh could use a shot of Vanilla Leadership. The Dog Fighters, Bounty Scandals and Big Ben's faced with a legitimate challenge from Tim could give them a shot of maturity. Ultimately though the franchise that could get the most out of Tim would be the Patriots.

Well how about a New Orleans Jersey?
With Tom Brady sitting a the peak of his talent at 37 the franchise has to look to the future. A trade for Tebow would put him back under the Coordinator that drafted him into the league in Denver. Josh had a long term plan for Tebow similar to the Bellichek-Brady dynasty. The Partiots franchise is a Quarterback factory sending more Brady disciples into the league as solid performers than any other modern NFL team. It is time to bring to New England a possible successor to Brady. Who buy the way was a 6th round pick that barely made the team his rookie year. Get Tebow cheap, let him learn from the best quarterback coach ever, compete against the best QB in history and give him a shot at Flutie's legacy.

PS, the same thing could be said for the Saints and LOL Broncos.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Trade Dead, Sanchez is the new Tony Romo

It looks like Rex Ryan will be hanging on to the most ill used offensive weapon on the Jets roster. Any chance of a trade is quickly fading and Ryan has stated that he wants more "Tebow" on the field. So far this year the Jets have used Tebow in spits and spurts with no semblance of a plan. Spagano has even pulled Tebow inside the 5 yard line so Sanchez can try to pass the ball in for six points. Not one single time has Sanchez managed much more than a Field Goal.

Simply put "Tebow Time" is a mindset and attitude on the field that becomes infectious to not just the offense but the entire team. TT needs time to grow, build trust and inject a winning attitude. Spagano's limited Wildcat Offense is not "Tebow Time". What Spagano is doing is paying lip service to the owner of the team who wants Tebow on the field. The man paid over $4 million dollars for Tebow's services and deserves to get what he wanted out of the deal. A Field General that can push the NY Jets over the top.

Unless New York wants 5 more years of Sanchez doing his best Tony Romo impression fans really need to wake up and push the issue.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Is Tim Tebow improving?


Tebow says he is improving

Tim Tebow said he believes he is improving in practice and can become a successful starting quarterback again someday in the NFL. Tebow did a one-on-one sitdown with the New York Daily News and was typical Tebow. There weren't any controversial moments and he professed his support for current starter Mark Sanchez among the topics discussed. “I’m working on a lot of things and feeling like I’m getting better. Looking forward to one day being able to show some of those things... You never know for me. My role, it could expand,” Tebow said of working to improve. About the closest thing Tebow said toward anything controversial was his remark that the Jets have had a history of too much talk. Hard to argue that point, Tim. “We’ve had a history here of people talking too much. You just don’t want to do that," Tebow said.

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Monday, September 10, 2012

Fantasy Report for NFL Week #1

Sanchez and Tebow Celebrate a TD
Despite some really strange Running Back performances out of Tampa Bay and Cam Newton's Panthers, failing to move Adrian Peterson from the Bench to Active and forgetting to click submit on my Defense selections. I finished the week 3-0 in my fantasy leagues. This despite throwing up just enough fantasy points to squeak by in each league.

Many thanks to Peyton Manning for throwing to Decker, the Patriots defense and Billy Cundiff kicking the ball clear out of Fedex field. The Tim Tebow Soap Opera had two of my opponents benching Sanchez and Romo's Cowboys took down the Giants to blow the lid off my competition's rosters. Now I get middle of the pack waiver rights and hope pick up a few mid season sleepers without having to duke out a trade. In one league I am sitting on Flacco and Vick for no other purpose than trade leverage down the line.

Officiating: The replacement officials seemed to do pretty well with only a few iffy calls that were caught by Booth Reviews.

NFL League Notes: New Orleans Linebacker Vilma, who fought suspension in court, got reinstated only to blow his knee. Out for six weeks minimum on the PUP list. Well played Dork....

TV Coverage: I live in a Time-Warner Cable franchise city so no NFL Network, Redzone or GamePass for me. Dish and Direct systems are not allowed in my condo complex sooo..... There are two options.
Pay $250 for the Direct GamePass for computer/tablet/smartphone access.
ESPN and NFL Fantasy Football Centers, Smartphone apps and my DVR. FREE!!!!!! The only thing missing is NFL Redzone but the Fantasy Centers pop up big plays involving my weekly picks. Sweet....

Tim Tebow Notes: Ryan, Sanchez and Tebow may have pulled one of the biggest cons in the history of sports this pre-season making the Jets Offense look ineffectual in practice and meaningless games. However, they opened against the Bills, which are almost an auto-Win, blowing their secret and succeeding in pissing off half the Fantasy Football world. Other than that Tebow-mania managed to play some decent football.

Closing thoughts, there are several other great "Iron Man" Utility players in the NFL trapped in the QB position. Why not allow us to start them as a "Utility Player"?


Thursday, August 16, 2012

Tim Tebow "Have Gun, Will Travel"

Palladin, "Have Helmet, will Travel"
RUN TIM RUN!!!!!!!!
According to Yahoo Sports writer Eric Adelson we can all expect Tim Tebow to be the New York Jets starting QB. Sometime this season he believes that the young and inexperienced offense under Mark Sanchez to break down. Through no fault of his own Mark Sanchez will be shown the bench by mid-season in favor of Tebow's "Ball Control" ground and pound game. The Jets have a world class defense built by its Head Coach, a recognized NFL defensive genius. But with a Hall of Fame caliber quarterback in Sanchez leading an Arena league offense the Jets are doomed to a season of blown routes, dropped passes, and triple digit turnovers.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--supporting-cast-could-doom-jets-qb-mark-sanchez-in-effort-to-hold-off-tim-tebow.html

Tebow was acquired specifically for this type of situation. Rex Ryan sees "Tebow-Time" as the one thing that Mark Sanchez seriously lacks. It is that time during a football game when the whole thing is resting on your shoulders. The team needs not just a first down but a miracle made with feet, presence and a hunger to win. When QBRs don't mean a squat it is the "Intangibles" Tebow brings to the field that gets teams to the playoffs. If you pay close attention to the camp reports you see that Sanchez is more of a leader than ever before, he is snappier during drills and trying like hell to out sprint Tebow during post-practice gassers. Tebow is making him better by just applying honest "Pressure" through hard work and discipline.

Tebow will never come out and say he wants to kick Sanchez out of the starting job but you know the hunger is there. I really don't know the future for Tim but I do believe he will not be a lifetime Jet. My gut tells me he will spend the next 10-15 years as the NFL's traveling "Palladin". Pressuring under performing franchises into greatness with a shot of honest love for the game, will power, and a dash of "Tebow-Time". Experts and purists will hate Tim his entire career because despite everything he scores, leads, raises teams up and gives them the opportunity to be exciting and that sells tickets. Owners love full stadiums and secretly coaches love having a gigantic 12 year old kid full of talent and lots of heart who just want to play football.

What is Tim's next stop? Cleveland, Miami, Minnesota........




Saturday, July 21, 2012

Just how badly will the Jets use Tim Tebow?

My Turn, No My Turn, Wait Your Turn, It Is My Turn.....
“Whatever I’m asked to do,” ,,,, “I’m going to do it.” said Tim Tebow in training camp.

Realistically, Rex Ryan has said the Jets will be using Tebow as a "Football Player" for 20-30 plays per game. Listed as the back up QB that means Tim Tebow will be leading a "Wildcat Offense" for up to 50% of the offensive plays from scrimmage. What is particularly scary for Mark Sanchez, Jets #1 QB, is that his head coach has lost confidence in his ability to score in the Red Zone and 3rd down situations. This are scenarios that Tebow is well suited as a natural leader, motivator and all around athlete.

While it might be a good patch for the Jets offense this season it is not the ideal situation for the franchise, or Quarterbacks, long term. If Sanchez is ever going to break out and become the Hall of Fame caliber QB his talent and skill suggest then he needs a "Tebow Time" wake up call. Rex should man up and tell him he sucks as a leader and help him earn the trust of the team. Tebow is such a nice guy he won't go for the jugular to finish off Sanchez and move up. The fans have already left Sanchez and thrown all in with "Tebow-mania" or at least "Next QB-mania". Finally the team. In order to succeed this season the have two strategic choices. Split practice time and reps, or, divide the offense into two packages and practice separately together......

Any one who has ever played team sports knows there can be only one field general calling the plays and leading the team. Either option kills Sanchez as a future franchise QB since Tebow will get the Red Zone reps and hero points from the fans. The players may all understand Sanchez got them to the 16 yard line but Tebow will get the TD stat. In football grace under pressure is a learned trait that can only develop under fire and intense pressure on a world wide stage with 80,000 fans screaming their heads off. That is what Mark desperately needs from Rex Ryan but he won't get that now. Sanchez should have said "Play Me or Trade Me."

What about Tebow? Everyone knows Tim Tebow has a limited NFL QB skill set but is an outstanding all
around football player with the manners of Mother Theresa and the fire in the belly leadership style of General Patton. With Tebow as a starting QB the Jets will score based on the force of Tebow's will and they would more than likely make the playoffs. But no further, post season defenses are so finely tuned the Tebow led Jets would suffer an embarrassment not unlike Denvers loss last season to the Patriots. Tim Tebow, if properly developed and mentored, will be a great journeyman QB and give a team 5-7 years of playoff appearances. The problem is he will not get that development in New York. The Jets have to win right now in order to cash in on the expensive free agent WR/TE corps they signed. So Tebow gets the "Red Zone"/ Band Aid role.

Someone in the NFL Chairman's office should swoop in and find a reason to send Rex Ryan fishing with Sean Payton this season. Just to save the careers of two potentially great Quarterbacks.