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  • Chadman
    Legend
    • May 2008
    • 6537

    Call me a hypocrite if you like...

    After arguing the relevance of "Tebowing" in the negative for as long as I can remember, I'm going to now suggest that it might not be the absolute worst ever move to invite him along in training camp as the 4th QB... see what he can do.

    At worst, he can't beat out Landry Jones.

    But then, maybe he can be the 3rd QB?

    Or the new Slash?

    I see he's been working out, wants back into the NFL..

    I can't imagine he'd be a bad locker room influence.

    And this is a team that is transitioning 'leadership'. Maybe Tim Tebow 'could' provide a little locker room leadership if given the opportunity?

    He's no threat to take over Ben's job, the pressure is off him 'having' to succeed.

    I can't see how it would be a bad move.
    The people that are trying to make the world worse never take a day off, why should I?

    Light up the darkness.
  • SteelCrazy
    Legend
    • Aug 2008
    • 5049

    #2
    The only way it would be a bad move is if Ben and Bruce both got hurt and Tebow was our 3rd string
    2019 Mock

    1. ILB
    2. CB
    3. ILB
    4. S
    5. CB
    6. ILB
    7. S

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    • SidSmythe
      Hall of Famer
      • Sep 2008
      • 4708

      #3
      Wouldn't Hurt....i could use him on Madden.
      Here We Go Steelers, Here We Go...
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      • Mr.wizard
        Legend
        • May 2014
        • 6686

        #4
        We don't need the media circus from a 4th string qb who will never play. The only thing you could use him for is short yardage situations but why would you do that when you have bell and you just signed blount.

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        • sick beats
          Pro Bowler
          • Dec 2013
          • 2144

          #5
          The fact that he couldn't even make the Pats team at all, kind of tells me all I need to know. And heck, even zany Rex Ryan decided to not give him a shot even when he was down to playing a total no one over him. He was one of the greatest college players in the history of the NCAA, but it goes to show you, at QB, college and NFL can be such a different animal. I wouldn't freak out if they gave him a shot. But I am leaning towards it being a potential distraction with little to no high side. IDK, with little high side, I'd say pass; don't risk the slight (at this point) distraction for little hope he will actually offer anything.

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          • BradshawsHairdresser
            Legend
            • Dec 2008
            • 7056

            #6
            I'd sign him if he was willing to try out for TE/H-back and play STs. I wouldn't sign him as a QB. Although he could possibly fill in as an emergency QB in the unlikely event the top 2 QBs went down in a game.

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            • BradshawsHairdresser
              Legend
              • Dec 2008
              • 7056

              #7
              Originally posted by sick beats
              The fact that he couldn't even make the Pats team at all, kind of tells me all I need to know.
              Maybe he couldn't make the Pats because he wouldn't cheat...

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              • hawaiiansteel
                Legend
                • May 2008
                • 35649

                #8

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                • K Train
                  Hall of Famer
                  • Jan 2014
                  • 3685

                  #9
                  "Hes been working out"

                  The guys problem has never had anything to do with his work ethic, athletic ability, size, or strength...the guy is huge.

                  Hes only every going to be effective in a RB/FB role like Peyton Hillis. He is a hammer when he runs but he cannot throw, cannot read a defense, and is a horrid decision maker

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                  • feltdizz
                    Legend
                    • May 2008
                    • 27531

                    #10
                    he isn't willing to give up his dream of being a QB so it doesn't make sense.
                    Steelers 27
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                    • steelz09
                      Administrator
                      • Jan 2008
                      • 4675

                      #11
                      Originally posted by K Train
                      "Hes been working out"

                      The guys problem has never had anything to do with his work ethic, athletic ability, size, or strength...the guy is huge.

                      Hes only every going to be effective in a RB/FB role like Peyton Hillis. He is a hammer when he runs but he cannot throw, cannot read a defense, and is a horrid decision maker
                      He threw the ball pretty well when he embarrassed our secondary. Then, again... so does the many inferior QBs such as Matt Cassell. It's all good though ... our secondary is set because we have Ike who "works out" and keeps himself in great shape.
                      Tomlin: Let's unleash hell and "mop the floor" with the competition.

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                      • K Train
                        Hall of Famer
                        • Jan 2014
                        • 3685

                        #12
                        Originally posted by steelz09
                        He threw the ball pretty well when he embarrassed our secondary. Then, again... so does the many inferior QBs such as Matt Cassell. It's all good though ... our secondary is set because we have Ike who "works out" and keeps himself in great shape.
                        Ah yes, lets cite one pass 3 years ago. Air tight

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                        • Shawn
                          Legend
                          • Mar 2008
                          • 15131

                          #13
                          Yeah, not worth the media attention, though I like Tebow.
                          Trolls are people too.

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                          • Shoe
                            Hall of Famer
                            • May 2008
                            • 4044

                            #14
                            Originally posted by feltdizz
                            he isn't willing to give up his dream of being a QB so it doesn't make sense.
                            That's it right there. He probably would've made the Pats* or Jets, if he was more position flexible.

                            I don't get it. He would prefer to not be in the NFL as a QB, then to be in the NFL as another position? I grant that he's not a sure-thing at any other position, but he does have a legit chance there. His chance at QB is NOT legitimate. No one wants him.
                            I wasn't hired for my disposition.

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                            • feltdizz
                              Legend
                              • May 2008
                              • 27531

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Shoe
                              That's it right there. He probably would've made the Pats* or Jets, if he was more position flexible.

                              I don't get it. He would prefer to not be in the NFL as a QB, then to be in the NFL as another position? I grant that he's not a sure-thing at any other position, but he does have a legit chance there. His chance at QB is NOT legitimate. No one wants him.
                              pride is a hell of a drug
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