His freshman year was quite interesting. He was a true freshman. The QB ahead of him on the depth was Chris Leak. A talented Senior that had more success then any other Florida QB since Danny Wuerrfel. Yet each game played in the swamp, boos and jeers echoed those orange walls. The Gator Faithful wanted to see Tebow and the experienced Leak play. Tebow had the love of his fans without having done anything, but those fans knew, like I knew that we weren't witnessing just another QB.
That Freshman Year, Tebow threw for 5 tds, and rushed for another 8.
His college career was nothing short of incredible. A heisman trophy as a sophomore. Two national titles. During the process he became public enemy number one in Baton Rouge, Athens, and every other SEC city.
It is my opinion that he is the greatest college football player of all time. His stat sheets don't show that, but we will be telling our kids the folk tales of Tim Tebow.
-His speech after losing to Mississippi.
-Taunting thousands of fans in Baton Rouge
-The Jump Passes
-Bloody Tebow 
ok, so maybe it isn't blood, but you he would have played even if it was blood.
Basically, I think Tim Tebow is the type of player we will tell our kids and grandkids about. Even if he doesn't have success in the NFL. Honestly, think about it. Do you think we will ever see a college football player with as big an impact/legacy then Tim Tebow? No.
However, none of this is the purpose to why I am writing this. The reason I am writing this is to maybe convince a Tebow hater that Tebow and Denver is a good match.
1). Ever since Elway retired, the poor Bronco fans had to deal with QB's they didn't like. Jake Plummer was booed, and he even flipped them the bird. Jay Cutler hated Denver. Kyle Orton is just there, kind of like he was just there in Chicago. Tim Tebow is loveable, and he loves his fans back.
2). Josh Mcdaniels got his career in the NFL by being a QB coach with the New England Patriots. There he has helped QB Tom Brady progress into a future hall of famer. If anyone coach would be able to help Tebow become a more prototypical QB (which if you ask me, he doesn't have to.)
3). I expect Rookie Tebow to be alot like Freshman Tebow. Orton starting, and the fans booing him and chanting "Tebow" until he gets on the field. He might take a few snaps every game, but won't be the premiere QB for the Broncos. I don't think anyone expects that out of him anyways.
4).Did anybody see the interview he had after getting picked? The kid is everything you want and more if you are a coach. His willingness to learn, diligence, and love for the game make for a 1-2-3 combo. He kept saying, "I'll do whatever they ask me to do!" His excitement was almost childlike and refreshing. If I were a Coach. Tebow has the right mentality to be my QB.
5). Versatility. Wildcat Offense. H-Back. Goaline QB. Nuff Said.
6). He is a winner. He leaves it all on the field. He works hard. (see speech video after loss)
7). Locker room guy. He is a leader. He will motivate his fellow teammates. I think that if there were anyone that could have helped Brandon Marshall, it would have been Tebow.
I don't think Tebow will ever be the best QB in the NFL. Maybe he'll make a probowl once or twice. I can see him making whatever team he plays for better. Will he win a superbowl? (Answer: see reason #6 to why he will be a good fit with Denver)
You don't have to agree with his religiousness or his political views. Just look at Tebow on the field and you know that he loves being out there. We will see this same enthusiasm in Denver. We saw it all with Florida. And on that saturday morning, I saw it with Nease Highschool. Enthusiasm is contagious.
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