Blog Entry 4

Dear Tim Tebow,

I'm writing this letter to suggest that you thank Jeff Demps. He is one of the countless players who even gave you a shot at being anything other than mediocre, assuming of course that you call yourself anything but mediocre. Honestly, you should've stuck with baseball. I know you were a good baseball player and had a chance at a good career...why give that up for crappy football? Sure, you won a Heisman and championships at Florida, but cmon...you won games because of the talent and speed around you and you won the Heisman because people like your personality and...well, because of the speed and talent around you. Many of the players you played with in college are leading successful lives in the NFL, and I would argue heavily against anyone who says your run of games with the Broncos was "spectacular". To be honest, I think you get more media attention due to the hype surrounding you and because most people want you to do well. You're deeply religious, and you say the right things when the cameras are pointed toward you, so I'm not going to hate on you as a person (although crying after a loss and being given the name "Tim Tearbow" and coach "Urban Cryer" is certainly not manly in the eyes of most. Seriously, how can you expect to lead a team when you cry after a loss? Pick your team up for goodness sake...).

Your passer rating was significantly lower than the average for an NFL quarterback even in your won games...your success in the fourth quarter can be attributed more to Denver's defense stepping up or a sense of urgency that always brings out the best in a player. Sure, you can run the ball, but so can Cam Newton, who impressed in his rookie season. Maybe it's because he can actually throw the ball...quarterbacks are supposed to lead and be consistent throughout the game, not just in one quarter. That comeback, "clutch" mentality may have worked when you were surrounded by the best athletes in the collegiate game, but it won't work when you're up against professionals. Work on your passing game, take a seat and enjoy some Jet's games even when they suck, and maybe a spot will open up for you when Sanchez chokes games away or they trade you to a team with no QB. Maybe while you're in NYC you can hit up a church on Sunday and pray (oh God please make me better!) and head over to a Giant's game and sit with the Manning family...maybe you'll learn a thing or two. Anyways, I hope divine intervention does more for you than the worthless talent you have....it got you this far, and it's your only chance.