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plastic_cow

2011-12-08 09:33:19 AM

Just another Tebow hater writing an article.
Also, why is there all this fuss about Denver winning games? They're still not going to go anywhere.

Aarontology

2011-12-08 09:37:01 AM

plastic_cow: Also, why is there all this fuss about Denver winning games? They're still not going to go anywhere.

They could end up winning the AFC West.

plastic_cow

2011-12-08 09:40:03 AM

Well then, Tebow better pick up his defense. I'd really like to see him get a few more sacks to help hold the opponents to 7 or fewer points so he can throw the lateral the ball to himself to rush for the touchdown.

GAT_00

2011-12-08 10:05:40 AM

plastic_cow: They're still not going to go anywhere.

They'll make the playoffs this year. Everyone is in bad enough shape and a read offense is so unheard of in the NFL that they can get by. Plus the rest of their schedule isn't that bad.

They'll make the playoffs, and maybe even win the WC. But either Baltimore or NE is going to have the time to sit down and get some kind of read strategy going, and they'll stop there.

And next year, when everyone will prepare for it? Broncos will suck.

SlothB77

2011-12-08 11:33:48 AM

not to mention how Fox has improved the defense.

rickythepenguin

2011-12-08 11:34:52 AM

John Fox's dad was a Navy SEAL.

CheddarPants

2011-12-08 11:37:25 AM

Aarontology: plastic_cow: Also, why is there all this fuss about Denver winning games? They're still not going to go anywhere.

They could end up winning the AFC West.

And that always works out so well for the Chargers.

rickythepenguin

2011-12-08 11:44:47 AM

I like how the NFC East has one 7 win team (Dallas) and a 6 win team (NYG), but the thing is, they play each other twice down the stretch and have some interesting games besides. While Dallas could hit 10 wins, i doubt they will.

the point being, for all the shiat the NFC West has taken the last few years with 9-win champions (Arizona that one year) and obviously last year's Seattle with what, 8 wins, people were like, "ZOMG NO WAY THEY SHOULD GET TO HOST A PLAYOFF GAME! THE NFC WEST SUCKS! THIS IS BULLshiat THE NFL SHOULD HAVE IT BE 10 WINS MINIMUM!"

Shoe. how's that other foot treating you?

Minarets

2011-12-08 12:48:52 PM

Seattle won the division last year with a 7-9 record. 7-9! The NFC West has been gerenally terrible the better part of the last decade. Just because the 49ers decided to play ball this year doesn't change that.

I do agree that a 9-7 division winner with a non-division winner ahead of it in record probably should not host a playoff game. However, right now, there are only 3 teams that could possibly do that, Atlanta, Detroit, and Chicago. I think Dallas finishes the year better than those three.

jaylectricity

2011-12-08 12:48:56 PM

rickythepenguin: and obviously last year's Seattle with what, 8 wins, people were like,

They were 7-9 last year.

Nadie_AZ

2011-12-08 01:14:41 PM

And yes, the Broncos have caught amazingly lucky schedule breaks -- the six teams Tebow has beaten so far were 19-30 coming in and three of them had either lost their starting QB or did during the game.

Hm ... wonder if this could have something to do with it.

Nadie_AZ

2011-12-08 01:16:14 PM

GAT_00: plastic_cow: They're still not going to go anywhere.

They'll make the playoffs this year. Everyone is in bad enough shape and a read offense is so unheard of in the NFL that they can get by. Plus the rest of their schedule isn't that bad.

They'll make the playoffs, and maybe even win the WC. But either Baltimore or NE is going to have the time to sit down and get some kind of read strategy going, and they'll stop there.

And next year, when everyone will prepare for it? Broncos will suck.

I'd pick New England to pull this one apart first, only because they figured out Miami's wildcat.

GAT_00

2011-12-08 01:46:12 PM

Nadie_AZ: I'd pick New England to pull this one apart first, only because they figured out Miami's wildcat.

I'm sorry, did you just talk favorably about this year's Patriot's defense?

basemetal

2011-12-08 01:56:45 PM

Because god is on their side now?

Di Atribe

2011-12-08 02:07:21 PM

Bright eyes?

Solid State Vittles

2011-12-08 02:07:27 PM

"I've taken hundreds and hundreds of players out to dinner over the years," Fox says, "and that's the one and only time a player has picked up the check. Unbelievable."

You have got to be shiatting me. What a bunch of cheap skates!

TheMorgothPit

2011-12-08 02:09:11 PM

Fark Sports.

It's not news, it's yesterday's news.

howdyyall9999

2011-12-08 02:09:44 PM

Di Atribe: Bright eyes?

I love you

jake3988

2011-12-08 02:10:28 PM

John Fox, the defense, the offensive line... all of them are just as accountable for it as Tebow.

He doesn't really win games for them, but he doesn't lose them either. He keeps them in it. Which is pretty much the key.

howdyyall9999

2011-12-08 02:11:00 PM

TheMorgothPit: Fark Sports.

It's not news, it's yesterday's news.

"Originally Published: December 8, 2011"

Killer Cars

2011-12-08 02:13:40 PM

TheMorgothPit: Fark Sports.

It's not news, it's yesterday's news.

Any gems from the Reddit thread yesterday you'd like to share?

Grapple

2011-12-08 02:16:13 PM

howdyyall9999: Di Atribe: Bright eyes?

I love you

Seconded. All in favor?

Cheesus

2011-12-08 02:17:35 PM

howdyyall9999: TheMorgothPit: Fark Sports.

It's not news, it's yesterday's news.

"Originally Published: December 8, 2011"

Lies. I read this article yesterday.

TheMorgothPit

2011-12-08 02:17:41 PM

howdyyall9999: TheMorgothPit: Fark Sports.

It's not news, it's yesterday's news.

"Originally Published: December 8, 2011"

That's funny because I read it yesterday when I was making some changes to my Yahoo fantasy football roster.

gimmeafuckinname

2011-12-08 02:17:42 PM

TEBOW!!!

RockChalkH1N1

2011-12-08 02:20:56 PM

Anyone else brings up Tebow, while at a bar with their friends, just to piss them off?

A Fark Handle

2011-12-08 02:23:48 PM

Timothy Richard Tebow!

/he's the reason for the season
//the broncos' season...

GAT_00

2011-12-08 02:25:16 PM

Solid State Vittles: "I've taken hundreds and hundreds of players out to dinner over the years," Fox says, "and that's the one and only time a player has picked up the check. Unbelievable."

You have got to be shiatting me. What a bunch of cheap skates!

And that was before he was drafted.

IAmRight

2011-12-08 02:27:19 PM

Oh yes, the article wherein now Reilly and Fox pretend that they were on board with starting Tebow all along.

/oh, and while we're giving credit to Fox for the defense, I think that probably has more to do with Mr. Dumervil not being on IR the whole year this year AND getting Mr. Miller more than it has to do with Fox.

karmaceutical

2011-12-08 02:27:43 PM

Of course... it is all just luck right? I don't know why so many people have a problem with the fact that Tebow prayed for success and God delivered. Some people should turn those cynical hate beams back on themselves sometime.

Buckner

2011-12-08 02:27:59 PM

Oh, For Farks sake. DIAF Denver.

varmitydog

2011-12-08 02:29:52 PM

This is where Tebow made his famous "As iron sharpens iron, men sharpen men" pregame speech. (After which, Denver went out and fell behind 10-0).

lol. It's not that famous of a speech, this is the first time I've ever heard about it. But I know the proverb (27;17).

Sin_City_Superhero

2011-12-08 02:31:07 PM

Tebow does an excellent job of keeping the football to himself. You see guys like Aaron Rodgers (DISCOUNT DOUBLECHECK) spreading the ball around to 8 or 10 different receivers each game. Not Tebow.

Di Atribe

2011-12-08 02:35:45 PM

howdyyall9999: Di Atribe: Bright eyes?

I love you

;)

Captain Steroid

2011-12-08 02:36:33 PM

FTA: Since Fox put in the "Te-Bone," Denver is 5-0, 6-1 with Tebow overall, and Tebow is the most controversial 'bow since botox.

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I had to stop reading. This a**hole is making my head hurt.

SisterMaryElephant

2011-12-08 02:39:16 PM

Forwarded to a friend, who simply hasn't yet given up on the notion that somehow, some way, some day, Tebow WILL sleep with him.

Now I'm gonna go laugh at his butthurt little soul....

/leave Timmay alone.

PlymouthMeetingMall

2011-12-08 02:42:39 PM

I love Tebow, he makes families love each other even more.

sammyk

2011-12-08 02:42:46 PM

RockChalkH1N1: Anyone else brings up Tebow, while at a bar with their friends, just to piss them off?

Yes and does not work for me. I live in Charlotte and they just start talking about Cam Newton.

PlymouthMeetingMall

2011-12-08 02:43:19 PM

Is it ok to wear a Tim Tebow jersey during church?

Quasar

2011-12-08 02:45:32 PM

Article:
"It's not about Tebow."

*one paragraph later*

"It's about how Fox revamped the way the team plays entirely based around Tebow."

Doogled

2011-12-08 02:47:07 PM

When did Rick Reilly become such a shiatty writer? I don't remember any of his stuff in SI being that farking bad.

Devo

2011-12-08 02:47:45 PM

Lost Thought 00

2011-12-08 02:48:05 PM

Phallic Symbols?

bluedevil

2011-12-08 02:51:40 PM

goddamn it. I really try not to give Reilly pageviews...

Mercutio74

2011-12-08 03:00:54 PM

varmitydog: This is where Tebow made his famous "As iron sharpens iron, men sharpen men" pregame speech. (After which, Denver went out and fell behind 10-0).

lol. It's not that famous of a speech, this is the first time I've ever heard about it. But I know the proverb (27;17).

Also, it's more effective to sharpen iron with something a little harder than iron. Otherwise your sharpener will wear out faster. As far as men, you could sharpen them with.... ummm... hard men?

Morpheses

2011-12-08 03:02:53 PM

A Fark Handle: Timothy Richard Tebow!

/he's the reason for the season
//the broncos' season...

Wow, so he is a dick in the middle...

BigSnatch

2011-12-08 03:10:48 PM

plastic_cow: Well then, Tebow better pick up his defense. I'd really like to see him get a few more sacks to help hold the opponents to 7 or fewer points so he can throw the lateral the ball to himself to rush for the touchdown.

I thought it was pretty awesome on Sunday when Tebow intercepted a rookie quarterback, then on the following play he long snapped, set the hold, and kicked the game winning field goal. He is just a monster and is EVERYWHERE on the field!

iron_city_ap

2011-12-08 03:14:47 PM

Considering his averages are the lowest of any of the other starting QBs with the exception of rushing yds/g, I'm guessing its more a case of the D playing their asses off.

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2011-12-08 03:15:30 PM

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regindyn

2011-12-08 03:17:02 PM

Doogled: When did Rick Reilly become such a shiatty writer? I don't remember any of his stuff in SI being that farking bad.

Requirement for ESPN employment, I'd assume.

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