We've all heard the term "Copycat League." When Tony Sparano had success running the "Wild Cat" offense in Miami, many teams followed the script and inserted some type of wild cat offense into their system. The wild cat turned out to be a gimmick as it only lasted another year in the league. But that style was based on the running back being the focal point of the offense. The pistol is revolved around the quarterback and his ability to run with the football. It's a basic "Read/Option" offense where the QB decides whether or not to keep the ball and run with it based upon what the defense is doing. It requires fast decision making and big time athletic ability.The pistol offense has been nearly impossible to stop so far since it made its way into the NFL. Russell Wilson and Robert Griffin III both led their teams to the playoffs this season by using a version of this offense. Colin Kaepernick may be the master at the pistol as he has his team in the Super Bowl. But there is another aspect to these young QB's that make them even more dangerous. They can all throw the football really well! That's Tebow's problem. The kid just isn't that good of a passer. But is he good enough to get a job in the NFL next season if the Jets do in fact release him?
I say yes! I highly doubt he'll be a starter next season, but I can see him backing up Wilson in Seattle or even RGIII in Washington. Both the Redskins and Seahawks have very trade able backup quarterbacks in Kirk Cousins and Matt Flynn respectively. The Jets are looking for their next QB despite the rumors that Mark Sanchez will be the teams QB in 2013. I say there is a lot of substance and possibility with a potential trade for one of these two teams. Maybe the 49ers gauge some interest and trade their backup QB who is starter worthy in Alex Smith.
If you ask me it makes a lot of sense. Not only would you not have to change around your offense all too much based on Tebow's abilities in case your starter gets hurt, but also the fact that these teams were all in the playoffs this year so they are well established going into next season.
Now it is painfully evident that Tebow is nowhere near as fast as the above mentioned QB's. But somehow, someway, he is able to beat the defense with his legs consistently. He is very hard to bring down and a lot faster than people give him credit for. I've seen Tebow get around the edge more than a few times. Based on these variables I believe Tebow may still be playing in the NFL next season and most likely for either the 49ers, Seahawks or Redskins. You can throw the Carolina Panthers in the mix because Cam Newton is more than capable of handling this type of offense which we may see even more off now that former offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski has taken the Cleveland Browns head coaching job.There is definitely room for Tim Tebow in the NFL. The guy is an absolute football player. He does what he's asked to do and he usually does it well. Say what you want but the man did come in and revive the Denver Broncos in 2011, took them to the playoffs and beat the mighty Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round. The Jets did Tebow wrong this season and showed once again that they have no idea what the heck they're doing. But that's another story.
I expect to see Tebow in the NFL next season, most likely backing up one of the quarterbacks of the aforementioned teams. It just makes sense. But the other big question is if the Pistol offense is here to stay? That remains to be seen but while it is here I think an organization will take a chance and grab Tebow. The Book of Tim is yet to be closed.
I think the 'Hawks are a great location for him to land. Pete Carroll has shown what he can do with Wilson. Maybe he could polish up Tebow too. Flynn is expendable I think bc you want a backup that can run
ReplyDeleteI agree that Seattle would be a perfect place for Tebow. He is a very good football player in general so I believe he'll be playing for some team that will actually allow him to play.
ReplyDeleteI see a system working for Tebow in Philadelphia with Chip Kelly. I think Kelly can polish him a better thrower, and his running is already good. Philadelphia has the speed on the field, at that should help. Tebow is a hard worker, but the result don't show on the field. LeSean McCoy is a great complement. He can run with the read option, and has the speed. McCoy isn't a power runner, but Tebow is.
ReplyDeleteDo you think he would end up being the starter or just a backup though?
DeleteHe'd have to compete to prove himself. I think with his development, he'll get some snaps but he can't be relied on. The pressure will arise, and so on and so on. He has to be controlled, and you have to be able to deal with the media attention.
DeleteI don't think he'll beat Michael Vick or Nick Foles. If the Eagles keep Vick, Michael Vick will many snaps and Tebow will probably be in short yardage and goal line situations. If Foles is the quarterback, then Tebow could get probably 10 to 20% of the teams' snaps in the game.
Foles doesn't seem to fit Kelly's style - strong arm QB who can take off at will(hhmmm... maybe not tebow either then). And Vick has a high price tag so i'll be surprised to see him kept
Deleteprove himself?? Amazing. We folks here in Florida know Tim. He's the guy that wins games. If the press didn't make his every move a carnival he would be the backup on one of these run/pistol offenses. The NFL is just being politically correct. I won't watch next year or for that matter ever again. As a Florida boy I think I will just go fishing
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