Can we say “suckage” boys and girls? I knew we could.

Tim Tebow is a terrible NFL quarterback ability-wise but has one of the strongest senses for survival and perseverance demonstrated in pro sports.

Sometimes faith in one’s self and ability to carry a group of likewise individuals that share the same goal is enough to win.

Simply put, right now who do you want to lead your football team?

A. Tim Tebow

B. Caleb Hanie

Watch these two in their post game press conferences. One is confident and grateful. The eternal can-do positive attitude that most people hate because they themselves are procrastinators and lazy. The other? Head down, mumbles and the eyes of a deer in headlights.

The Broncos did not panic. The Bears did.

In the 4th quarter, the Broncos played to win. The Bears? Played not to lose.

I did not watch quarters 1-3 so I cannot personally comment. But I’ve read enough to understand it was terrible football.

It is also clear that more and more NFL players really don’t understand the game. Marion Barber is hardly the only one but simply the player in the current spotlight. These guys rely on physical ability. Most GMs rely on physical ability when drafting players. The mental component is undervalued.

And it is that mental component that provides an edge to guys lacking physical exceptional performance. It is what enabled Tom Brady to become the league’s elite quarterback.

Tim Tebow is no Tom Brady. But Tebow’s survival in the NFL depends on what is between his ears more than his throwing arm.

And in the NFL, all that matters is wins. Tebow wins. End of story.

But his coach John Fox has been around the league long enough to know that this is not a long term solution. As does Elway.

Tebow must adapt or die next season. It is that simple. The NFL jungle evolves incredibly fast.

People have bet against this kid and keep losing. He has already accomplished more than what most skeptical followers thought possible. And the naysayers will continue. The question to ask is it because of his quarterbacking ability or faith?

The difference yesterday was quite obvious. Two NFL teams lacking ability. One believed in itself and found a way to win. The other disintegrating into a bunch of individuals making costly errors out of fear of losing.

Lovie Smith said the Bears need to win out. That was 3 games ago. The Bears are 0-3 since that statement.

Cutler’s thumb is not going to heal any faster. Neither is Forte’s knee.

What the Bears need right now is their own Tebow. The status quo lineup for next week is not going to cut it, whether Smith likes it or not.

And believe in him. For whatever reason. Because that is all they have left.

Welcome back to the NFL, Josh McCown.

You’re not the first, nor will you be the last, to note that Tebow survives in spite of his lack. There was a great joke at the Heckler about how God was flummoxed since he’d given Tebow all the gifts to be a great tailback but someone - ahem - screwed up the memo.

HA HA HA HA .... and so on. Marion Barber’s personal web site still has him listed as a member of the cowboys. Does that mean we can send him back?

The NFL is full of religious hypocrites that do far more grandstanding on their faux set of values on and off the field. And yet Tim Tebow is mocked by many for apparently (as there has been not one person on record to suggest otherwise) living a life based on his beliefs. That is pathetic.

Big Star - 12 December 2011 08:40 AM

The NFL is full of religious hypocrites that do far more grandstanding on their faux set of values on and off the field. And yet Tim Tebow is mocked by many for apparently (as there has been not one person on record to suggest otherwise) living a life based on his beliefs. That is pathetic.

While I wish he’d tone it down a notch, I do have to agree.

BigBadBill - 12 December 2011 08:43 AM

Big Star - 12 December 2011 08:40 AM

The NFL is full of religious hypocrites that do far more grandstanding on their faux set of values on and off the field. And yet Tim Tebow is mocked by many for apparently (as there has been not one person on record to suggest otherwise) living a life based on his beliefs. That is pathetic.

While I wish he’d tone it down a notch, I do have to agree.

For his benefit or yours?

A little of both. When I was growing up the priest used to say “Those who wear God on their sleeve don’t keep Him in their heart.”

I was just curious. To be honest, I don’t really follow Tim Tebow press conferences. However it seems to me that people following Tim Tebow have far more to say about Tim Tebow than Tim Tebow.

Ya know, it’s funny. When we used to peridoically see a bunch of players (often from both teams) kneel down on the field in prayer after a game, no one in the f***tarded media seemed to really notice or even care. But when Tebow exhibits his religious beliefs, it seems to be a big issue.

I don’t get it. At any rate, he can do what he wants religion-wise. It’s a free country.

Whatever force is guiding him, it’s working, becuase he’s winning.

As for the Bears, Barber should be traded to the Los Angeles franchise of the NFL..

Oh wait. They don’t have one…

Fuck it send him anyway.

“Beware of practicing piety before men in order to be seen by them. When you give to those in need, sound no trumpet before you as the hypocrites do so as to be praised by men, for that praise will be your only reward. When you give, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, but give in secret so that only your father sees and great will be your reward in eternity. When you pray, do not stand on street corners or in public meetings as the hypocrites do so as to be praised by men, for that praise will be your only reward. When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father in private.” - Matthew 6.1

Yeah that is terrific and all but as Tom pointed out, I don’t remember either when anyone had a big collective problem with prayer on the field.

I guess it is only offensive when it comes from an individual actually - reportedly - following his faith.

No, I remember when Harbaugh was in Indy and started praising Jesus after every game, he caught some hell too. He toned it down since then and moved on. I do remember Steve Dahl once, famously, asking “What have we done to him? He seemed normal when he was here.”

As a general rule, I don’t like being preached to by anybody. Don’t care about race, gender, political persuasion, religion, whatever.
There’s a quote, I believe, from Susan B. Anthony that I really like. I’m paraphrasing here, but she said something about being greatly suspicious of those who say they’re doing God’s will because God’s will coincides so well with what they want.
That’s why I don’t like Tebow.

My beef isn’t with Tebow and his actions. The quote simply reflects my personal belief. My feelings about the “Christian Right” (which is neither) is that they pick and chose what scriptual mandates they follow. Groups like the Florida Family Association really make me sick. They certainly don’t reflect my view.

P.S. Bill can fill us in on the State of Florida.

The best the Bears can do now is post a 10-6 record, assuming they beat Seattle, Green Bay and Minnesota. However, I can’t see Hanie winning over Aaron Rodgers and the Packers and not that sure the Bears can defeat Seattle and Minnesota.