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ESPN names Tim Tebow as America's most popular athlete playing today
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Bumblebeetuna
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Young is a basket case and not a leader. He doesn't deserve shit.
There's no way in hell you've seen both these players play if you're comparing Tebow's throwing ability in any way to Michael Vick's. I don't mean that to be mean. The only other thing I can think of is you're not observant at all.
MWS Natural
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Hahaha win.
You're an idiot. Outside of durability there is nothing Tim Tebow does better than Michael Vick.
Bulbo Urethral Baggins
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Thanks for posting that. Damn, I can see why his teammates seem to like him so much.
TheKaeptain
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Yeah but I dropped a few words and didn't realize it before posting. I am trying to not get caught in class with my phone.
I H8 Memes
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I cant wait until they tweak their QBR rating in the offseason so that he can lead the league in their fake ass statistic.
This is exactly my problem with him. It as if other players who don't try to try to smash you in the face with their beliefs weren't christian enough.
This is exactly my problem with him. It as if other players who don't try to try to smash you in the face with their beliefs weren't christian enough.
Rivers is almost universally hated by everyone but Charger fans for a few events that happened his first few years. Especially his feud with the also hated Jay Cutler
Bumblebeetuna
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He makes better decisions with the football and stays out of prison better. So there's two things.
XiaNaphryz
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There were actually some who didn't like Reggie White and Warner because of that. Warner got a lot more crap for it in comparison simply because he plays a higher-profile position.
But neither player got nowhere near as much national attention as Tebow is getting, hence why the anti-Tebow sentiment is that much stronger.
vick was a terrible passer with the falcons. in fact here are his completion percentages for his career:
44
54
50
56
55
52
46
62
59
so vick's only completed 60% of his passes once in his career.
really when did vick become drew brees or brady in passing?
Must be something to it. My Athiest friends HATE sports.
Jesus loves Tebow and so do I!
The NFL is a more pass happy league now than it ever was. Tim Tebow's career completion percentage is 47%.
Because he was a baby bitch, walked out on his team, and is easily rattled. The opposite of what Tim has done with his team.
Vick isn't much either. He'll never been a top level QB, but as long as he's a threat to run, he'll be a capable player. That won't last much longer, however.
MWS Natural
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Is that why Vick has a better QB rating, less fumbles and a higher completion percentage? Tim Tebow shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence with ANY Probowl caliber QB.
1) just deep balls? His sideline throws are amongst the best I've ever seen. Beyond that, one of the two main explanations for the low completion pct. is his unwillingness to throw interceptions. Turnovers are death. The guy had the highest qb rating in college football.. he's obviously bettrr at throwing the ball than anyone offering an opinion on the guy.
2) ive followed this guy for the last 6 years.. not once have I ever heard him say a word about gays or homosexuality. What the heck? Why does this statement keep coming up? Just because he's a christian means he bashes homosexuals/ity?
2) ive followed this guy for the last 6 years.. not once have I ever heard him say a word about gays or homosexuality. What the heck? Why does this statement keep coming up? Just because he's a christian means he bashes homosexuals/ity?
Harry Potter
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Can't wait for Saturday night. The Jesus loving shit QB vs. the Devil loving, model fucking amazing QB.
46% completion, 12 TDs vs 6 INTs and 6 fumbles, two lost, and took 33 sacks in 11 games. He completed over 55% of his passes once (66.7 vs Minnesota) and over 50% four times.
But yeah, he stays out of prison and probably treats dogs better which I am all for!
well then why isn't vick completing 60% of his passes in a pass happy league? because he's always been inaccurate.
and on tebow, he hasn't played a full season yet in the league. it's not out of the realm of possibility that he will improve moving forward. i don't think it's a particularly crazy statement to think tebow will have a better nfl career than michael vick, a guy who's never been a winner in the nfl.
BobsRevenge
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I'm atheist and hate sports too. I like Tebow as a person, but I hate the implications of his popularity and a possible furthering of the assumption that you can only be a decent person if you're religious.
For instance, in the past when I've told a conservative I was an atheist the reaction was that my parents did a bad job raising me and they didn't understand how I managed to be a decent human being without fearing God.
Like... fucking sucks.
makingmusic476
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For over 100,000 years humans were throwing rocks at each other. Death was rampant. People couldn't even farm. Even today, with all our mastery of resources and technological advancement, parts of the world are still hellish to live in.
But this year, it all changes. This year, God has decided to act. To help Tim Tebow score his touchdowns. Because he's so fucking special.
But this year, it all changes. This year, God has decided to act. To help Tim Tebow score his touchdowns. Because he's so fucking special.
3) vick has a much better team and more nfl experience .. and yet who's in the playoffs?
(Now I'm not going going to compare him to montana, elway, or even lord brady.. but contemporaries who haven't won the whole thing? Those are legitimate comparisons).
Mr.Squirrel
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It's funny reading shit like this, especially the bolded. God didn't "take him to heights unknown," being a great football player did.
I give him about 5 years before he ends up in some epic scandal. The super Christians always end up falling the hardest.
HAHAHAHAHAHA! Good one,
What the fuck is this?
Are you also pulling the "this pro athlete is better than you so you can't criticize" card?
Tebow seems to have the work ethic to want to improve. Hopefully he can get better and continue to do what he loves.
I think too much of the hoopla is fabricated. Media refuses to just let hiim be a young quaterback in the playoffs. It's annoying to see someone such as AJ Yates get ignored.
I think too much of the hoopla is fabricated. Media refuses to just let hiim be a young quaterback in the playoffs. It's annoying to see someone such as AJ Yates get ignored.
Josh McDaniels' GAF account.
Sho_Nuff82
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That's what I'm saying. Tebow's season isn't nearly as noteworthy as Warner's '99 season.
Led the league in TD passes and QB rating, went 13-3, won MVP, won the Super Bowl, won Super Bowl MVP. Thanked Jesus every step of the way.
The difference?
Warner was bagging groceries before he hit the NFL, not a two-time NCAA champion. Everyone already knew who Tebow was, and wanted Tebow to fail like so many other made-for-college QBs, and he hasn't (yet).
Also, compare/contrast the pic of Tebow with his lady friend with the Warners, and tell me who has more sex appeal:
he's matt saracen o.o
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Mr.Squirrel
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What? Reggie White is a minister?
This is pure bullshit.I refuse to believe anyone would actually believe this.
Edit: LOL Using his QB rating in college.
captmcblack
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The funny thing about the whole Tebowmania is that the kid literally NEVER gets out of his lane. He doesn't do any talking or proselytizing about his faith (not in the way people like to suggest), or talk about how awesome a person or player he is. He just plays football, leads, fucks up (often - he's a young QB in the pros, right?) and wins.
I like Tim Tebow, and naturally as a Patriot hater I hope he wins. I hope he keeps developing as a pro player and eventually can be taken seriously as a QB in the pros. I've never seen such vitriol for someone kneeling down ever. Nobody says shit when players thank God, or when teams do prayers in the huddle or after games. There are players in these pro sports who are ACTUALLY ministers and shit...but only Tebow is beating you over the head with his faith by not talking about it unless asked.
I like Tim Tebow, and naturally as a Patriot hater I hope he wins. I hope he keeps developing as a pro player and eventually can be taken seriously as a QB in the pros. I've never seen such vitriol for someone kneeling down ever. Nobody says shit when players thank God, or when teams do prayers in the huddle or after games. There are players in these pro sports who are ACTUALLY ministers and shit...but only Tebow is beating you over the head with his faith by not talking about it unless asked.
Dude Abides
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He was. He's dead now. He also hated gay people and had bizarre views on race. Maybe God struck him down.
This.They are quick to cash in.....
Gaf has been over this. The plan to screen Rodgers from the Madden curse so he can win 3 super bowls is working.
MWS Natural
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I have no dislike of Tebow as a person or a football player. I dislike the media and the delusional fans hyping him up like he is even an average NFL QB. I dislike that an entire offensive system was built around him when there have been many more talented QBs that did not get the same treatment or opportunity as he was given.
neutralgamer02
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I like Tebow and the hype around him. I root for him in all his games and I'm not even a christian; I'm agnostic. I hope he can make it to the superbowl so his critics can shut up. This is his rookie season so what he has done so far is pretty amazing.
People comparing him to Vick in this thread are ridiculous though. Vick is a much better QB than Tebow.
People comparing him to Vick in this thread are ridiculous though. Vick is a much better QB than Tebow.
Bumblebeetuna
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Vick has a career QB rating of 80. Tebow has a career QB rating of 75. Neither ratings are good. The difference, of course, is that Vick's career rating is over the span of 9 NFL seasons and over 100 games. Tebow's is over the course of 2 seasons and 19 games. Assuming Tebow lasts 9 seasons and over 100 games, lets come back here and examine what he has grown into. At this point, roughly 14 starts into his career, Vick's rating was a 78. That means over his last 7 seasons, his play has progressed to a level of 2 points better LOL.
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His completion percentage 14 starts in was 53%. Over Vick's first two seasons he had 15 fumbles to Tebow's 14.
Seems like a just comparison imho. So Vick progressed into what you'd call a "Pro Bowl caliber QB" but Tebow cannot?
Wow, I had no idea that Vick progressed so little over his career in Atlanta. It literally took him going to prison and falling to the Eagles and Marty coaching him for him to become a respectable QB.
I know it was a long time ago, but the wildcat was a pretty big fad in the NFL a few seasons ago.
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