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Denver Native (Carol)
09-07-2010, 07:43 PM
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_16014793?source=rss

Welcome back. Today's question about the Broncos comes from Larry in New Hampshire.

Q: What can we expect to see Sunday at Jacksonville from rookie quarterback Tim Tebow?

A: Jacksonville is Tebow's hometown, so there will plenty of folks in the stands at what is now called EverBank Field. And being a former Florida star, Tebow is revered in that part of the country. He likely will get the biggest ovation of anyone in the stadium, despite playing for the Broncos in the Jaguars' home opener.

His role in Denver's offense, if any, won't be revealed until Sunday's game. But head coach Josh McDaniels and his brother, quarterbacks coach Ben McDaniels, spent a lot of time in the offseason putting together a package of plays that feature Tebow. So if he's ready, look for Tebow to play as a change-of-pace QB in relief of veteran starter Kyle Orton.

The Broncos, as you would expect, didn't show any of those "Tebow package" plays in their four preseason games. But on Tuesday, McDaniels appeared to want the Jaguars to spend time thinking about Orton's backup — Tebow or Brady Quinn — getting some playing time Sunday. When asked to identify his No. 2 quarterback entering the season opener, McDaniels said, "We're not going to name one right now. We've got guys we like, we've said that, and we're going to continue to compete. Those two (Tebow and Quinn) are going to continue to compete and we'll try to make the decision of what's best on game day for our team, based on how we're going to play the game."

Tebow's health is the wild card in all of this. If his ribs have not healed enough to expose him to a fully stocked defense on a running play, it's unlikely the Broncos would make him the No. 2 quarterback for Sunday's game.

But Tebow, who is wearing plenty of padding on the injured area, looked better last week during the Broncos' preseason finale at Minnesota. They positioned the first-round draft pick and former Heisman Trophy winner as the No. 2 quarterback against the Vikings because Quinn had been struggling.

No other team's list of inactive players — declared 90 minutes before game time — will draw as much interest as the Broncos' list Sunday.

Italianmobstr7
09-07-2010, 07:45 PM
I'll bet Tebow plays a few snaps. Maybe he'll even score a TD if we get into a goalline situation.

underrated29
09-07-2010, 09:53 PM
I like that we have not named which QB will be #2....Sure we all know it will probably be tebow. But this does make Jax have to prepare more, or do a little more thinking.

dogfish
09-07-2010, 09:54 PM
not exactly a huge mystery. . .

honz
09-07-2010, 10:03 PM
Joshy is a sly mother******.

Lonestar
09-07-2010, 10:19 PM
Y'all will note that we saw nothing in preseason with tebow playing goaline or short yardage packages .

Does anyone think that tebow will not be on the field for "change of pace" . He would have to be in the hospital for him not to be on the field SUNDAY.

We know he will be JAX knows he will be and will probably get a standing O if he scores which should make the fans wonder who the moron in charge is in town.

honz
09-07-2010, 10:26 PM
Honestly, I don't think Tebow sees the field on Sunday. I suspect we see "Tebow Packages" in 4-5 games this year. Just a hunch, with nothing to base it on though.

Lonestar
09-07-2010, 10:33 PM
Honestly, I don't think Tebow sees the field on Sunday. I suspect we see "Tebow Packages" in 4-5 games this year. Just a hunch, with nothing to base it on though.

just like when a certain unnamed coach got a new toy to play with in 06 the play book was loaded up with plays just for him. he could not wait to try it out for spin. Unless he is dragging a leg he will be on the field. If the ribs still hurt an extra layer of flack jacket fixes that issue.

they will not play him if he risks aggravating the existing injury but Tebow will beg to get into the game. Might even give back some of his contract in kick backs, to get in front of a home crowd.:salute::salute::salute:

BeefStew25
09-07-2010, 10:34 PM
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Reidman
09-07-2010, 11:00 PM
So Broncos are jumping on the "Wildcat" fan wagon...?

Lonestar
09-07-2010, 11:03 PM
So Broncos are jumping on the "Wildcat" fan wagon...?


does a big black bear go do do, in the woods.:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

nevcraw
09-07-2010, 11:33 PM
cough, weeze, sniff - err umm - gotta agree with Jrwizy.

an early score by the double T and the crowd (already barely fans of the home team) will be taken out of it or even possibly switch their allegiance..
will be cool to see.

dogfish
09-08-2010, 12:21 AM
cough, weeze, sniff - err umm - gotta agree with Jrwizy.

an early score by the double T and the crowd (already barely fans of the home team) will be taken out of it or even possibly switch their allegiance..
will be cool to see.

like when the russians started cheering for rocky in rocky XII?

honz
09-08-2010, 12:55 AM
just like when a certain unnamed coach got a new toy to play with in 06 the play book was loaded up with plays just for him. he could not wait to try it out for spin. Unless he is dragging a leg he will be on the field. If the ribs still hurt an extra layer of flack jacket fixes that issue.

they will not play him if he risks aggravating the existing injury but Tebow will beg to get into the game. Might even give back some of his contract in kick backs, to get in front of a home crowd.:salute::salute::salute:
Yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing our 1st round QB at the head of our wedge on the opening kickoff.