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itsalloverfatman
12-24-2010, 12:39 PM
The Playbook Abides: Tebow(etheus) Unbound - Part 4

TJ "The Dude" Johnson Dec 24, 2010 12:00 PM


Broncos, Gators, and Tebow fans of the world, unite! This is our final installment of Tebow(etheus) Unbound.
Today we're looking at Tebow's final four throws (13-16) from Sunday's game.
You can go back and read Part 1 (http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/broncos/entry/tebowetheus-unbound-part-1), Part 2 (http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/broncos/entry/the-playbook-abides-tebowetheus-unbound-part-2), and Part 3 (http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/broncos/entry/the-playbook-abides-tebowetheus-unbound-part-3) if you'd like. Or jump right into today's breakdance breakdown. At the end of today's piece, as an added bonus, I gathered my summary thoughts on Tebow. I thought it was time to finally take a stand on him.
For those Raiders fans who can't read wait until the end, I'll put it this way: I think the guy can play.
Yes, after watching all of his throws from last Sunday dozens and dozens of times, I'm pushing all of my chips to the center of the table and I'm betting on Tebow. Sure, he didn't play with more than a quarter of the playbook. Sure, the sample size was small. Sure, he's going to struggle like other rookies have. And sure, the easiest thing to do is to sit on the fence so that I can later claim I was right about Tebow, no matter what direction the Broncos go. But after watching each of these throws dozens of times, I'm confident in his abilities to be the Broncos' quarterback of the future.
I don't say that lightly. Many folks read my thoughts the day Tebow was drafted. I thought the pick was ridiculous. I listened to all the draft experts explain to me why Tebow was destined to be a glorified tight end. And I believed them. Even as late as last week, I was wondering if the Broncos ought not try and do everything in their power to draft Andrew Luck.
Those draft experts were wrong. So was I.
My apologies, Mr. Tebow. Carry on.
Pass 13

When: 13:53 of the 4th Quarter
Where: Denver's 25-yard line
Down & Distance: 2nd and 9
The Dope: Oakland was now leading 30-20. The Broncos needed to score quickly, but showed a run-heavy 122 personnel package (1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR). They came out in a single back or "Ace" formation with trips to the right.
I believe Brandon Lloyd (84) was likely the primary receiver, while Jabar Gaffney (10) was the secondary option.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5286820213_01592d214c_z.jpg
What Tebow Saw: This late in the game and with a ten-point lead in hand, the Raiders began playing more deep zone coverage. Tebow (15) could easily see the two safeties playing 2-deep zone and that the linebackers were already playing off the line of scrimmage. It's likely that he knew Lloyd would be doubled on his "go" route before the snap of the ball.
The Happening: Tebow gave a great ball fake to Lance Ball (35) and took what amounted to a seven-step drop. He quickly looked to Lloyd up top, but saw that Lloyd had no chance against the double team. Gaffney, however, had separation on his deep crossing route. Tebow threw a very nice touch pass over Gaffney's shoulder. The result of the play was a 32-yard gain.
The Bottom Line: Tebow did everything right here. Everything. He gave a great ball fake and his footwork was good. He stood tall in the pocket and delivered with perfect touch. And I believe that Gaffney was his secondary receiver on the play (although it's almost impossible to know with 100% assurance).
Grade: A
Pass 14

When: 11:10 of the 4th Quarter
Where: Oakland's 30-yard line
Down & Distance: 2nd and 8
The Dope: The Broncos were still down 20-30 at this point in the game, but continued with their two-TE set. To be honest, this call was brutal - the play only gave Tebow two receivers to choose from. The idea was that Lloyd would run a stop-and-go route and get behind the defense.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/5286875317_4f3c427393_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/55598478@N07/5286875317/)
What Tebow Saw: When Tebow got to the line of scrimmage, his pre-snap read should have been screaming classic zone coverage on his primary receiver. The cornerback was playing off the line of scrimmage at least 8 yards. And he saw the free safety "high" over the top. I'm confident he knew before he even snapped the ball this play was going nowhere. If only Mike McCoy would have given Tebow the ability to audible to a better passing play, we might have known just how good Tebow's football IQ was on this play.
The Happening: Tebow gave an average ball fake to Lance Ball, then zeroed in on Lloyd. The Raiders simply dropped into their zone coverages. Lloyd had no chance and was essentially double covered. Tebow briefly glanced at Gaffney for a split second, but he was doubled as well by the free safety and the linebacker. So Tebow simply threw the ball out of play and over Lloyd's head.
The Bottom Line: Bad call against zone coverage. There was no chance for this play to work. Tebow did the right thing in throwing the ball away.
Grade: B (Tebow had nothing to work with here)


Continued at IAOFM (http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/broncos/entry/the-playbook-abides-tebowetheus-unbound-part-4)

spikerman
12-24-2010, 12:45 PM
I just finished reading your article and I agree with you 100% that TT's best throw of the day was the deep "out" to Lloyd. That was an NFL caliber throw. I want to see more of those type.

Superchop 7
12-24-2010, 03:47 PM
We have a mobile QB and no one calls a naked bootleg?

Geeeeezzz

atwater27
12-24-2010, 03:55 PM
Just wait till everyone figures out that all he can do IS run.