Patriots sign Tebow!

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

This team has its figurehead in Brady. Tebow brought in to be another cog, a piece of the puzzle. He has what Lombardi would be looking for.....character, smarts, and drive. Hopefully the media coverage drops off and only returns when his play merits being mentioned. I'll bet he is psyched, though.....

Vince also looked for ability.

Between his time as a Giants assistant, and his years as HC of the Pack, he coached a #^&#^&#^&#^&load of Hall of Famers. Tebow will only get into the Hall with an admission ticket in his hand.

Let me ask you guys this---do you want to see Brady out of the line-up for one single snap, while this clown is at QB? Guy runs something like a 4.72 forty, which puts him in there with athletic offensive linemen. You want him carrying the ball on 3rd and 3, or you want Brady out there checking off 5 eligible receivers and getting the ball to one of them? Brady's numbers on short yardage 3rd and 4th down conversions are stratospheric.

H-back? TE? Can he even run a pass pattern?

He's a gimmick, and the Pats don't need gimmicks.

[nightfighter]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Vince also looked for ability.

Between his time as a Giants assistant, and his years as HC of the Pack, he coached a #^&#^&#^&#^&load of Hall of Famers. Tebow will only get into the Hall with an admission ticket in his hand.

Let me ask you guys this---do you want to see Brady out of the line-up for one single snap, while this clown is at QB? Guy runs something like a 4.72 forty, which puts him in there with athletic offensive linemen. You want him carrying the ball on 3rd and 3, or you want Brady out there checking off 5 eligible receivers and getting the ball to one of them? Brady's numbers on short yardage 3rd and 4th down conversions are stratospheric.

H-back? TE? Can he even run a pass pattern?

He's a gimmick, and the Pats don't need gimmicks.

While I respect your considerable football insight, history, and knowledge, Mike, the kid does have a Heisman... While that clearly does not translate into a HOF career in the NFL, to insinuate the kid has no ability is wrong.

As for your Brady question; if the ball isn't out of his hand in under three seconds, I would consider something else. More than three seconds and his completion stats fall off the cliff.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

While I respect your considerable football insight, history, and knowledge, Mike, the kid does have a Heisman... While that clearly does not translate into a HOF career in the NFL, to insinuate the kid has no ability is wrong.

As for your Brady question; if the ball isn't out of his hand in under three seconds, I would consider something else. More than three seconds and his completion stats fall off the cliff.

Pat Sullivan, Gary Beban, John Huarte and Eric Crouch also are Heisman QBs. Means jack.

Enjoy your gimmick.

[nightfighter]

He must be here to break Flutie's drop kick record......

[Sea Dangles]

The Pats have shown themselves as willing to take a risk on ability in the past from Dillon to Haynesworth. At this point I cheer for whoever wears the uniform and I don't consider myself as knowledgable on who can help our team as BB. This really can't even be considered a risk,financially or roster wise. If nothing else he can show his work ethic to rooks.I still remember the gimmick leading an 0-4 team to the playoffs....