Comments on: Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/01/09/shabbat-shalom-friday-wrap-up-62/ A blog for sports agents: Discussing sports business news, Sports Law, and other interesting sports related material Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:06:33 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Hays Mathis http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/01/09/shabbat-shalom-friday-wrap-up-62/comment-page-1/#comment-114931 Hays Mathis Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:38:17 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=3566#comment-114931 Dominic: I agree and disagree about Tebow's chances of becoming a successful QB at the NFL level. As everyone has noticed, he has his pros and cons: Pro: His determination, work ethic, and will to win. If you poll a large number of sports fans and athletes, most people will not be able to point out a player that works as hard as Tebow. His remarks at the press conference after the Ole Miss game say it all. You can't tell me that any coach in the NFL doesn't want that type of attitude in the locker room. Con: His will to win: This is a double edged sword. Of course every player needs to have a will to win, and Tebows is second to none in the way his will flows to his teammates. However, his ra-ra attitute on the field and sidelines could rub players the wrong way. The NFL is a business, and lets face it, not all players care about winning as much as Tebow. Con/Pro: His tendency to run, throwing accuracy and throwing motion. All of the NFL scouts have been harping on the same statements all season: "He will get killed if he runs like that in the NFL!", "He's not accurate enough to be an NFL QB.", and my favorite, "His throwing motion is too long and unorthodox for the NFL." These are all valid points, and I understand why they are said. NFL QB's must be more accurate, and a long throwing motion tips DB's off for a quicker read to the ball. That said, I believe Tebow can still be an efffective QB. How? 1. Running ability? Run less. Enough said. 2. Accuracy? He has become more accurate every year. How can constant improvement be a bad thing? 3. His throwing motion? Note to the NFL: When are the scouts at the combine going to put more weight on the intangibles and less on the prototypical NFL QB mold? History should teach a few lessons: a.)Kerry Collins has one of the longest releases I have ever seen, yet he gets the nod over Vince Young and takes his team to an AFC South title; b.) Drew Brees is barely 6 ft. tall and he almost broke Marino's single season record for pass yds this year; and c.) 6th round pick = Tom Brady. In short, an NFL team should take a chance on him in the 2010 draft. Until then, us non-Florida SEC fans have to gear up for another long year in the SEC. Dominic:

I agree and disagree about Tebow’s chances of becoming a successful QB at the NFL level. As everyone has noticed, he has his pros and cons:

Pro: His determination, work ethic, and will to win. If you poll a large number of sports fans and athletes, most people will not be able to point out a player that works as hard as Tebow. His remarks at the press conference after the Ole Miss game say it all. You can’t tell me that any coach in the NFL doesn’t want that type of attitude in the locker room.
Con: His will to win: This is a double edged sword. Of course every player needs to have a will to win, and Tebows is second to none in the way his will flows to his teammates. However, his ra-ra attitute on the field and sidelines could rub players the wrong way. The NFL is a business, and lets face it, not all players care about winning as much as Tebow.

Con/Pro: His tendency to run, throwing accuracy and throwing motion. All of the NFL scouts have been harping on the same statements all season: “He will get killed if he runs like that in the NFL!”, “He’s not accurate enough to be an NFL QB.”, and my favorite, “His throwing motion is too long and unorthodox for the NFL.” These are all valid points, and I understand why they are said. NFL QB’s must be more accurate, and a long throwing motion tips DB’s off for a quicker read to the ball. That said, I believe Tebow can still be an efffective QB. How?

1. Running ability? Run less. Enough said.
2. Accuracy? He has become more accurate every year. How can constant improvement be a bad thing?
3. His throwing motion? Note to the NFL: When are the scouts at the combine going to put more weight on the intangibles and less on the prototypical NFL QB mold? History should teach a few lessons: a.)Kerry Collins has one of the longest releases I have ever seen, yet he gets the nod over Vince Young and takes his team to an AFC South title; b.) Drew Brees is barely 6 ft. tall and he almost broke Marino’s single season record for pass yds this year; and c.) 6th round pick = Tom Brady.

In short, an NFL team should take a chance on him in the 2010 draft. Until then, us non-Florida SEC fans have to gear up for another long year in the SEC.

]]> By: Matthew Allinson http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/01/09/shabbat-shalom-friday-wrap-up-62/comment-page-1/#comment-114921 Matthew Allinson Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:56:14 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=3566#comment-114921 I'm not a fan of the Gators, but other athletes should emulate Tebow. http://www.accessathletes.com/blog/blogdisplay.cfm?blogid=184 I’m not a fan of the Gators, but other athletes should emulate Tebow.

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]]> By: Dominic Perilli http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/01/09/shabbat-shalom-friday-wrap-up-62/comment-page-1/#comment-114681 Dominic Perilli Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:03:38 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=3566#comment-114681 The thing that separates Tebow from the rest of the quarterbacks is his will to win. He has complete confidence in himself and is truly a father-figure on the sidelines. Every press conference you can hear about how he gave a motivational speech to his team to get them comfortable if they are down; that to me is the best attribute a player can have. Personally, I think Tebow will be an excellent QB, TE, or LB. The thing that separates Tebow from the rest of the quarterbacks is his will to win. He has complete confidence in himself and is truly a father-figure on the sidelines. Every press conference you can hear about how he gave a motivational speech to his team to get them comfortable if they are down; that to me is the best attribute a player can have. Personally, I think Tebow will be an excellent QB, TE, or LB.

]]> By: Darren Heitner http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/01/09/shabbat-shalom-friday-wrap-up-62/comment-page-1/#comment-114643 Darren Heitner Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:04:06 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=3566#comment-114643 And obviously Tebow doesn't care about the risk of injury. He announced that he will be coming back for his senior season earlier today. It's great to be a Florida Gator. And obviously Tebow doesn’t care about the risk of injury. He announced that he will be coming back for his senior season earlier today. It’s great to be a Florida Gator.

]]> By: Jason http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/01/09/shabbat-shalom-friday-wrap-up-62/comment-page-1/#comment-114642 Jason Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:02:44 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=3566#comment-114642 If he could play WR the Lions would be all over him. If he could play WR the Lions would be all over him.

]]> By: Darren Heitner http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/01/09/shabbat-shalom-friday-wrap-up-62/comment-page-1/#comment-114630 Darren Heitner Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:50:35 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=3566#comment-114630 Talked about this with a lot of people lately. I would advise him to leave now, as much as I would love to see him in a Gators uniform for another year. Every snap you take, you are risking an injury. Take the money while you can. I honestly do not believe that he will be drafted as low as some people think (or not drafted altogether). Sure, he is non-traditional for the quarterback position, but that does not mean that he will not be successful in that role. A team needs to take a chance and base their system around Tebow's strengths. Perhaps the Lions would be well suited to draft him. Talked about this with a lot of people lately. I would advise him to leave now, as much as I would love to see him in a Gators uniform for another year. Every snap you take, you are risking an injury. Take the money while you can. I honestly do not believe that he will be drafted as low as some people think (or not drafted altogether). Sure, he is non-traditional for the quarterback position, but that does not mean that he will not be successful in that role. A team needs to take a chance and base their system around Tebow’s strengths. Perhaps the Lions would be well suited to draft him.

]]> By: Brian http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/01/09/shabbat-shalom-friday-wrap-up-62/comment-page-1/#comment-114589 Brian Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:40:55 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=3566#comment-114589 Speaking of National Championship, I'd love to hear the Tim Tebow - NFL analysis from the agent's perspective. If you were allowed to advise him without jeopardizing his eligibility, what would you tell him? Speaking of National Championship, I’d love to hear the Tim Tebow – NFL analysis from the agent’s perspective. If you were allowed to advise him without jeopardizing his eligibility, what would you tell him?

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