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The NFL invited Tebow to the draft this year. They usually only invite players that are considered fairly sure 1st rounders (and usually only the high ones) so that the player does not face the embarrassment of sitting through the entire draft (a la Quinn a few years ago). This year it is even worse as only the 1st round is on the first day so if a person doesn't get chosen in the 1st they have to come back the next day. So if Tebow is invited I doubt the NFL would have him humiliated like that so they must have assurances that at least 1 team has indicated they will draft him if available. Since in most mock's he's not included in the 1st, I would think this would mean that the Ram's #2 pick just got more valuable as another player will drop and be available.
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Re: Another player should drop to Rams in 2nd with Tebow at draft
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You have to admit it would be funny if he stays there till the 3rd though. The comish will probably bring him in if he gets past the first anyway.
I really dont see how anyone can use a 1st round pick on him period.Comment
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Re: Another player should drop to Rams in 2nd with Tebow at draft
The thing you are forgetting about Teabow is that he is a "PRODUCT" himself.
Teabow doesn't have to play NFL football.
He is an icon already. He is considered one of the greatest college players.
The media loves him and he loves the media.
He will be there to preach and develop relationship with other big names.
Teabow is NOT Brady Quinn. Can anyone forget the glum look on Brady Quinn's face when hhis draft stock slipped?
Quinn looked like he was dissappointed to be drafted on what should have been the happiest day of his life.
If Teabow was Mr. Irrelevant, he would still get up there and be the most enthusiastic guy in the room.
He will do for his community as Warrick Dunn did.
I am a Florida St fan and don't think Teabow can play in the NFL but you must acknowledge his greatest as a student / athelete / humanitarian.
Teabow and Rolle should both be at the draft to create a strong bridge for the college player to the NFL player.
Teabow and Rolle are like the President and Vice President of the NCAA.
The could be football players or politicians - either way they carry great importance.Comment
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Re: Another player should drop to Rams in 2nd with Tebow at draft
They didn't invite him because they know he's a 1st rounder (how could they?). They invited him because he's very well known.
That said... here's my dark-horse team to take him, maybe as early as Round 1: Pittsburgh Steelers. Say what you will about Tebow's skills, but on a personal level, he seems to be the Anti-Roethlisberger. Also, don't forget, this is the franchise who invented "slash" and made Antwan Randal-El into a player.Comment
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No one "knows" but they have info we don't have
Avenger Ram, you said no one "knows" ... of course - but the NFL is not (usually) stupid and has far more information and contacts about drafting than we have. They use the info and guess or conjecture just like we do BUT with more info. So given that I'd say that of course it is not 100% but I would be much more willing to lay a bet that he sneaks into the 1st round now, than before he was invited. Wanna bet?Comment
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Re: Another player should drop to Rams in 2nd with Tebow at draft
He wouldnt be a horrible option imo .... i do think he will slip in the 3rd round as well....
rams should draft 1.suh 2.benn 3. tebow
that would be a great draft for the rams if thats possible.Comment
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Re: Another player should drop to Rams in 2nd with Tebow at draft
the report i saw was that they invited him to the "green room" ...for the second day.
also theres some reports now coming out that he wont be there atall.Comment
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Re: No one "knows" but they have info we don't have
The NFL does not know, nor do they care, whether he'll go in Round 1. His presence is a story either way. In fact, it could add a great deal of intrigue to the broadcast of the late portion of Round 1 if the camera has to keep panning to Tebow sitting there with that "what, me worry" look on his face.Comment
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Re: Another player should drop to Rams in 2nd with Tebow at draft
My projection for Tim Tebow is the Minnesota Vikings. He can sit behind Brett Farve for a year and learn, and he will have the best supporting cast available. Just look at Aaron Rogers and how well he turned out. Tebow, IMO, will develop faster and be 100x better leader. Exactly what the Vikings need.Last edited by Guest; -03-22-2010, 11:09 AM.Comment
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Re: Another player should drop to Rams in 2nd with Tebow at draft
Since the second round is on a new day this year, he's probably invited to that. They're bringing in reasons for non-dratniks to tune in on day two.Comment
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Re: Another player should drop to Rams in 2nd with Tebow at draft
I wouldn't be mad at that draft .... the only thing is that this draft is soooo deep someone may fall to our Round 3 pick that could be an instant starter.
If there is an instant starter at round 3 pick 1 -- its hard to pass that up.Comment
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Re: Another player should drop to Rams in 2nd with Tebow at draft
Tebow said he is more likely to follow in the footsteps of Joe Thomas, and go fishing with his dad on the day of the draft@EssexRam_Comment
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Not to beat a dead horse
Support for my assertion that there is a good chance Tebow is going higher than the 3rd and will probably sneak into the first. From Peter King's Monday Morning QB he describes given his discussions with teams, the signs point to Tebow going relatively high:
"The NFL Draft's a month from today, and this weekend has proven one thing to me: Tim Tebow's going higher than we thought he would....I now think Tebow's going in the 28 to 45 range, to a team willing to be patient with him at quarterback and maybe to allow him to help the team in other ways immediately. That's how much he helped himself with the aggressive remaking of his throwing motion at his workout Wednesday"
The Rams should be rooting for Tebow to go high (and any other lower ranked player not on their radar) for their picks to have more value.Last edited by ramhard; -03-22-2010, 07:50 PM.Comment
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Honestly i'd be happy if we got him but wont be unhappy if we didnt
The thing is he is the definition of a "four pillar" player
THIS IS NOT A THREAD ON IF WE SHOULD GET HIM OR NOT
How would you feel if the Rams pick just came in in the 2nd round as Tim Tebow
Do you think he is an upgrade over our current QBs? (No BS about him not being a QB)-12-28-2009, 05:33 PM -
Tim Tebow???? Really wait what am I doing
OK. First off I cannot believe I am saying this. Trust me, I am the absolute last person that I thought would be saying (believe me the LAST).
I have previously scoffed at any indication that we or anyone else should take Tim Tebow anywhere before the fourth round, basically considering the notion of it proposterous given the bevy of transitional problems that Tebow presents.
However, I watched some of his interviews at the Senior Bowl, and one thing is so clear it can not be denied, Tebow makes you believe that if there is any possible, conceivable way that he can be a successful NFL qb, that he will do it.
While this is admirable, it alone, by no means makes you an NFL qb.
Interviews notwithstanding after the Senior Bowl, I left basically in the same position I was before, and his performance did nothing to disprove my long-standing belief that he was NOT an NFL qb. It just did not seem possible to me that he could discard all his bad habits and limitations in order to be a successful NFL qb.
However, the recent news that he is diligently trying to transition, and willing to do whatever it takes to change and make those transitions, makes me believe that maybe this whole Tebow as an NFL qb thing might be possible.
This willingness to change, and unbelievable work ethic is truly unique and separates Tebow from almost everyone before that has been unsuccessful due to transitional problems in that he is willing, and ready to do whatever possible to ensure success, and does not cling to the fact that he was a Heisman winner or that doing what he had been doing his life and been successful thus far.
Being a man of the law, I'll use a legal reference
For Clausen and Bradford, most PRESUME they will be successful, and that presumption is attempted to be overcome be positions of doubt. In the end, attempting to overcome the presumption is usually not successful.
For Tebow, most PRESUME, that he will but unsuccessful, and that presumption is attempted to be overcome by positions, to show he will be successful. In the end, again it is difficult to overcome this position.
So I guess my point is maybe we shouldn't presume Tebow will be unsuccessful and take and intermediate position that Tebow's transition to the NFL MIGHT be possible, so I return to my previous position, that if it is possible, Tebow might, just might, be able to make it happen.
In the end, I say we proceed in the following manner
If Tebow's mechanics, etc. show significant improvement before the draft (and we should bring him in for private workouts as much as possible) we strongly consider taking him at the top of the second.
If Tebow shows moderate improvement, we strongly consider taking him in the third.
If only minor improvement, we consider taking...-02-23-2010, 02:35 AM -
By Dustin Nosler2 hours ago
The Rams could use the media coverage that comes with a Tim Tebow signing.
COMMENTARY |The St. Louis Rams' season essentially ended when Sam Bradford went down with a torn anterior cruciate ligament after the Oct. 20 game against the Carolina Panthers.
Kellen Clemens is going to start this week for the Rams, which doesn't bode well for anyone but the opponent (Seattle Seahawks).
In response to the injury, the Rams this week signed former Ram Austin Davis and former Cleveland Browns' and Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Brady Quinn. Davis is widely unknown while Quinn is what he is -- a below-average NFL quarterback.
So, why not take a chance on "quarterback" Tim Tebow?
Let me preface this by saying I am in no way a Tebow fan. He's the most overrated, over-covered professional athlete in the last 20 years. He might even be the most overrated pro ever in any sport. But the Rams really don't have much to lose, other than more games.
Tebow began his career with the Denver Broncos and promptly led them to the AFC Divisional Round in his second season. He was traded to the New York Jets (with the Rams reportedly having interest) after the Broncos signed Peyton Manning. Tebow barely played in New York and was cut by the New England Patriots prior to the 2013 season.
Tebow can't really throw. His arm is strong enough to play the position -- unfortunately, he doesn't have the accuracy, throwing motion and footwork for the position. Despite this, I still would like to have seen the Rams take a flyer on him.
The Rams are 3-4 with a loss upcoming against the soon-to-be 7-1 Seahawks. The San Francisco ***** are 5-2 and should have no trouble with the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. There's no way the Rams are winning the division and they're behind a few teams for a wild card spot. I'm not saying they should tank the rest of the season, but there needs to be a reason fans show up to the Edward Jones Dome and turn on the game at home every week.
Tebow would bring media coverage to a team that could use it. There is some good, young talent on the Rams' team (mostly on the defensive side of the ball). Those guys could get exposure, while the Rams' poor offensive line could tick up with Tebow under center (or in the shotgun).
If there's one thing Tebow can do, it's run the ball. His mobility could minimize the underperforming line (I'm looking at you, Jake Long). The Rams have one of the worst running games in the NFL, but Zac Stacy has been solid in his three starts so far. Adding Tebow to the ground attack could improve it (while the passing game would suffer mightily).
And who knows -- maybe the Rams would catch the proverbial lightning in a bottle and Tebow could duplicate "his" success in Denver. The Rams have the ability defense...-10-24-2013, 10:42 AM -
What does everyone think about Tim Tebow? I know his game doesn't translate well to the NFL, but this kid is a leader. Just wondering when you guys would be willing to take him in the draft.With our first pick, he can change this team's fortunes.3.57%1I'd take him in the 2nd, he can learn behind Marc to become the eventual starter.17.86%5Too risky to take with our top two, but if he is still there in the 3rd-5th he's worth a shot.53.57%15Don't draft him, he will not be a good NFL QB.25.00%7-12-03-2008, 01:12 PM
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Tip Sheet: Tebow impresses Herock
By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com
Friday, January 22, 2010
In nine years of preparing draft-eligible players for the interview process at the NFL combine, Ken Herock has worked with more than 500 players, including 40 quarterbacks, readying them for the crucial Q-and-A session that each prospect must undergo at the February audition in Indianapolis.
But never has Herock -- a longtime talent evaluator who spent most of his 40 seasons in the league as a personnel director or general manager -- encountered a product like Florida QB Tim Tebow.
In an unsolicited phone call to ESPN.com earlier this week, Herock, who worked with Tebow for several hours, uncharacteristically gushed about the Gators' star.
"He's by far the best [prospect] with whom I've ever worked," said Herock, who operates "Pro Prep," a popular service that simulates a combine interview and familiarizes players on the subjects with which they will be confronted by league scouts. "He walks into a room and he just energizes it. Whatever 'it' is, he's definitely got 'it.' … Even for a guy like me, who's done this for so long, you almost get goosebumps."
The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner, and one of the most celebrated players in recent college history, Tebow has received decidedly mixed predictions about his NFL future from critics evaluating the 2010 talent pool. Most rate him behind at least two quarterback prospects, Jimmy Clausen of Notre Dame and Oklahoma's Sam Bradford, and some have him rated even with Colt McCoy of Texas. Citing his low delivery and an elongated release, critics contend that Tebow lacks the physical skills that will make him a first-round selection.
Others suggest Tebow must play another position -- fullback, H-back or perhaps linebacker or safety -- in the NFL. It conjures up memories of 2001 Heisman winner Eric Crouch of Nebraska, a college quarterback drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round in 2002 as a wide receiver. He failed to make it at that position or at safety.
The four-hour tutorial designed by Herock doesn't necessarily deal with a player's athletic skills. But Herock has long believed that a top-flight quarterback is necessary to win in the NFL, and during his league career, he drafted prominent passers such as Doug Williams, Steve Young, Chris Miller and Brett Favre. He has an estimable track record at the game's most difficult position. This week he took some time out to watch and evaluate Tebow on the practice field.
Tebow is working on his physical skills with former NFL quarterback Zeke Bratkowski. Onetime NFL quarterbacks coach Marc Trestman, currently head coach of the CFL's Montreal Alouettes, has worked some with Tebow at the blackboard on the mental part and X's and O's of the game. After playing in coach Urban Meyer's spread offense,...-01-23-2010, 10:48 AM
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