Tim Who?

Going across the nation, it seems very unlikely that the casual football fan has never heard of Tim Tebow. What is even more unlikely is being naive enough to think that GM’s around the NFL aren’t curious or opinionated about the future he has in the league. Some believe that he will be a complete flop, and other believe he could be pan out to be a great player for a Super Bowl caliber team. Whether or not a GM believes he will be a bust or not, Tebow offers a certain amount of value to a football team, regardless of his play on the field. 

Tebow brings the type of leadership and charisma that successful NFL front offices crave. His on the field mentality is that of a champion, and his off the field attitude creates a sense of confidence that is necessary in a winning environment. How much value a GM will put on drafting a player based on their character and other intangibles varies from franchise to franchise. The Colts seem to be the type of franchise that wants to acquire players who fit their “winning” mentality, exactly the type of mentality and attitude that Tebow brings to the table. 

Granted, the Colts are more than set at quarterback, and although Manning is 34 he doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. However, Tebow brings a certain “spark” to an offense, and could offer another package to this already dynamic Colts offense. Not to mention the fact that Tebow would get plenty of time to learn under Manning, and one day take over the reins of this Colts team. By the time Manning decides to retire and walk away from the game, Tebow will have had every opportunity to learn and grow as a quarterback. 

It will be interesting to see who is able to grab Tebow in the draft, and it will be even more interesting to see how early he is chosen. If the Colts draft him I believe it will be a great selection, pending the round in which they were able to get him. The last thing I want them to do is reach for a player at a position that is not a need, especially for a player that has a very questionable NFL future.