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So, this Tom Brady guy...not bad, huh?
Brady and the New England Patriots dominated the Denver Broncos, 45-10, in the divisional round of the playoffs on Saturday night. Even Tim Tebow wasn't enough to keep this one competitive.
Brady was an absolute monster throwing for 363 yards and a whopping six touchdowns, which tied a postseason record. I thought the Broncos would keep this close into the second half before New England pulled away but the Patriots didn't waste that much time.
By halftime the score was 35-7 and the game was basically over.
Tebow completed 9-of-26 passes for 136 yards and couldn't get anything going throughout the game. Brady and the Patriots were just too good on Saturday night. That's the best way to describe it.
The Patriots advance and will play the winners of the Texans-Ravens game.
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Somebody had to lose
Well maybe all the Tebow mania will calm down now.Tims a great guy and does a lot for the community,you cant judge a person by his beliefs,nothing wrong with that.it just gets old after a while.
chiefsfool - January 15, 2012
Exactly......Its too much hype for a bad QB
A lot of people in the media seem to forget that Tim Tebow can never hold Tom Brady’s jockstrap
NJChieffan16 - January 15, 2012
I really don't get the hype
I’ve been watching the guy since he was a true freshman at Florida, and while he did have a very good sophomore season, for which he undeservedly won the Heisman, followed by a great junior season, the guy simply isn’t a starting-caliber NFL QB. Why do people make so much of him? He’s performing like he should: a mediocre backup.
burntorangehorn - January 15, 2012
I think it's mainly because of his college career.
Everybody says it’s because he’s religious, but other superstar players have been religious and nobody really talked about it.
I think that, since he was one of the greatest college players ever, and yet he didn’t have the skills to be an NFL QB, it created a weird paradox and that’s what sparked everybody’s interest.
wustl_chiefs_fan - January 15, 2012
Still LMAO @ Tebow
how could anyone ever think this guy is a good QB or ever will
badassz1987 - January 15, 2012
Tebow beat the Chiefs once this year..
What does that say about us?
chiefsfan62 - January 15, 2012 via Android app
it says we had a worse qb playing
in Tyler F’n Palko
banshee_01 - January 15, 2012
I wish.
Cassel started that game :/
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011111305/2011/REG10/broncos@chiefs#menu=highlights&tab=analyze
Mully - January 15, 2012
No, the
Tarkus - January 15, 2012
No, the Broncos beat the Chiefs.
And it says about us that our offense sucked balls. He completed TWO passes.
Tarkus - January 15, 2012
But one of them was a 56 yard game winner over the top.
bamachief5558 - January 15, 2012 via mobile
Whoa, wait a minute now...
somebody was saying how Tebow played “GREAT” against the Steelers, completing 10 of 21, and now he goes 9 of 26 and he’s crap?
Yes, he’s crap. It’s just that the Steelers sold out against the run and let the receivers behind them for big YAC. The Patriots were not so silly, and put the “GREAT” Tebow in his place.
Looking forward to facing him twice a year.
neiowakcfan - January 15, 2012
Tebow looked rather Palko like
I admit I fell asleep during second quarter though.
chiefsrule! - January 15, 2012
look who our head coach was then
Remember Haley was our coach then,whats that say about his so called knowledge ,things turned around after his firing.
chiefsfool - January 15, 2012
I posted this in other thread and I was right...
angrydeafman - January 15, 2012
I don't see the point in this
I am far from a Christian believer. I’m somewhere between an atheist and an agnostic but there is no sense in making fun of someone for their belief. Bottom line none of us really know. Many NFL players share very strong beliefs publicly. Its not his fault the media has latched on him. Honestly sometimes I envy people with strong faith. I’ve never been one to be able to believe something I can’t prove. Make fun of Tebow for being an horrible QB. Making fun of his belief is completely inappropriate.
groundedchevy - January 15, 2012
As a Christian believer -
I appreciate your comments.
chiefsfan62 - January 15, 2012 via Android app
(Rolling my eye up)
I don’t care much for religious and I often don’t bring it into threads about football. However, Tebow has chosen to bring his “beliefs” into NFL where everything is closely scrutinized which the media has blown it up out of proportion.
Tebow could have done this privately which I would have respected and made fun of Tebow only but…no, he had to do those things ON the football field.
Answer me this: Would we be talking about “Tebowing” if he did it in private? Yeah, that’s what I thought.
angrydeafman - January 15, 2012
I'm not a Tebow fan
But I’ve seen lots of other players drop to a knee to give thanks after a score. To go after his beliefs when there are quite a few other Christian players as well that stand for what they believe in is in poor taste. I don’t think he’s a good qb by any means. But I respect him for his faith and stance. He’s not out carrying guns into clubs and shooting himself or dogfighting or beating women. At least he is being a good role model and for that I respect him.
tlback20 - January 15, 2012
Really?
Those who drop to knee don’t stay there for more than a second unlike Tebow who will try to find a good spot to it so those all cameras can gather around him while he recite the prayers.
I don’t like it when they do that on National TV but at least they just did it long enough to say Thanks, Man while kneeing or pointing to the sky and leave it at that.
angrydeafman - January 15, 2012
What about Colquitt?
Why do you think he points to the sky after a punt?
groundedchevy - January 15, 2012
Like Babe Ruth
He simply is pointing to the sky where he will punt the ball:p
angrydeafman - January 15, 2012
Randall Cunningham used to drop to both knees and point to the sky
But the media didn’t really make a lot of it. Why? Because he didn’t run his yap about it all the time, as Tebagger has been doing most of his life.
burntorangehorn - January 15, 2012
I don't remember Cunningham opening press conferences with, "I'd like to thank my Lord and Savior..."
I say this as a guy who goes to church on Sundays, Tebow (and a lot of other Christians) needs to take in the actual words of Jesus who taught no to make a big public spectacle of your faith but rather to go pray in private. If you’re living a good life you don’t need to draw attention to how religious you are—it should be pretty obvious. I think it comes off more like he’s superstitious, that if he makes a gigantic production out of his faith then God will help him win.
Rev. Slappy - January 15, 2012
Well said!
angrydeafman - January 15, 2012
That was my point exactly, except of course that last bit about god's help
I think the best example I usually see of this is Mormons. Most I’ve known are very humble, friendly, family-oriented, dedicated people who don’t bring up their faith unless directly asked. I’ve had many moments when I have met certain people who have been just vexingly warm and modest, and I’ve instantly known they were Mormon. Upon asking, this was invariably confirmed. Not that I’m advocating for the faith, but for the behavior. As an agnostic, I absolutely admire that approach.
burntorangehorn - January 15, 2012
He's admiring his hang time?
Tarkus - January 15, 2012
Hmmm
So if he doesn’t do this in private then it gives you a right to make fun of his religion? I don’t understand all the hate for his beliefs. I mean I do understand he’s a bad qb, IMO, but I can’t hate on the guy for being such a good person. I just told my gf that I can’t hate on someone with such a great personality but I hope to God he’s he Broncos starting QB for years to come. That’ll give us (chiefs) that much more of a chance to win. But mocking people for their beliefs is ignorant (atheist,Christian, Muslim, etc.). Not directed at you angrydeafman, just saying in general.
chiefbillyjoe - January 15, 2012 via mobile
Yes, it absolutely does give one a right
Just as politicians who make certain aspects of their personal lives public (being of a certain sex, race, sexual orientation, or occupational background) put those aspects into fair play for criticism, Tebow is doing that same thing. I’m an avowed agnostic now, but even when I believed in the christian faith, I knew that the bible instructed one to pray in private, behind closed doors. Tebow’s doing the opposite by making a spectacle of himself.
burntorangehorn - January 15, 2012
I don't know, agree to disagree then...
Maybe it’s just my beliefs, but I don’t think it gives anyone a “right” to. And I dont think he’s intentionally making a spectacle, i believe the media is making it into a spectacle. I’m just a live and let live person.
I don’t bash the guy for his outspoken religious view, I just hate watching that ugly release. Or better yet, completing two passes against the chiefs and pulling out a win.
chiefbillyjoe - January 15, 2012 via mobile
I think he's making it a spectacle when he talk about it every single interview/conference
Like when Rev. Slappy said he started off saying he wanted to begin by giving glory to god, etc.
burntorangehorn - January 15, 2012
I don't "Hate" his beliefs
I just hate how he brings it into NFL. Don’t give me that it’s all media fault for blowing it up because Tebow is the one who bought it to the NFL.
angrydeafman - January 15, 2012
I'm waiting for a Muslim QB to be so open about his faith.
I’m sure everyone will be just as supportive as they are with Tebow.
Tarkus - January 15, 2012
Exactly
It will be hilarious to see everyone’s reaction when that Muslim qb got on both of his knee and bowing repeatedly while saying “Allah is great!” on national TV.
angrydeafman - January 15, 2012
Good point
rightnasty - January 15, 2012
Elway is really in a bad spot. He is stuck with Tebow for at least the start of next year. People love a story…..so much so that we don’t even care too much if it is true or not. Regardless the Broncos have so many needs in the draft he couldn’t possibly fill all of them in one year. Champ Bailey and Dawkins are headed for the rocking chair. Receiver corps is poor even with the emergence of Thomas.
In the perception vs reality world of pro football……these Broncos are in for a real letdown in 2012.
Meanwhile the Chiefs have a strong, young nucleus with limited gaps to fill. If they play the hand correctly they can have a multiyear run atop the mediocre AFC West.
denverrefugee - January 15, 2012
Of course KC has serious questions at QB, RB, WR, and a few other positions...
burntorangehorn - January 15, 2012
Which GM would you rather be?
Chiefs have ascending Pro Bowl players vs. ones at tail end of career. Whatever you think about Cassel and Orton I doubt you would trade one of them straight up for Tebow. Add in higher draft picks (makes a big difference in 2-4 rounds) and the Broncos getting a tougher schedule (Chiefs saw the difference that makes this year). I will stand by my prediction that Chiefs will be noticeably superior to Broncos over next few years.
denverrefugee - January 15, 2012
Right now at least, I'd go Orton > Tebow = Cassel
I don’t know whether Orton can be a productive QB for KC for a few years, but he’s serviceable. I just don’t think KC has any kind of offensive strength unless the line progresses and Charles magically recovers from the kind of injury that typically seriously degrades a RB’s career.
burntorangehorn - January 15, 2012
Early Line Favors Chiefs
Chiefs are solid at 3 Line positions with a 1st and 2nd year player in that group. With less overall needs than the Broncos they can address this in the draft/free agency. BTW McGahee sustained a serious knee injury many years ago. Charles is young enough in his career to overcome it and return to a high level. A rehabbed Charles > than a rehabbed Moreno, Battle > Ball. Breaston>Royal. Flowers>Bailey. Carr>Goodman. Rehabbed Berry>old injured Dawkins. I’ll give you Von Miller over Hali/Houston. Broncos Offensive line is good and ascending > current Chiefs line.
denverrefugee - January 15, 2012
That's all perhaps a bit overly optimistic, IMO
Jamal Lewis might’ve been the most talented back to play since I started watching football, but he became a little slower and stiffer with each serious knee injury he sustained, and by the time he got to the NFL, he was a shadow of his former self. Granted, he still went on to have some good seasons, but that’s very unusual.
burntorangehorn - January 15, 2012
Age Matters
No guarantees that they come back from injury. However, age is a significant factor in returning to a high level. I believe the Chiefs had a post ACL player at RB who had a “solid” career. Charles is 25, Moeaki 24, Berry 23. Charles is relatively fresh due to limited action. In addition all were injured early in season giving them a better chance of being closer to 100% by next year. Oh and I’m sure it doesn’t hurt to be rehabbing together.
With all of that said it is telling that the Broncos will need to root for injuries and failed rehabs to stay atop the AFC West. Maybe Tebow was secretly hurt earlier in his career and we are seeing him at 80%…..would explain alot!
BTW Priest Holmes is the previously mentioned RB who overcame an ACL to have a “solid” career.
denverrefugee - January 15, 2012
I'm quite aware of the Texas Longhorn Priest Holmes
It’s just unlikely that Charles is going to return to the same kind of player he was before the injury. That’s just how it is. The planting ability and confidence usually diminish, and those are bigger parts of JC’s game than they were JL’s, PH’s, etc.
But as for all those other players, I think you’re being overly generous toward KC in some of the comparisons.
As for Tebow, he wasn’t 80% and playing better now. The truth is he sucks now, just like he sucked in the past, and this tebagmania is just a matter of false and underserved hype for a guy who is performing like a mediocre backup. I feel like I’m taking crazy pills.
burntorangehorn - January 15, 2012
We agree on Tebow
Otherwise I’d be hard pressed to figure out which comparisons I’m being generous on. At their prime it would be hard to dislodge Bailey/Dawkins…however they are descending while Flowers/Berry are ascending or at least peaking. Is Eddie Royal a guy you would rather have going into next year than Breaston? Really? Or maybe you would take Goodman over Carr. Easy to make general statements but I just don’t see it.
The Broncos thought they were just a few key veteran guys away from contending a few years ago…..now that they’ve fallen short they have a bigger rebuilding job to do than the Chiefs who blew up the whole thing and rebuilt via younger players.
denverrefugee - January 15, 2012
I don't think Flowers is clearly better than Bailey right now
Bailey is getting long in the tooth, but he’s still younger than, say, Woodson. He’s still insanelt athletic, just not to the point that he used to be, and he’s still among the wiliest corners in the game.
As far as the others, I just think it’s highly unlikely that trajectories will remain linear. That is, your assumption seems to be invariable progression on one side, and invariable regression on the other. That’s pretty unrealistic and generous. Plus Denver has some young stars of their own.
burntorangehorn - January 15, 2012
No More Games for 8 months
The one thing I am pretty sure is invariable is the calendar turning and players aging. All said I’ll take the Chiefs young stars over the Broncos young stars.
You are regressing to lots of math terms!!! I prefer to discuss specific players comparisons.
denverrefugee - January 15, 2012
That's cute.
Tarkus - January 15, 2012
I love this line.
As if Tebow wasn’t part of the reason they lost so badly.
wustl_chiefs_fan - January 15, 2012
Smart minds...
and us.
Tarkus - January 15, 2012
Denver is so Teboned in the end zone
(reference)
burntorangehorn - January 15, 2012
best of both worlds
Denver is going to stick with him next season because he got them to the playoffs which helps our chances and we got to see denver get totally destroyed/embarassed.
rdub - January 15, 2012
Here's what Elway should be doing: telling (not asking) Tebow that's he's not an NFL QB.
Tebow could be a truly scary player if he were utilized as an offensive weapon and not as a poor-throwing quarterback. Tebow’s limitations at QB are forcing the Donks to run a hgh school offense. He could line up in the backfield, he could line up as a tight end. He could take the occasional snap out of a wildcat formation. The kid’s a terrific athlete but his ego is getting in the way of the real impact he could have for that team.
Rev. Slappy - January 15, 2012
Tebow should try and do a Gronkowski imitation
nateforchiefs - January 15, 2012 via mobile
Hey New England
Your nationally televised Practice is over save it for next week….
Battle AXE - January 15, 2012
New England probably had one of the easiest paths to the AFC Championship you could ask for
2 byes? Sheez.
DrDC - January 15, 2012
^This.
Just as the Mule fans were chanting “Tebow Tebow Tebow” at the sports bar at the conclusion of the Steelers games, I walked over and told them the Patriots and their fans are dancing in the streets!
neiowakcfan - January 15, 2012
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