Tebow's Flight From Florida Booked

[deathstar]

You can quote me on this: Tim Tebow will not be wearing a Jacksonville Jaguars uniform next summer.  He won't even be in a Florida NFL team's jersey.  Tebow's days as the quarterback in his home state of Florida are done, at least for now.

The first opportunity for Tebow to be drafted by a Florida team is at selection three, by the Tampa Bay Bucs.  This is clearly not going to happen given the fact that they drafted Josh Freeman in the first round last year and it is likely that Raheem Morris is going to get one of the stud defensive tackles in the draft.

Next comes the Jaguars at selection ten.  Many "experts" are saying that Wayne Weaver needs to sell seats, and that Tebow will be the right solution.  They may be right at first.  Tebowmania will run wild in Jacksonville, at least until they pay that money to see No. 15 on the sidelines for the first two years.

GM Gene Smith has vowed to take the best available player in the draft.  Last year was his first running at the helm, and he proved to stick to that philosophy.  With the eighth overall pick, they selected offensive tackle Eugene Monroe, and then in the second round they selected offensive tackle Ebon Britton.  Who does that?  Obviously somebody who sticks with the best player available strategy.

It paid dividends as well.  Both Monroe and Britton have established themselves as the bookend tackles for years to come.  Smith also added two rookie starters in cornerback Derek Cox and defensive tackle Terrance Knighton.  The man knows how to draft.  So with the tenth selection in the draft, we will not, I repeat, NOT be hearing Tim Tebow's name called.

That leaves Tebow for the Miami Dolphins in the first round.  They pick two spots later, at No. 12.  With up-and-coming quarterback Chad Henne running the show, Parcells will not even think of taking Tebow with his pick.

So it is established that Tebow will not be a first round selection by a Florida team.  He probably won't be a first round selection for any team.  So that leaves the option for Jacksonville to grab him in the second round, right?

Very unlikely.  The Jaguars traded away their second round pick to the Patriots in last year's draft to acquire Derek Cox in the third round.  Tebow is expected to go in the second round, so how will the Jaguars pick him up?

At ten, the Jaguars have been mentioning their intentions to trade down, and acquire extra picks, maybe a second round.  But why would a team trade up to ten?  The only likely scenario is if Jimmy Clausen is still on the board.

The Jaguars themselves maybe even take Clausen, which would eliminate the possibility of Tebow to Jacksonville.  If they don't take Clausen, it may be likely that the 49ers or Seahawks attempt to trade up and take him there.

This would give the Jaguars the 13th or 14th overall pick, and maybe a second rounder.  They could take the beloved Tebow there, but once again, the only way I see this possible is if Clausen slides down to their pick at ten, which I do not feel is a likely scenario.

To make a long story short, Tebow will not be in a Jaguars uniform.  The best way to sell tickets is to win, and by taking him with the tenth overall pick will not accomplish that goal.  Gm Gene knows that.  For the Florida faithful, I'm sorry for you, but don't expect to see the name Tebow on a teal jersey once the 2010 NFL draft is over.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/376792-tebows-flight-from-florida-booked

[buckethead]

I still admire Tebow. Those clamouring for him at any price are misguided.

I can hear the crowd chanting "Tebow" at any offensive faux pas.

David Garrard is a superior NFL QB to Tim Tebow. That is unlikely to change for at least two or three years.

[Sportmotor]

Oppions, everyone has em.

[wiseman]

Opinions too. The only reason Gene Smith would draft Tebow would be for ticket sales and a few trick plays. Garrard has a few years in him and I haven't heard anything about Bouman leaving. He's pretty decent from what I've seen.

[adamh0903]

Todd Bouman? 
Todd Bouman was here briefly in 2007 and released, signed in summer of 2008 but didn't make the roster and was signed in may of 2009 and released in September....and been out of football since.

[Shwaz]

Opinions too. The only reason Gene Smith would draft Tebow would be for ticket sales and a few trick plays. Garrard has a few years in him and I haven't heard anything about Bouman leaving. He's pretty decent from what I've seen.

Bouman is not on the team... he was cut years ago - resigned later and cut again. Luke McCown is the current #2... the year before it was Cleo Lemon.

[Shwaz]

These people.... should be executed. 

http://broncogator.com/index.html

... from the blogs:

acksonville Stadium. Still referred to by most as “The Gator Bowl”. NFL Opening Day. The Denver Broncos are coming to town. Not normally considered AFC rivals these two opponents both gear up for what they know will be a special day. Not only the eyes of Jags fans or even Broncos fans, but the eyes of the entire GatorNation will be on this game. In fact, perhaps the eyes of many across the entire nation. I envision the heat, the flyover, the music, cheerleaders, the fans in Jags schwag (limited in number though they may be), the tv cameras, reporters filling the boxes and sidelines. No opening day in J’ville’s history has drawn one tenth of this attention. Funny thing is, it’s mainly not because of something the Jags did but rather the eyes of the nation are upon them for something they failed to do. Two words ladies and gentlemen: Tim Tebow. The Jags failed to draft Tim Tebow.

If any Jag fan is looking for a little extra motivation for buying season tix.... this is it... keep these homer assholes  out!

[Wacca Pilatka]

We've already got a "***** a BroncoGator" Facebook group going if you're interested in joining.

Can't wait until the Broncos sue for the misappropriation of their logo into a terrible accident of genetic engineering.  That looks like a bad Dr. Mephesto creation on South Park.

[blizz01]

UNSUBSCRIBE.  I just made the mistake of visiting this Blog.  Schwaz, I think I was the 3rd hit (including yours) on the site - how did you happen upon that nonsense?  I hope they overstock & bankrupt themselves......I have been an avid Gator/fan for 20+ years; a season ticket holder (sub let); & traveled to 2 National Title games.  This offseason has really opened my eyes as to some of the company that I have kept.  While I have relinquished my tickets, this sort of crap makes my decision to purchase Jags tickets that much easier.  Go Jags.  Go Gators.  Go to hell, Broncogators.

[copperfiend]

How are their "GATORSKINS" shirts fitting nowadays?

[Shwaz]

UNSUBSCRIBE.  I just made the mistake of visiting this Blog.  Schwaz, I think I was the 3rd hit (including yours) on the site - how did you happen upon that nonsense?  I hope they overstock & bankrupt themselves......I have been an avid Gator/fan for 20+ years; a season ticket holder (sub let); & traveled to 2 National Title games.  This offseason has really opened my eyes as to some of the company that I have kept.  While I have relinquished my tickets, this sort of crap makes my decision to purchase Jags tickets that much easier.  Go Jags.  Go Gators.  Go to hell, Broncogators.

I got the link from the Jags forum.

Since I already have season tix - I'll cop some new gear for opening day.
http://tuckfebow.com/

[fsujax]

good grief! i could puke! I am going to be so ticked when I see this crap in our stadium this season!

[copperfiend]

Keep Christian Ponder in Florida!

http://www.draft7.com/

More details to come.

[reednavy]

Keep Christian Ponder in Florida!

http://www.draft7.com/

More details to come.

Good, keep a good looking man here.

[blizz01]

Nice to see Tebow bringing this one home:

http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2011/02/22/tebow-foundation-golf-tourney-tees-off.html
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/article/192520/3/Tim-Tebow-Celebrity-Golf-Tournament-Set-for-May