The problem with Tebow is the media has placed him on a pedestal, for which he did not ask to be placed on. Tebow has only went out and did his job. As a sports fan and Christian, I am a big Tebow supporter. But I'm also realistic, and know he's not your prototypical style quarterback. He may not ever be the greatest there ever was and he may be. I personally don't feel he'll ever be an elite quarterback, but I feel he will win a lot of ballgames.
He has a good defense on his side this year, and that has helped, but the guy just knows how to win. He and the Denver Broncos beat a good Steelers team in overtime. Yes, the Steelers were banged up and missing their starting running back and one of their top defensive players, and I can recognize that, but the Broncos did what they had to do. But back to Tebow. Like him, love him, or hate him, you have to admit, you won't find a better role model for young people.
The guy doesn't sell drugs, doesn't have 15 children with 7 other women, and he doesn't play dirty. He is who he is, and he's not going to pretend to be anything else to better suit our politically correct society. That's why he relates so well with so many Christians. He doesn't push his faith in your face, but he will talk about it openly when asked, and he will show the Lord's love through his actions. What else do you want the guy to do? I suppose if suddenly one day, it came out of the woodwork that he had done something bad, he would become more relatable to some people. But that day has yet to happen. The media does overhype him, unfortunately. They criticize his every pass and run. Whether he should've done this or that, or he's just really not that good.
When someone hears his name every day, naturally they're going to tire of hearing it, just like anything else. Tebow can't help what the media says or writes about him. All his concern is going out and trying to be the best player he can be for the Denver Broncos. But to some people, he'll never be good enough.
I suppose if his career fizzles out, and he ends up having a nice, but not special tenure in the NFL over a 10-15 year period, and he never has a pro bowl season, or wins an NFC Championship game or a Superbowl, his naysayers will be right that he was never anything special. And you know what? As long as Tebow does what he does, and continues to be himself, I think he'd be alright with that. But I believe bigger things are in store for Tim.
One more note I want to hit on before I sign off: Tebowing. Yes, the new craze sweeping the nation. Before games, Tebow prays silently to himself on the sideline, and gets down on one knee to do so. Apparently everyone from 11 year old boys, to 38 year old men have taken to emulating Tebow in his praying stance, and dubbed it "Tebowing." Very catchy I might add, and at first I thought it was funny. But after a while, I got to thinking (which is always dangerous), and the more I saw it, the more it bothered me. As a Christian, I am lucky to live in a country where I can pray and practice the religion that I was raised. I also supposed I could be overreacting to it bothering me, but then again, am I? Mocking one's faith is never cool in my book. And I may get in trouble for saying this, but I'm gonna say it anyways. If Tebow were a Jew or Muslim, and his praying were mocked on the sidelines, the world as we know it would be in a huge uproar. Religious leaders from around the world be calling for justice to be done on anyone mocking their faith. But I know, as Christains, we're just supposed to laugh and shrug it off as nothing, which we have. In reality, it's really NOT a big deal, even though it is getting a bit old. But I can live with it. I respect others religions and the way they want to practice their religion. Is it too much to ask for others to do the same?
If you've stuck with my ramblings for this long, you must enjoy my writing, or you must like me. I welcome any civil discussion, and I'm always willing to look at things through different lenses. But for now, I can't wait to see what Tebow does next. And you shouldn't either.
