Tim Tebow will be fully prepared for the 2010 season as he is signed and in camp.
Although the Broncos aren’t expected to contend for a Super Bowl championship and Tebow isn’t expected to start, he could be a factor later in 2010.
The second of Denver’s two No. 1 picks in this season’s draft was signed to a five-year deal worth $11.25 million with an $8.7 million guarantee. However, with performance incentives, Tebow could earn more than $33 million over the life of her contract.
The Denver Broncos began training camp with Kyle Orton as the number one quarterback on the depth chart. Orton led Denver to an amazing 6-0 start last year before the Denver Broncos collapsed to an 8-8 record by losing what seemed like a surefire playoff spot.
The Denver Broncos’ other number one option, receiver Demaryius Thomas, who was selected 3 spots ahead of Tebow, remained unsigned until recently. He signed a five-year, $12.155 million contract. The final signing of the Denver Broncos happened in time for Thomas to miss just 3 days of meetings and 4 hour-long practices over the course of rookie-only camp. Thomas was the first wide receiver selected in the 2010 NFL Draft.
Tebow has brought a degree of joy and anticipation to Denver that hasn’t been seen since the arrival of John Elway in 1983. Tebow is being heralded as a new face for the franchise, and his jersey has already been the best-selling jersey in the league before. of the opening of the training camp.
Tebow is different from Elway, the renowned Hall of Fame quarterback for the Denver Broncos, in that he’s not a pure passer with a rocket arm. What makes him so popular with fans is his athletic ability and his remarkable work ethic. He won the Heisman Trophy while playing college football for the Florida Gators in 2007. In 2008, he nearly won it again, finishing third in the race this time. He entered the 2010 NFL Draft after finishing his senior year.
Tebow is expected to be a legitimate threat from the famous “wildcat” formation, which plays best based on running back ability, much like Michael Vick. Denver likes to refer to the “wildcat” as the “wild horse.” Brady Quinn is also in camp for Denver, as he and Tebow are likely to battle for the second spot behind Orton.
Denver coaches will want Tebow to participate in exhibition competitions to test his ability.
Tebow has also made sports news for his other big issue as the official spokesman for jockey underwear, which will draw some banter from his teammates and whistles from fans.
Head coach Josh McDaniels enjoys Tebow’s strength. “I think that’s part of his behavior,” McDaniels said. “I think that’s also part of what he brings to your football team.”