Chick Ludwig of Cincinnati.com recently posted an article regarding the Cincinnati Bengals drafting Tim Tebow in the upcoming NFL Draft. He seems convinced the organization will take a chance on the former Florida standout who played a major role in the Gators two National Championships in 2006 and 2008.
As crazy as it may sound for a team like Cincinnati to take a chance on a player like Tebow considering their quarterback situation, Ludwig makes some convincing points as to why it would make sense for the Bengals to at least take a chance on Tebow if he’s still available after the first round.
After arguably one of the best careers in history for a college quarterback at Florida, many analysts and critics around the league have criticized Tebow over the last few months. They claim his style of play worked at the college level, but it would be ineffective at the professional level.
Of course, the heavy criticism is the type of fuel Tebow loves to apply towards determination and motivation to prove doubters wrong—which seems to be what he does best.
While most of the top quarterbacks entering the draft—like Sam Bradford and Jimmy Clausen—decided to sit out, Tebow displayed his athletic ability at the NFL Combine and fell was nothing short of impressive for scouts on hand. He tied the all-time record for quarterbacks on the vertical leap with 38.5 inches and finished with a 4.72 time in the 40-yard dash.
The statistics may come across as impressive for scouts, but Tebow will most likely be the type of player who needs a few years to develop before becoming an effective quarterback in the NFL.
Ludwig makes some interesting points about the Bengals quarterback situation. Not only does Palmer turn 30 this season, but the chances of J.T. O’Sullivan or Jordan Palmer taking over the starting position in the future seems highly unlikely.
With this in mind, maybe it wouldn’t be such a bad idea for the Bengals to take a chance on Tebow if he falls past the first round—especially since Cincinnati appears to be determined on selecting a tight end with the 21st pick.
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