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Published on 07/05/2010 at Mon Jul 05 20:41.
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Dwight Freeney “Can’t wait” to hit Tim Tebow

Posted Mon Jul 5th by

In this Dec. 13, 2009, photo, Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney gestures during an NFL football game between the Colts and the Denver Broncos in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

In this Dec. 13, 2009, photo, Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney gestures during an NFL football game between the Colts and the Denver Broncos in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

One of the Broncos hardest home games in 2010 will come in week 3 on September 26th against the Indianapolis Colts. While it is debated who will be the starting quarterback, common sense insists that it will be Kyle Orton. Yet, Dwight Freeney is looking forward to hitting Tim Tebow.

“I couldn’t wait to hit Mark Sanchez,” Freeney told Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times. “And I can’t wait to hit Tim Tebow even more.”

If Mr. Freeney is hoping to get to Tebow in September though, he has another thing coming, as I expect Tebow won’t be getting much, if any, playing time as a rookie.

Every sports pundit has pretty much guaranteed that Tebow will be used in special packages this season, such as the Wild Cat Horse. The typical argument is something along the lines of; “The Broncos traded up in the first round to draft him, so they have to find a way to play him.” Hogwash.

Thankfully, Head Coach Josh McDaniels doesn’t listen to the guys over at ESPN and NFL Network, rather than hinting at using Tebow in short yardage plays, McDaniels has  insisted that Tebow is “Just a Quarterback.” If the Broncos used Tebow in certain situations (e.g. goal line) defenses could key on him, putting their linebackers in position to take shots on him. The last thing any NFL team wants is to do is throw a promising young quarterback in as a rookie to have his head knocked off on a Wild Cat/short yardage play.

No, the Broncos won’t be using Tebow 15-20 plays a game, as I was shocked to hear predicted on the radio. Rather, he’ll be groomed as a pocket passer, then he will have the skill to extend the play, while still having his rushing ability, but not focusing on it.

That’s not a guarantee though; McDaniels has used experiments before, and Tebow could be seen a few plays a game. But unless Kyle Orton really struggles and Tebow jumps Brady Quinn in Training Camp, Freeney shouldn’t get his hopes up on getting to tackle Tebow, this season.

One more note on Tebow not being used in the Wild Horse: John Elway said that Tebow should “Pass, pass, pass.” I looked hard and didn’t find anywhere where Elway said, “The Broncos should risk injuring Tebow by using him on short yardage plays, instead of having him focus on his throwing technique.”

  • greatnesstakestime

    Glad to see that there is a sane view of Tebow's developmental plan. His ceiling is very high, and he works hard enough to reach it, but it won't be this year. McD seems old school in this respect; no rush to field him before he is ready. I don't consider McD “married” to Tebow's success him to keep his job, either. Bowlin is taking a long term view in developing McD, just as McD is taking a long range view in developing Tebow. Freeney is a great, fast, and dominating player, but he is off target here- he can't hit what is not on the field.

  • Dan

    McD will develop some plays for Tebow (possibly at TE and fullback) to punish over pursuing defenses like the Colts…Freeney should shut his mouth until after the game. By the way, with much improved players and coaches, the Colts will have a tougher time against AFC West teams than in years past…I hope Elvis and Ayers knock Payton on his ass a couple of times.

  • Big_Pete

    I've heard this type of thing before. Last time, I think it was Lavar Arrington when asked about Ricky Williams being hard to bring down saying “I can't wait to hit Ricky Williams” and “He's never been hit by me”
    What happened? The next week Ricky hit him so hard that Arrington got injured and I think retired or might as well have retired a few years later :lol:
    I'd LOVE to see Tebow blast through Freeney and shut his mouth for him!
    However, I'd never want to see our potential future QB put in that much harm's way. Even though, I don't know if Freeney would really bring much pain while sacking or tackling Tebow, cause they really just wrap you up and fall on you. They aren't like safeties or linebackers who bring the pain over the middle of the field.

  • MrEast

    I'd like to hit on Tim Tebow ;)

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    Just pull yourself together for training camp, Easty. Gotta be professional.

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    If you ask John Gruden, Tebow is 220 pounds of concrete cyanide. I'd like to see Freeney try and hit that.

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    No homo.

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    I wish that were the case, but if Tebow isn't delivering wins in 2011, McDaniels is gone.

  • Jimw1016

    Freeney is obviously a great defensive player, but he's also an hallucinating idiot, and has way more to be concerned with than hitting a rookie quarterback! There's no way he will get a crack at Tebow this year and I don 't believe McD is truly on the hot seat…YET.

  • herc_rock

    Yup.

  • http://broncoszone.blogspot.com/ Jon

    I agree, but I think if Tebow doesn't do well in 2012 (not '11) McDaniels will be placed on the hot seat.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Michael-Nash/100000080132149 Michael Nash

    I think he should worry more about how bad his team is becoming and less about getting run over by Timmy…

  • Keating47

    I don't think you know just what you are saying have you ever stood beside tim think again It's peo;le like you that give sports a bad name

  • Wersgorix

    I would worry more about Bronco receivers trying to catch one of TT wobbly ducks over the middle and him getting blown up. Tebow might be a bigger threat than opposing defenses.

  • AfanofD

    Michael Nash . your an idiot. The Colts only lost one game last year that they were serious about winning. So I don't think that they are becoming too bad. As a fan I would have real problems with a defensive end that didn't look forward to hitting the opposing teams QB.

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