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Published on 12/26/2010 at Sun Dec 26 17:13.
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Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos eludes a sack attempt by defensive end Antonio Smith #94 of the Houston Texas at INVESCO Field at Mile High on December 26, 2010 in Denver, Colorado.  (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos eludes a sack attempt by defensive end Antonio Smith #94 of the Houston Texas at INVESCO Field at Mile High on December 26, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Down 17-0 in the third quarter to the Houston Texans, there were worried murmurings of the Denver Broncos suffering the first home shutout in their history.

Tim Tebow had other ideas.

In his home debut, the rookie quarterback seemed to channel the great John Elway, rallying the Broncos to a 24-23 victory over the Texans that — at least temporarily — did much to silence his numerous critics.

Tebow eluded sacks. Tebow escaped the pocket, gained first downs, and ran out of bounds when it precluded him to. Tebow completed passes of 21, 24, and 50 yards.

More impressively, Tebow shook off his first quarter mistakes and delivered a winning performance. Most impressively, Tebow executed a 74-yard fourth quarter drive, climaxed with a six-yard touchdown run, to give the Broncos their first lead of the game late in the fourth quarter.

Then Syd’Quan Thompson intercepted a tipped Matt Schaub pass, and the Broncos went on to win in Week 16 NFL action.

The win eliminates any talk of the Broncos claiming the #1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft, but the need to draft Andrew Luck there seems to have disappeared. Broncos faithful just got their first true look at what could become of the Tim Tebow Era. It was a promising look, indeed.

  • Darwin

    Tebow has a chance to be special in Denver. It is soooo nice not to have to watch Orton or Cutler on the sidelines being spaced out and bored to death. Tebow keeps his energy high and his focus tight.
    Is he great–no but maybe just maybe he has a chance to be!!

  • 5280

    to me theres no argument. Tebow can down right play some ball. ya know, what rookie doesn't need work? even sam bardford needs more work althoughy not as much as tebow needs. but i think everyone is on the same page here. he has a vibe and a winning rage about him that is ONLY found in the legends. yes orton is good. hes been “safe.” he can pull all the numbers. but the one thing he hasn't done all season is take a losing team in the last minutes of the forth quarter and lead them down the field to win the damn game. Tebow did it in just his second game and not only did he do it, he did it losing 17-0 in the 3rd quater. or was it more? any how, thats what u call a leader! stats or no stats, yardage or no yardage, can u win?!? can u do what it takes to be successful.

    he does need to work on some things obviously. he definitely needs to work on that back shoulder throw and put some more touch on his throws near the goalline. but that being said, what i liked about his goaline play is that he knows what he wants when he gets to the line and he understands that if it isnt there when u hike the ball get rid of it. theres more then one down and he knows hes got the wheels to take it in himself if need be. he plays smart football. i think the most impressive thing about him is not his feet persae, its more about him knowing that he has it as an option. he still wants to use his arm as much as he can. those d lineman could never tell if he was gonna run or pass and it looks like tim knows that and he plays it to his advantage. and unlike mike vick, it u try and tackle him he's gonna hitcha and make u feel him! hes a big boy and he knows how to use it.

    and i just have to mention what my favorite play of the game was. no it wasn't any of the throws down the field or the touchdown run or anything fancy like that. the play that sticks out in my mind is when he took off for that key first down in the fourth because when he got passed the line of scrimmage he did something that i havnt seen a qb do since Elway. he started pointing to where he needs his blockers to go. just like elway did when he would take off. a few more tweeks and the tebow era will be here in no time!

  • anthony33

    Great points. My favorite play was not actually a play, but rather the look in Tebow's eye's when he was on the sideline after taking the lead. Was he jumping up and down like they had just won the SB, no… was he high fiving or head butting people, no… was he chest bumping people no… he was standing there with fire in his eye's shouting encouraging the D.

    If you tevo'ed go look at that 10 second spot… chilling.

  • 5280

    michael land ur right ur not sippin tebow kool aid. ur sippin tebow hater-aid. and i agree with u mascot army. Reads? x's and o's doesn't seem to be michaels fortey. tebow threw it to his check down repeatedly, one time in particular in the closing minutes of the 4th for a key first down. oh but u know how horrible he is with his reads though. he also did a fantastic job of READING the defence. he covered the blitz's wonderfully. its not his fault our rookie lineman need some work. he checked in and out of plays quikly and effectively. i guess that doesn't fall under the catagory of “reads.” and i guess hittin gafney in IN STRIDE for 50 yards isnt accurate. tell me whens the last time orton hit anything in stride. key phrase for all the haters critiqueing this is IN STRIDE. its like orton wants his recievers to stand still for goodness sake. hes hit gafney in stride in both games now.

  • virginiabronco

    I just don't know. Far too early to make any judgement pro or con. One thing is for sure, Tebow should have been out on the field 3 weeks earlier so management could tell what they have and draft accordingly.

  • Claramartin31

    It was sooo good to see the real Tebow come out in the 3rd and 4th qtr. I watched him at Florida for 4 yrs. he is great!

  • Claramartin31

    It also helps that he listens to the coaches but if what they say doesn't work he comes up with an alternative. He thinks on his feet and can push off the other defense. When he is thru playing he will be a fine coach.

  • virginiabronco

    I just don't know. Far too early to make any judgement pro or con. One thing is for sure, Tebow should have been out on the field 3 weeks earlier so management could tell what they have and draft accordingly.

  • Claramartin31

    It was sooo good to see the real Tebow come out in the 3rd and 4th qtr. I watched him at Florida for 4 yrs. he is great!

  • Claramartin31

    It also helps that he listens to the coaches but if what they say doesn't work he comes up with an alternative. He thinks on his feet and can push off the other defense. When he is thru playing he will be a fine coach.