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Published on 08/30/2010 at Mon Aug 30 07:38.
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Film room: Tebow running the offense

Posted Mon Aug 30th by

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Quarterback Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos lines up over center J.D. Walton against the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

In his preseason home opener, Broncos’ rookie QB Tim Tebow went 5-of-10 for 72 yards, a score and an interception in Denver’s 34-17 disposal of the Steelers. Playing as the 2nd quarterback, Tebow showed some rookie flaws and some nice management of the offense.

Running back Lance Ball, who is in a fierce roster spot fight, also had a nice evening, rushing for 75 yards on just 10 carries. Ball can be easily spotted in the two highlights after the jump.

As a whole, the Broncos second team offense shredded up the Steelers secondary defense, marching right down the field for back-to-back scores. Although it was “just” preseason, I loved seeing the Broncos physically out-play Pittsburgh, something the coaches talked about during the whole week prior to the game.

Below is one of the Tebow-led drives that bogged down for a field goal. You may recognize one of the commentators, who by-the-way had some nice things to say about Tebow.

See the second team’s touchdown drive after the jump.

After nearly throwing an interception, Tebow came back and threw a spot-on pass to fellow rookie Eric Decker, who very uncharacteristically let it slip through his hands. The offense then settled for a Matt Prater field goal. The Broncos wouldn’t be denied a touchdown on their next drive, watch below.

What did you think of Tebow, and the second team offense? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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

    I think John Lynch, Reggie Rivers and the 850 KOA radio guy (can't think of his name) should be the Broncos gameday commentators … anybody with me on that?

  • Mergrath

    I thought the entire roster played extremely physical football last night and took the fight to Pittsburgh. It was really nice to see that we are not as thin depth wise as I had originally given them credit for either.

    Based 100% off of performance and what I have seen, I think Tebow should be our #2 QB no doubt about it! Yes, he will make some mistakes as all rookies do but the guy is a playmaker. I'm extremely excited to see his development over the next couple years to see what he will ultimately become. At this point, I'd say his ceiling is extremely high.

  • http://www.broncotalk.net Josh Temple

    I'll take Dave Logan, Brian Griese, and John Lynch, how about that?

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

    I can live with that!!

  • herc_rock

    Reggie Rivers is awful.

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

    Tebow moves up and the controversy continues.

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

    Thanks, not sure what happened to that 2

  • Mark Angeletti

    Reggie Rivers is horrible. The entire news 4 crew needs to go. How the hell does Vic Lombardi taking text messages from fans during the game count as good coverage. Instead of giving game stats I gotta listen to some dumbass test message… bah.

  • areferee

    It concerns me that the typical fan in Bronco Nation has such high expectations for Tebow, that he won't be allowed to make mistakes.

    I remember a young #7 stepping out of the huddle in his early days and setting up under the guard to take the snap!

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

    Expectations for him should actually be low, as it should be for a “should-have-been 3rd round”, currently 3rd string QB.

    But yes, they are high with Bronco fans, perhaps to high. With every mistake he'll learn though…

  • Chris

    Im probably in the minority, but I liked “Doc” Diaz Infante…. Of course Hastings and Logan were the BEST!

  • Burrelleric

    quit talking about tebow, Orton looks good atm.

  • Nflmonster
  • Coogi Clothing

     I think a portion should go to the deficit, however some of it should go to student athletes in the form of summer jobs, etc, etc.

  • Coogi Clothing

     I think a portion should go to the deficit, however some of it should go to student athletes in the form of summer jobs, etc, etc.

  • Kennis Neala

    who very uncharacteristically let it slip through his hands. The offense then settled for a Matt Prater field goal.

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