San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 In an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show (quoted on PFT), Simms is quoted as saying: "He's going to make it in the NFL as a quarterback. Somebody will take him," Simms said. "I think it's a pretty tough road ahead. I think he has to make some changes as far as how he throws if he wants to be a successful NFL quarterback." (PFT) Simms takes issue with those who think Tebow can succeed simply because he has the character and leadership of a successful quarterback. Simms says character and leadership aren't nearly as important as the ability to throw the football. And Simms questions whether Tebow has that ability. "It's about the arm," Simms said. "It's about the arm. Let's just get over that. . . . It's not a powerful arm, by no means. It's not quick. He's just really got to control the football better. He doesn't control it as well as he should to really be a top-flight NFL quarterback, but that can change." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todzilla Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I'm not a big Phil Simms fan, but that sounds about as accurate a read as you can have on Tebow. And Simms is certainly not getting blinded by the hype. It probably ticks Simms off to hear people say that the kid can be a good QB just because he is a good guy and strong leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 In an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show (quoted on PFT), Simms is quoted as saying: "He's going to make it in the NFL as a quarterback. Somebody will take him," Simms said. "I think it's a pretty tough road ahead. I think he has to make some changes as far as how he throws if he wants to be a successful NFL quarterback." (PFT) Simms takes issue with those who think Tebow can succeed simply because he has the character and leadership of a successful quarterback. Simms says character and leadership aren't nearly as important as the ability to throw the football. And Simms questions whether Tebow has that ability. "It's about the arm," Simms said. "It's about the arm. Let's just get over that. . . . It's not a powerful arm, by no means. It's not quick. He's just really got to control the football better. He doesn't control it as well as he should to really be a top-flight NFL quarterback, but that can change." Late round pick is what all this says to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Does there really need to be a new Tebow thread every time someone mentions his name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWVaBeach Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Does there really need to be a new Tebow thread every time someone mentions his name? It would appear so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fewell733 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I'm not a big Phil Simms fan, but that sounds about as accurate a read as you can have on Tebow. And Simms is certainly not getting blinded by the hype. It probably ticks Simms off to hear people say that the kid can be a good QB just because he is a good guy and strong leader. plus he has gone through all of this pretty recently with his son. Tebow needs to change the way he throws the ball to even have a prayer in the NFL, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 No one need respond to this. I"m just putting it out there so that it doesn't get lost in another thread like the one where Belichick comments on Tebow. Think of this thread as a public service. It's been a hot topic, here's another viewpoint. That is all. Of course if someone wants to thank me for posting this, that's cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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