Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Broncos QB Problem

In Denver, The Broncos are trying to figure out who to start at QB next fall. In the final weeks of the season, Tim Tebow had to come in for the struggling Kyle Orton. Many say Tebow is the right choice, but many others say Tebow wont be able to be a full-time NFL Quarterback. For right now, here are Denvers options.
1. Kyle Orton
Orton did have a great season last year after the trade with Chicago, but this year he wasnt able to show the Broncos he could be there elite QB. He needs time to improve to become a starting QB.
2. Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow did have a good performance when he did get his first start, but it was against a poor Raiders Defense. And he also lost the game. Tebow is not the right fit for the Broncos, but he may be able to give them a few wins next year if they still are looking for a new QB.
3. Brady Quinn
Okay, half of you don't even know who Brady Quinn is. Quinn would be a good fit if he can show his skill in the preseason. Quinn is the best Notre Dame QB in school history, holding all the passing records. Cleveland never did give him a chance, so maybe if he can show himself in the preseason, he can start a new career.
4. Draft a QB
Drafting a QB is the best option for the Broncos. Many good QBs are in the draft this year, and one includes Jake Locker. Locker did show his skill at Washington, and after watching him, he looks like the next elite QB in the NFL.

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NFL Draft: Cam Newton

After Cam Newtons Heisman winning year and National Championship winning year at Auburn, Cam Newton has declared for the NFL Draft in April of 2011. As many people think, Heisman winners usually go into great NFL careers. That hasn't been the case for former Heisman winners that are QBs. For example, Troy Smith has not had a good career as a QB after his amazing career at Ohio State and Matt Leinart has not had a good start in the NFL after his good career at USC. But there are many NFL teams out there looking for a QB just to get them to 3 or more wins. In that case the 49ers, the Vikings(unless Farve comes back), the Seahawks and more. Cam Newton maybe able to lead these teams, but also may not have the potential as a NFL QB. He wasnt a very efficient passer, as his running game led the Tigers to the championship. Newton may be useful as a wildcat QB, and may be used like the Broncos use Tim Tebow. 
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