Yesterday, former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy told the Dan Patrick Show “I’d be surprised if by the end of the first round somebody hasn’t taken Tim Tebow.” Dungy is one of the most respected and winningest coaches in NFL history. Just look at the Colts roster over the last 6-7 years for proof of his eye for talent.

Today, another head coach came out and said Tim Tebow will be a first round pick. “I can’t believe a quarterback of his stature won’t be (taken in the first round),” Pete Carroll said, via NFL.com. Carroll is the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, a team in need of a quarterback. The Seahawks, however, pick at the top of the draft and likely won’t be grabbing Tebow in the first round.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick did not mention what round he things Tebow will be drafted in, but he did have solid praises for the guy: “I think it’s obvious that within the last six weeks, that he’s worked on his mechanics and they’ve improved, which is a credit to him. He’s very coachable and he works very hard. I’m sure that whatever he feels he needs to do, he’ll work very hard at, whatever that is. Athletically, he tested very well at the combine, which you can see on the field.”

The Patriots have a private workout scheduled with Tim Tebow in the coming days/weeks.

With more and more coaches and NFL executives coming out (remember Mike Holmgren did as well after Tim’s Pro Day) and saying how much they live Tebow and think he’ll be a high draft pick, we have to start believing they are on to something. You can’t believe “experts” like McShay and Kiper… those guys never played the game and are nothing bu talking heads. Another thing to note is that the NFL invited Tim to New York City for the Draft – and they don’t do that unless they think a player will be a 1st round pick. Don’t be susprised if we have a few more coaches give their thoughts on Tebow in the coming weeks.