May 19th, 2010 
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The Denver Broncos started their Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on Monday. This was the first time Tim Tebow was on the Broncos practice field with the veteran players. On the first day of practice he stood up in front of the players and introduced himself.
Tebow was working with the RBs – his first snap was a handoff to RB Bruce Hall. Tim also threw a couple of passes to former Georgia Bulldog running back Knowshon Moreno. Tim worked in several goal line plays with the RBs and threw some outs to the pylon. Those outs to the pylons is not something he did a lot of in college – usually he just ran in for the touchdown himself.
Tim then moved into some 7 on 7’s against a veteran defense. He was 3 for 3 in his first drill against the defense. Don’t get too excited though – Tim wasn’t out there against the first string defense. Tebow currently ranks fourth on the depth chart currently behind Kyle Orton, Brady Quinn, and Tom Brandstater. Don’t worry though, he’ll move his way up very quickly heading into training camp.
“I feel like I have made some progress, but I still have a long way to go,” he said. “I just have to keep taking mental reps, taking physical reps and staying after it.” Tim has been working his but off – and it’s showing. Tebow was the first offensive player to finish each of the post-practice sprints. No one is going to work harder.
There was a lot of media out there for the Broncos OTAs and they were all focusing in on Tim Tebow. Tim said, “That’s not something I can control much. I think something my (teammates) will know is how hard I’ll work, and my character and what I’m all about. So I don’t think that will bother them too much, to be honest.”
We have a video interview for you too: Tim talks about the friendships he’s built with the players, including competing quarterback Brady Quinn. But he also goes into the great amount of competition he is facing, and how is is only concerned right now with learning the playbook and spending time at the facilities.
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“Tebow was the first offensive player to finish each of the post-practice sprints. No one is going to work harder”. That’s why I’m a BroncoGator! Who are the BroncoGators? What is a BroncoGator? Are we to believe that Tim Tebow’s fans are so loyal, so committed to this young man that they have all of a sudden become fans of an entire NFL team, namely the Denver Broncos? Well, when you hear reports of this same young man turning down 7 figure endorsement deals so he can focus strictly on football, what would be hard to believe? Tebow commands such loyalty for exactly the same reasons he’ll turn down money if it feels like the wrong time. For the same reasons it actually became fashionable to do volunteer work on UF’s campus in Gainesville. (See 1st and 15)In an atmosphere of unbridled youth, of typical partying and other wanton acts (by more than just the athletes, if you can believe it) he managed to change a lot of people’s hearts and minds, whether they subscribed to his particular religious view or not. That’s Tebow. Not just the toughest Gator QB but just the toughest Gator period. So when the Broncos made what was probably the most controversial 25th pick in the history of the draft, it really is no surprise that they picked up an extra 100,000 or more fans that evening. Tebow changes the very landscape he inhabits. Not only by his play, his renowned tenacity and legendary work ethic. Nope. It is not just that. Many other UF greats have gone on to NFL greatness, but I can’t recall any Gator fans becoming Dallas Cowboy fans even for a runner as great as Emmit Smith. No, it’s what he does off the field more than anything. He really is the genuine article. When he talks about being blessed with football as merely a platform so he can go out and do God’s work, he isn’t kidding. 100,000 might sound like too large a number, but seriously, it might even be too low. Even way too low. His NFL future is uncertain. To a degree, so it is for every rookie. But can you really say that you’d be surprised to see him dominate, especially off the field? Denver will fall in love with this guy too. No doubt. It’s already starting to happen. Déjà vu all over again. Turning down money to focus on ball? Are you kidding me? Ask any of these BroncoGators and they’ll tell you that in a year or two, you’ll be hearing things like the infamous “The Promise” in Denver. They’ll also tell you about their disappointment in Jacksonville. Jersey sales alone have probably already got the Jags second guessing their decision to pass on Tebow, but wait until they feel the backlash of the fans. These Bronco Gators are strong and growing in numbers everyday. They plan on being in Jacksonville for the first game of the season. But they are NOW coming as BRONCO fans. They plan on having twice as many BroncoGator t-shirts and hats out there than Jags schwag. Sound like too high a number? Well, it may be low. Even way too low.
Well said, BroncoGator1.
Very Good Reading. A Real Gator since 1965 and a “Gator Nation” since 1960, I enjoyed your writing greatly. I Have seen them all from The Ball Coach (my class67) to Neal Walk ,Gary Keller , and the latter day All-Americans. Nothing like this in 50 years at least. I am a fan of the Broncos now because of TT.
I wish I was back doing “stats” for SIO at UF, and now the Broncos. It is going to be fun watching the stats go wild.
Peace
G-Roger
Ditto to all of the above. We love Tim Tebow no matter what for being a true hero in everything he does and says!! God bless you Tim and we know you’ll be a success everywhere!!
Go TT/BRONCOGATORS!!! Cathy K.
To everyone in Bronco Country: Read what BroncoGator1 says and believe it. TT gave Gator Nation his all and in return he has earned our undying loyalty. Feel the power of Gator Nation behind you.
Holly
GatorNation ‘78
I am an old gator from way, way back and now I am a BroncoGator. Tim Tebow is to be admired for the Christian leadership he gives. I have been a fan from the first time I saw him. He is the genuine article and I wish him well.
Well said!! Love your commentary! Write some more! I am your #1 fan BroncoGator1
Well said!! Love your commentary! Write some more! I am your #1 fan BroncoGator1