I can't say that I am happy about the
trade, because I am not. I can't say I am happy about Peyton Manning
going to the Broncos, because I am not.
But, I do have someone to blame —
Josh McDaniels. That's right, the man who drafted Number 15 in the
the first round is to blame for everything that has transpired in the
last 24 hours.
McDaniels thought enough of Tebow to
draft him in the first round in 2010. For that, he should be
commended. But that is where the kudos end.
Had McDaniels started Tebow in the 2010
season and Tebowmania taken off as it did during 2011 — given the
Bronco ended with the same finish that year as 2011 turned out, we
wouldn't even be having this discussion.
In an effort to protect Tebow in his
rookie season, he sealed Tim's (and his own) fate.
It is quite possible Tebow would have
rallied like he did this year (his few starts in 2010 weren't bad.) If
that happened, McDaniels would still be the coach of the Broncos.
No John Elway. No John Fox. No Peyton
Manning.
But that isn't what happened — and
who knows what will happen from this point forward. All I know is
that Denver may have lost the best thing they've had since Elway. And
based on the actions of the past 24 hours, Elway and Denver don't
deserve someone like Tim Tebow.
Go Jets (I suppose).
