Tebow hasn't learned to see anything downfield other than the play that was called and/or a hole he can run through. I'm not sure he ever will.
When Dawkins went out, the Broncos barely squeaked by. Went backwards if you ask me.
I started counting wide open receivers that Tebow couldn't see early on in his run with the Broncos, and stopped counting after a few games.
He may be a decent player, but he's got to learn to read where the defenders went to know who's not covered. He doesn't seem to see much downfield.
Manning, yes. A big gamble. They did at least write requirements that he pass his physicals into the contract. He goes out, they have a big problem.
Might be interesting to watch. Might completely bomb. We'll see.
Manning appears to really get it that Denver fans are rabid, though. He's already pulled his (Elway car dealership provided) new Escalade over on the side of the road near Dove Valley to sign autographs for folks nearby. He's setting up for a retirement run. Good place to finish raising the kids, etc.
I think the kid was very gracious about the whole thing too. He'll either get better at reading what's going on... or he'll be a huge disappointment. And Jets fans can be downright wicked to disappointing players. Could be rough.