Cut to a few months later, after Tebow promised to change his throwing mechanics, and he is regarded as a first round pick. And rumor has it the Eagles are interested.
I don't know how perception about Tebow's ability changed so suddenly and dramatically. Wait, I do know. Tebow debuted an inconsistent new throwing motion at a workout, and it was all NFL teams needed to justify taking him early. The only problem is that the new justification doesn't make any sense.
Anybody can change their throwing mechanics if the practice with coaches for a couple months. Even I could do it. Even my dog could do it. GM's had to know that they could change Tebow's mechanics after they signed him. The things they feared they couldn't change about Tebow- his inability to make progressions after the snap, his poor decision-making, his dependence on athletic ability to get him out of trouble (which won't work in the NFL as much because everyone is freakishly athletic)- are still unresolved and unlikely to change.
As for the Eagles drafting Tebow... isn't Kolb the QB of the future? That's the reason McNabb got bumped, isn't it? Yes and yes. It would be a hideous mistake to draft another QB of the future when there are other, glaring, actual needs.
That said, here are the Eagles draft needs by position, in order of importance:
Safety, Cornerback, Defensive End, Linebacker, Offensive Tackle, Center, Running Back, Guard, Defensive Tackle, Tight End, Punter, Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Fullback, Kicker. Got it, Andy?
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4/23 update: Denver drafted Tebow with the 25th pick in the first round. Rut roh, mile-highers! Let us always remember that Tebow was drafted far ahead of Jimmy Clausen- Who Mel Kiper believes is the best QB in the draft- and also Colt McCoy and Dan LeFevour. Always remember, never forget.
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