Yes, the Florida Gator sensation who’s set to go in an early round of the NFL draft reportedly requested that his fellow prospects all take a moment to bow their heads in prayer before taking on the 50-question, 12-minute Wonderlich test during the NFL combine earlier this month.
The response he received made Joe Wilson (the Congressman of “You lie!!!” infamy) look like a choir boy.
Indeed, the “Shut the fuck up,” retort by another test-taker and ensuing laughter throughout the room put to an end any hopes that Timmy may have had for turning the exam room into a Sunday school classroom.
There have already been questions regarding Tebow’s long-term development as an NFL quarterback. He wasn’t a conventional college QB which means he might not transition well into an NFL offense AND he scored a contemptible 22 of 50 on the Wonderlich (that’s 44% for you kids who might not be too good at math). That’s an especially pathetic score for a quarterback, as they are typically some of the sharper tools in the shed, and it brings into question his ability to recognize and react quickly to complex NFL defensive schemes. This ultra-puritan character “flaw” and ability to play nicely with others may present yet another challenge for the impending rookie.
While Tim’s entitled to whatever religious beliefs and practices in which he chooses to indulge, the word “naïve” does come to mind. The boy will most definitely have issues in the locker room – and I hate to even think about the rookie pranks to which he’ll be subjected during Training Camp. Watch out for the Ben Gay in the jock strap, kid.
If Tebow does make his way to a starting position in the NFL, I’ll be watching closely to see if his team incurs an undue number of delay of game penalties – a logical consequence of huddle-held prayer circles.
I wish him the best, but if this lamb of God doesn’t tone down his religious rhetoric, he could find himself a sheep led to slaughter in the lion’s den of the NFL locker room.
Candy Parker
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