On the Eighth Day, God Helped the Jacksonville Jaguars Sign Tim Tebow!

Joe Burgett by Senior Writer Written on September 18, 2009
GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 12:  Tim Tebow #15 of the Florida Gators watches the action prior to the game against the Troy Trojans at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Gainesville, Florida.  (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

NFL fanatics, guess what? The NFL season is over already. Wait, this is September right? We still have a few months left. Well, apparently the Jacksonville Jaguars didn't get the message, because they are already planning their off season.

The Jaguars' owner Wayne Weaver apparently does not like his QB scene, because he is already planning on drafting Florida Gators QB Tim Tebow with his No. 1 pick. The Jags are now set to have a bad season according to Weaver.

At least, let's hope they do. Because if they don't, there is no way they will acquire Tebow in the draft. There are other teams that could use a great quarterback such as Kansas City, Houston, etc.

The Jaguars would have to lose at least 11-to-12 games, to even have a chance at a top pick.

Of course, people can see why Weaver would want a guy like Tebow. He is immensely popular, especially in the Florida area. His popularity will help the team get people in the seats.

Their attendance is terrible; toward, if not at the bottom of the league. Their team is not wonderful, but they have had good seasons in the past. Yet their attendance records have never been the best in the league.

They do need a superstar like Tebow to come in and help. I can bet that the same stadium the Jags play in will be packed when the Gators come in there later on in the year. The reason why could be success.

See, the Jags have never been a Super Bowl contender year-after-year like the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens. Wonder why these three teams are toward the top in attendance? Success.

The Jags need that, which is also something Tebow can bring. He is a former Heisman Trophy winner, and could possibly win another one this year. Not to mention, he has won two National Titles at Florida, and once again, he could win another this year.

So, if things go to plan for Tebow, your looking at a two-time Heisman Trophy winner and three-time National Champion. Success? I think we can safely say Tebow has had that, even if he doesn't win another Heisman or NC.

While Weaver didn't come out and say, "Hey media, I want Tebow on my team in 2010," his little conversation with the media pretty much said that, just with more words than needed:

"The game is such an important part of this community, and Tebow is such an iconic figure that people would legitimately think, 'Wouldn’t it be great if he was a Jaguar,'" Weaver said. "I’d be silly to sit here and think that’s not going to be a huge thing."

"Clearly there’s going to be a groundswell for Tebow, and we’ll have to make that evaluation, if we have a draft pick that’s going to be anywhere near him."

Um...yeah, he should have just said, "We will draft Tebow." It would have saved him more oxygen.

Tebow is a wonderful player, but wouldn't you think it would be better for your team to not talk about the 2010 offseason at the beginning of the 2009 season?

Is it just me who thinks you should encourage the players you already have, then focus on the off-season, well, in the off-season? Maybe I'm a traditionalist and the times are changing.

I guess we will talk about 2014 in 2011, just to make sure we're all ready. I guess the cool thing now is to talk about getting players to replace others, which discourage the ones already there. Because that is obviously the new way to run a successful NFL team.

Thank you Mr. Weaver.

The terrible economy may not be the cause of the low attendance, nor is it that you don't have a superstar coach or QB, it's the fact that the poor business and drafting skills have led your team into what could be financial ruin.

If you would have drafted better players before all of this, and have a coach in there who is a proven winner, then possibly you could have a wonderful team that could compete for the Super Bowl year in and out.

Tebow is not going to save your team. Success will change your team. So while Tebow has had success in college, I could tell you about hundreds who had success there that didn't transition into the NFL.

Does anyone remember Ryan Leaf?

One QB will not turn your team around. While he may be able to take over a game in college, it will take time for him to do something like that at the pro level. Also, you need a good team around him to help him win.

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