Tim Tebow: Why Organizing Player Workouts Means He'll Be Denver's Starter

The Denver Broncos have a quarterback situation that is in question, among many other things on their team. 

Kyle Orton has done a fantastic job for them in two years of quarterbacking the squad. Tim Tebow, who will enter his sophomore season in the NFL, was a college football star and there is much debate out about whether or not he can be a pro football starter. 

With the lockout taking place, players are missing out on the valuable growth that takes place during training camp, yet Tebow has organized workout for the Broncos. It is apparent Tebow will not let the lockout affect him. 

Personal Relationship with Players, Young and Old

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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 2: Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass as running back Lance Ball #35 looks to make a block against the San Diego Chargers at INVESCO Field at Mile High on January 2, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by

Training camp is often the time when the rookies and young players on a team get to build a relationship with the older veterans. This relationship applies to the field of play and personally, off the field.

With training camp not being held currently because of the lockout, a lot of this bonding is not taking place. By holding workouts, Tim Tebow is getting to know everyone on the team and no doubt gaining respect from the older players who will feel comfortable in Tebow, despite him being a young and inexperienced leader.

Gaining Respect and Trust of John Elway

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ENGLEWOOD, CO - JANUARY 14: Denver Broncos vice president of football operations John Elway addresses the media during a press conference to announce John Fox as the next head coach at Dove Valley on January 14, 2011 in Englewood, Colorado. Fox was named

Tim Tebow is in no way the type of quarterback John Elway. Elway was the type of QB who hung in the pocket and made the pass downfield. Scrambling was a last resort.

One of the reasons Tebow was so dominant in college was because he used his size as an advantage to run downfield with the ball and take hits no quarterback should take.

Tebow gained a reputation for being reckless and unconventional because of this. In his workouts, he is no doubt focusing on downfield passes to his playmaking receivers, and Elway will see this as a sign of maturity and discipline. 

Allowing John Fox to Focus More on Defense with Him Leading the Offense

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ENGLEWOOD, CO - JANUARY 14: Denver Broncos head coach John Fox addresses the media at Dove Valley on January 14, 2011 in Englewood, Colorado. Fox was named the 14th head coach in Broncos history yesterday after spending the last nine seasons as head coac

The Denver Broncos were pretty miserable all around last season, but there is no doubt that their defense was worse than their offense.

In firing Josh McDaniels and hiring John Fox, Denver went from an offensive coach to a defensive one, and with Tebow leading workouts, Fox can spend more of his time and energy fixing a Denver defense that ranked near last in the league last season.

Fox can feel comfortable knowing the offense is, at least a bit, taking care of itself.

Multitasking: Managing Other Endeavors and Football

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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 20: NFL players Greg Jennings and Tim Tebow with Charley Humbard, President of GMC attend the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards at The Fox Theatre on April 20, 2011 in Atlanta City. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for GMA)

Tim Tebow may have not played much professional football, yet he is already a household name. A star from his college days, Tebow is constantly attending public speaking events and is heavily involved in some charities and Christian-based organizations. He even appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart last week to promote a new book.

With all this going on, it is a very refreshing sign to see that the young quarterback, who is no lock to be a starter yet, is still taking the time to organize workouts and fine tune his skills. 

Lets the Broncos Feel More Comfortable Trading Kyle Orton

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DENVER - OCTOBER 24: Quarterbacks Kyle Orton #8 and Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos look on from the bench during their 59-14 loss to the Oakland Raiders at INVESCO Field at Mile High on October 24, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/

Kyle Orton has been very impressive in his two years in Denver. Despite going 4-12 last year, Denver had one of the leagues highest scoring offenses thanks to Orton accurate downfield passes.

Orton is a very different quarterback than Tim Tebow; he is more traditional, cautious, and refined.

Trading him is easier said than done for the Broncos. He can demand a high price tag, yet is still a valuable player that they don’t really want to give up.

Tebow is showing the Broncos, however, that Orton can go, he can lead the team himself, and they can use whatever they receive from the Orton trade to turn the Broncos into a better football team.