Tim Tebow: 7 Reasons He Is Merely a Temporary Solution for Denver Broncos

For all of us who believed Tim Tebow was going to fail in the NFL, let me be the first to say I was wrong—so far.

Tebow, who is probably the most unorthodox quarterback we will ever see in the NFL, has a 3-1 record as a starter this season and, if anyone remembers, the Broncos are now 4-5 in the AFC West.

So much for "Sucking for Luck."

The fans in Denver are happy they are winning and the team is in a position where they could challenge for the playoff spot (could you believe that three weeks ago?).

So are happy days here again in Denver? Not so fast, my friend (thank you, Lee Corso).

Denver is winning, but it is winning ugly. A win is a win in terms of standings, playoff drive and, of course, the fanbase. There aren't any billboards asking head coach John Fox to sit the second-year rock star from Florida.

However, in the long run, this is a temporary solution to a major problem this team has. Winning solves the temporary, but coaching and management have to deal with the long-term effect.

Here are some reasons why Tebow, although the popular "icon," is not a great solution for the Broncos long-term passing issues.

He Cannot Win Every Game with His Feet

I have always said Tebow would make a great fullback in the NFL. He is big, strong and as scouts say (I hate this phrase), "he has a nose for the end zone."

But he is now considered a "quarterback" first and a "runner" second. Actually, Tebow is a great athlete who is playing quarterback.

Sooner or later, he will take a hit or two that will injury him. It is bound to happen.

You Cannot Throw Eight Passes in a Game and Win All the Time

Tebow was 2-of-8 in the game against Kansas City. He threw a touchdown pass and ran for one.

But you cannot attempt only eight passes in a game and expect to win all the time.

Sandlot football may work under Urban Meyer at Florida or in the backyard during the holidays—but it cannot and will not work in the NFL.

Teams Will Figure Him out

Say hello to the New York Jets.

The reason I say that is because the Jets defense may figure him out, and with their style of play, they could pressure him into many mistakes.

Remember, he is really a rookie who made three starts last year to get his feet wet. He still plays like he is learning on the job.

The Jets and other teams could feast on him.

He Could Divide a Locker Room

Here is a thought.

Tebow throws for 150 yards a game. Runs for 100 yards a contest. The team scores about 15 points a game.

Receivers and running backs want the ball. They have contracts, they have incentives.

If Tebow is doing all the scoring—or lack thereof—because of his deficiencies, then there will be disgruntled players (enter Brandon Lloyd's name here) and that leads to an unhealthy locker room.

He May Not Be the One Management Wants

Remember, John Elway runs this club. And when he could have Andrew Luck or Jones or Barkley throwing bombs down the sidelines instead of a shaky-armed quarterback, the football great could pull the trigger on a trade (Miami, Washington).

Or free agency could bring in a starter (Jason Campbell).

I just don't see him starting next season in Mile High.

It does not make sense for the overall success of this team.

Is He Really Better Than a Landry Jones or a Matt Barkley?

Those are important decisions to make.

When the 2012 Draft rolls around and the Broncos select, will they have a great college passer staring them in the face?

Last season, they took Von Miller, and he has helped from the linebacker slot. They had a "good" player in Kyle Orton to throw the ball while Tebow learned.

Now, Tebow is on the field and there are concerns he cannot throw a deep ball or throw to a spot on a rope.

These are two things Barkley of USC and Jones of Oklahoma can do consistently.

Bad Mechanics

He still has that hitch in his throwing motion and looks like he is winding up to throw a fast ball.

He takes too long to develop in the pocket.

He doesn't plant his feet for long.

OK, you have heard all this already. But all of it is true.

Mechanics are still needed to be effective. He has some chutzpah when he takes the ball from center, but he needs more defined skills.