Why Tim Tebow is More Than Simply the "Great RB" Brian Urlacher Suggests

According to Brad Biggs of The Chicago Tribune, Bears LB Brian Urlacher didn't acknowledge Tim Tebow as a QB:

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"He's a good running back, man. He runs the ball well."

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However, in an article by Gregg Rosenthal of NBC Sports, Rosenthal believes Chicago just didn't give Tebow his due as a QB:

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"The Bears mostly kept Tebow’s running in check; he had 49 rushing yards. It was Tebow’s 18 completions in the fourth quarter and overtime that really hurt Chicago."

"Not bad for a running back."

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Now, to some extent Urlacher is correct because Tebow does know how to run the ball well as evidence by the Broncos' No. 1 ranked rushing offense. Let's face it, Denver isn't ranked that high with Tebow getting some carries whether designed or via improvisation.

Additionally, Urlacher is also correct for about 3.5 quarters of a football game. Thereafter, however, he couldn't be more wrong.

Yes, Tim Tebow isn't your prototypical NFL QB and he most likely never will be, but before we're quick to judgement, let's be patient and give him the offseason to develop and a full season starting under center.

That being said, Tebow literally does have arguably the worst numbers a QB could have through the first 45-to-55 minutes of a football games, but thereafter he becomes a QB—period.

According to an article on the ESPN Stats and Info page, Tebow's play once the fourth quarter began was unprecedented:

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"It was another improbable performance by a quarterback who started 3-for-16 through the first three quarters, but finished 18-for-his-last 24 for 191 yards and a touchdown."

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Anyone, including Brian Urlacher, can refuse to admit or acknowledge Tim Tebow as a QB, but only through the first 3.5 quarters. Because once the minutes start ticking down, Tebow becomes one sick QB.

When your completion percentage alone increases from below 40 percent to above 60 percent in the fourth quarter and OT compared to the first three quarters, that's impressive. Then again, we also must give props to the Broncos Orange Crush defense.

Had it not been for Denver's D keeping them in game's Tebow wouldn't have the opportunity to make such exhilarating comebacks. Also, kicker Matt Prater and his golden toe need to recognition as well.

In The Mile High City, what we're seeing is a complete team effort where everyone is contributing well at some point during the game, if not for the entire game.

Tebow's QB play has improved and although it's nowhere near where it needs to be, being just good enough is all Denver needs him to be at this moment.

And with the Broncos having won 7-of-8 including six straight (five on the road), "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

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