Tebow's Debut Ends in Loss to Raiders

Denver fans finally got what they wanted: Tim Tebow started his first game as a Bronco. Unfortunately, Tebow couldn't deliver a victory as Denver fell to the Raiders 39-23 in soggy Oakland. The Broncos led 14-7 on a Tebow touchdown run and pass to Brandon Lloyd. Denver then battled back twice to tie the game at 17 and at 20. Denver was down 30-23 in the fourth quarter but RB Lance Ball was tackled in the end zone for a safety and that pretty much put the game away. Here are my quick thoughts on the game.......

1) When I got the text on Saturday Night that Tebow was starting, I became instantly giddy. This game was a much watch for any Denver fan. It was the most anticipated game for a team that was 3-10.
2) Overall, I thought Tebow's debut was okay. He did some nice things, showed mobility, leadership, energy and a really good arm. The Broncos coaches really bottled him up though. Just when Tebow seeemed to get into rhytmn in the second half throwing the ball, the coaches just hindered him with their play calling. Tebow can do some really good things, and of course there are some things that he needs work on. Overall, it does give hope to the future for Tebow in Denver. Hopefully, the new Broncos regime will see it that way too.
3) Tebow's 40 yard touchdown run to tie the game at 7 was one of the most exciting and fun plays of this Broncos season. A jump out of your seat type of play.
4) The Broncos got manhandled by the Oakland front seven and offensive line all day. The Raiders physically manhandled Denver twice this season up front.
5) The game turned on Syd'Quan Thompson's fumbled punt in the second quarter with Denver up 17-14. Special teams have killed the Broncos this year.
6) At 3-11, the Broncos are looking at a possible top 2 or 3 draft pick. They better pick defensive players in this draft because this defense is just pitiful.
7) The Broncos host Houston next week. Let's hope Tebow continues to start because the Bronco fans have some hope the rest of the way. If Kyle Orton is named starter for the game, then Denver fans should revolt and avoid going to or watching the game.