Tedy Bruschi to Tebow: Stop talking and disappear

June 10, 2012   AFC East, Blog Smash, New York Jets, NFL SMASH, Sports SMASH   8 Comments
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Being the polarizing figure that he is, Tim Tebow has been the brunt of a million different critics. Well, keeping with the trend, here’s the latest from No. 1,000,001.

During a segment on ESPN’s NFL32, analyst Tedy Bruschi opined that Tebow, seeing how he’s not the starting quarterback, should do the team (and Mark Sanchez) a solid by ducking out of sight.

“Stop talking to the media so much,” Bruschi said. “You need to disappear, okay, Tim Tebow? You’re not the starting quarterback, it’s Mark Sanchez’s team. I want my voice to come from my head coach and my quarterback — my starting quarterback. That message has to be consistent.

“I don’t want all this competition brewing, and every time you speak and anytime you talk about competition or anything like that, you’re twisting things. I want one voice. One quarterback, not two,” Bruschi continued.

Harsh words from the former Patriots linebacker.

For what it’s worth, fellow analyst and former Jets lineman Damien Woody echoed Bruschi’s sentiments, saying Tebow should “not worry about all the media stuff and TV. Leave that stuff for Mark Sanchez.”

Though Bruschi does a raise a fair point, what he suggests is easier said than done. The Jets knew when they acquired Tebow that he brings a ton of media baggage; it’s just how it was, is, and likely always will be. And, judging by his introductory press conference and the tabloid-hungry perception around the franchise, there’s little chance Gang Green suddenly decides to issue any sort of gag order.

Whether Tebow meets with reporters or not is mostly irrelevant. It’s not going to make Sanchez’s life any easier; he’ll continue to have the weight of the world on shoulders. And it certainly won’t prevent the legion of Tebow-maniacs from supporting their much-adored figure, who, above all else, is still the backup quarterback.

The Jets knew what they were getting themselves into as soon as the Broncos said, “Here, take him.” Like it or not, their M.O. is not changing anytime soon.

 


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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Brandon-GoomAir/1063080142 Brandon GoomAir

    they should probably just start tebow!!!

    • http://twitter.com/MiniLacey MiniLacey

      i agree then maybe i could actually stand a game!

  • Bob

    Tebow was THE hottest ticket on ESPN last year (and this year?), Bruschi and a whole lot of other NFL analysts should be thanking Tebow, and sending a percentage of what they made off Tebow, to the Tebow Foundation. Sorry, but they made NOTHING off Mark, oh, whatshisname?

  • Renee

    Tebow can hold his own with Sanchez or most QB’s out there, given a chance. 
    He took the Broncos farther than they’d been in several seasons and then they trade him off…lied through their teeth and said he’d be starting next season. I think people are just afraid to give him that chance…afraid they’ll have to eat crow. He’s an humble person, and tries to lift team spirit and there’s nobody out there who wants or tries to win any more than Tim Tebow. He never takes full credit for wins and often puts the losses on his own shoulders. Give him a chance and stop trying to knock him down. It seems to me, a former NFL player would remember when he was starting out and the problems he’s had and overcome with others standing behind him and not try to discourage a young man who’s just starting out. Shame on you Teddy Bruschi and Damien Woody. I’ve been a Patriot’s fan for many years, and I well remember when Teddy Bruschi almost didn’t come back to play. Tebow is a young man just starting out in the NFL and people should wish him the best. Things will work out the way they’re supposed to between Tebow, Sanchez and the Jets. 

  • Hackfamily

    Seems to me that Bruschi could do himself and everyone else within listening distance a favor by keeping HIS mouth closed. Tebow does not go out seeking attention from the media or anyone else for that matter. He doesn’t have a “self-serving” attitude like so many others these days…it’s actually everyone else around him that causes all the “Tebow drama.” Bruschi could and should take a few lessons from him. It actually seems to me that Bruschi’s the one that needs to step back and learn to keep quiet.  

  • mad in michigan

    Maybe the press should just stop knocking down his door if they don’t like the attention THEY are giving him! Mr. Bruschi just used Tebow so he could have something to say to earn his keep. Just say’in! And the attention he has from his FANS-just makes you other boys on the playground CHILDISHLY JEALOUS! Your comments crack me up! Get your own fans if you’re jealous!

  • G B

    Bruschi U wouldn’t make a wart on Tim’s ass.  Go play in the traffic.!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Scoobyb4me

    Hey, Tedy Bruschi, why don’t you let the head of ESPN do the talking, looks like you could do the readers a solid and duck out of site.