Tebow Time / Matty (Melted) Ice

Most people thought "Tebow Time" would come to an embarrassing end against the mighty Pittsburgh Steelers.  People based their thoughts on Tebow's (and the team's) poor performance against the Kansas City Chiefs, but apparently, neither the Broncos nor Tim Tebow got this message.  The much criticized star put forth an amazing effort to lead the Horses to a 29-23 overtime victory over the Steelers.  Tebow finished 10 of 21 for 316 yards and 2 touchdowns.  He also rushed for 50 yards and 1 touchdown.

I will be the first to admit that I have not always liked Tebow, but you have to respect the fact that the guy knows how to win the big games.  In addition, he knows how to close a game out and make the big play when everything is on the line.

Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons could learn some things from Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos.  First, when it is one-and-done, you leave everything on the field.  You open up the playbook and you trust your quarterback to make big plays.  The Steelers dared Tebow to beat them with his arm, and the Horses pulled out all the stops and allowed Tebow to throw the ball.  On the contrary, the Giants posed the same challenge to the Falcons, and the Birds refused to even try.  Instead, they opted to continue to run it up the middle.

Second, "superstars" play big in the biggest games and inspire their teammates to do the same.  Tebow was motivating his teammates on the sideline.  Moreover, he made the throws, wobbly passes and all, that he was asked to make.  On the contrary, Matt Ryan (and Michael Turner) no-showed for the second year in a row.  While Tebow was making plays, Ryan will be remembered for his slip behind the line of scrimmage in the open field on third-down when the Birds needed a big conversion.

I would have never thought that Tebow would have better playoff stats and more playoff wins that Ryan.  Tebow time continues!