de·lu·sion

/dəˈlo͞oZHən/

noun
an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument, typically a symptom of mental disorder.

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Some homers just can't accept the reality of Tebow's NFL career thus far.  And trying to convince them of reality is like trying to rationalize with someone who has doused themself in gasoline and is about to strike a match. 

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I'll cheer for the guy if he turns out to be good for the team, but I'm gonna just go ahead in stay rooted in reality about his past NFL performance and projected ability to perform in the league at 33/34 yrs old. 

Looking competent in a couple of OTA sessions is nice.  Good start for him, but, let's pump the brakes a minute.

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