(05-17-2021, 02:26 AM)wrong_box Wrote:

(05-16-2021, 10:18 PM)Bullseye Wrote: (emphasis added)

Exactly.  The optics on this are horrible...almost as bad as signing the strength coach from Iowa.

I think Marty pointed out that each time Tebow was at the team facilities trying out, Meyer was elsewhere.  Is Tebow being forced on him by Khan?  Now new coaches will bring in his guys, in part because they know the schemes he will employ, in part because the players may have the talent that could help the team, and in part because the players may help him establish credibility in the locker room.

But I'm not sure Tebow accomplishes any of these things.  Maybe he knows what schemes he will run from his time with Meyer at Florida, but that was long ago.  Meyer may have tweaked his offense some since he left Florida and adding experienced NFL coordinators.  Does he have the talent to play TE after all this time off?  He seems to have a build that could lend itself to an H-Back role, and he might have some TE speed...but that talent not only has to have eight years of rust knocked off, but also has to be refined to have enough proficiency to be among the best 53 players on the roster.  Finally, to the extent some players or coaches may have doubts about Tebow's merits to even get the workouts to begin with, UM lose credibility in the locker room, and it goes down if Tebow doesn't perform and remains on the roster.  If Khan is forcing Tebow on UM to sell more tickets, then that doesn't reflect well on UM's authority in the locker room, either.

Do you think Its going to be UM college offense or Bevell's offense? Maybe a combination? Maybe UM offensive philosophy and Bevell scheme?

UM has stated it would be his (Meyer's) offense.

I believe Bevell and Schottenheimer may add some tweaks here and there, but I'm led to believe that it will be Meyer's offense.

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(05-17-2021, 12:45 PM)JagFan81 Wrote:

(05-16-2021, 10:18 PM)Bullseye Wrote: (emphasis added)

Exactly.  The optics on this are horrible...almost as bad as signing the strength coach from Iowa.

I think Marty pointed out that each time Tebow was at the team facilities trying out, Meyer was elsewhere.  Is Tebow being forced on him by Khan?  Now new coaches will bring in his guys, in part because they know the schemes he will employ, in part because the players may have the talent that could help the team, and in part because the players may help him establish credibility in the locker room.

But I'm not sure Tebow accomplishes any of these things.  Maybe he knows what schemes he will run from his time with Meyer at Florida, but that was long ago.  Meyer may have tweaked his offense some since he left Florida and adding experienced NFL coordinators.  Does he have the talent to play TE after all this time off?  He seems to have a build that could lend itself to an H-Back role, and he might have some TE speed...but that talent not only has to have eight years of rust knocked off, but also has to be refined to have enough proficiency to be among the best 53 players on the roster.  Finally, to the extent some players or coaches may have doubts about Tebow's merits to even get the workouts to begin with, UM lose credibility in the locker room, and it goes down if Tebow doesn't perform and remains on the roster.  If Khan is forcing Tebow on UM to sell more tickets, then that doesn't reflect well on UM's authority in the locker room, either.

Good points as always and Khan keeps saying how important the bottom line is. I had to laugh when Lawrence first arrived, you could almost see the $$ signs in Khans eyes!! For years hes talked about needing an elite QB which will improve the team and increase attendance. I wouldnt put it past him to have someone close mention Tebow and if that will increase attendance by even 1 person then it's a win right?

If it makes Khan happier here...then yes.  But I don't think it improves the TE room one iota.  Ertz may soon become available.  He would improve the TE room.

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