The AP and Fox Sports described Tim Tebow’s performance at the Senior Bowl shaky. The fact is the whole South Team could be called shaky as they lost 31-13. Tebow’s real shaky performance would be his two fumbles. It had been reported earlier in the week he was having some problems holding onto the ball (Fox Sports and ESPN Radio). Playing in a Pro Style offense is different than the Gators offense and the transition showed some flaws.

The competition was tough. The North Team was full of talented seniors who were also coached by an NFL staff. The South All-Stars lost 4 fumbles as a team. Tim Tebow accounted for one of those his other fumble was recovered by a teammate. Tebow was not the only one having problems holding onto the ball. Tim Tebow only gained four yards rushing on four attempts. However, the North defense held the South All-Stars to only 30 yards rushing.

On the positive side, Tim Tebow completed 8 out of 12 passes. Tebow threw no interceptions. He finished with 50 yards passing. Tim Tebow did not have a spectacular game. Tebow did not pass for any touchdowns or score any rushing touchdowns. The South team only scored one touchdown. Oklahoma States Zac Robinson led the South team in passing with 176 yards. Robinson threw a touchdown and an interception. West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Brown threw for 57 yards but had an interception. Tim Tebow shared the playing time in this game so scouts did not get to see him play a full game. However, many of the scouts were in town all week to check out the players at practice.

The game showed Tim Tebow can play in a pro style offense and could possibly be an NFL quarterback. The game also showed Tim Tebow has some flaws and has a lot of work to be ready for the next level. Tim Tebow’s next chance to improve his chances for the NFL will come at the scouting combines.

By: Mike Spain

(Sources ESPN, Fox Sports and the AP)