First Word on Tim Tebow

Tim Tebow, the NFL prospect, is one of the most polarizing figures in draft history. Some people believe he could still be a top ten pick to Jacksonville while other think he is a day three prospect (Rounds 4 through 7). A lot could be said on Tebow the prospect. Right now I want to touch upon a recent story published by Pro Football Talk about Tebow at the Combine

Tim Tebow Article

Here's what the story says in a nutshell. Before the Wonderlic exam is issued, Tebow asks for a group prayer. One other player blurts out "Shut the F*ck Up" to Tebow. He is then met with laughter.

I want to know who that player is. Does he not know what type of place he will be working in next year? An NFL locker room is filled with very devout Chrisitians, many of whom are extremely vocal about their beliefs. Coaches such as Mike Singletary is an example. Past coach Tony Dungy is another obvious vocal Christian. Some players past and present off the top of my head that are very vocal and devout Chrisitans are Ray Lewis, Shaun Alexander, Deion Sanders, Kurt Warner, Reggie White, Will Blackmon, David Tyree, Ben Utecht, CJ Spiller from this draft, and on and on... The point is if the antagonizing player from this story says that type of stuff in an NFL locker room it won't be met with laughter.

There are prayer circles on the field before and after many NFL games, often coaches will lead his team in prayer before a game starts, and I think we've all seen players thanking God in post game interviews.

What has me confused is, judging by the comments on the Pro Football Talk comments section, people think it is Tebow who needs the reality check. It's the other guy. Asking for a prayer before a test may not be something everyone agrees with, but vocally slamming someone for it will not fly in the NFL. Whoever he is better learn that lesson quickly.