Tim Tebow: Emergence of Read-Option Offense Spells Hope for Devalued QB

February 16, 2013   ·   Patrick Clarke   ·   Jump to comments

New York Jets star Tim Tebow may have a ways to go before he can be considered a starting-caliber NFL quarterback, but the emergence of the read-option offense at the pro level could be the great equalizer, and it certainly gives No. 15 hope for the future.
With dual-threat quarterbacks like Robert Griffin III and Colin Kaepernick thriving under the read-option scheme this past season, the door is open for Tebow to do the same. Sure, both young guns were lethal with their pinpoint accuracy as well in 2012, but posing a running threat was a huge part of their success. 
Obviously, Tebow's prowess as a rusher cannot be denied. Through three NFL seasons, the former Heisman Trophy winner is averaging five yards per carry on 197 career attempts. He also has 12 rushing touchdowns for his career.
In November 2011, Bleacher Report's NFL draft expert, Matt Miller, discussed Tebow, the read-option offense and the impact it had on the Denver Broncos. Miller concluded what many ...

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