As the year comes to an end I think it is compulsory for everyone to make some kind of comment on the phenomena that is Tim Tebow. I would rather resist this, as I think the compelling aspects of the story are being choked out because of the hype that swirls around him. He's done a very good job given the circumstances. As we come to the end of the year however I have found an interesting anecdote to the saga. Thanks to ThePostGame for the news.
The now famous Play Tebow billboard has continued to generate buzz, long after it had succeeded in what it wanted to do. The most interesting point that the story makes is about the fines. But, before we get to that I want to take a moment to criticize the religious controversy that the author looked to stir up. Apparently, the billboard was put up by three brothers who happen to be Muslim. Obviously, Tim Tebow is an outspoken born-again Christian. This non-story is simply just being churned out to generate more hype and negative publicity for the Christian aspect of Tim Tebow. I'm not for compartmentalizing one's life and if you are a born-again Christian, Tebow sets a good example by neither shoving his faith down the throats of others nor hiding his relationship with God. But, what makes this a compelling football story is the Tebow vs. Orton element.
Apparently the players on the Broncos began to fine Tebow when the billboard went up for not publicly denouncing it. Orton was among the players initiating the fine. When Tebow ended up starting over Orton it nullified the fine. Tebow has done well enough to put his team in a playoff race. Orton was then released to be picked up by the Chiefs. Now, the Broncos play the Chiefs in the final game of the season. If the Broncos win, they make the playoffs. If the Chiefs win, Orton collects a little bit of that fine he's owed.
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