Broncos—Leadership—Tebow

All the experts had serious questions about Tim Tebow and his draft status in the NFL.  They questioned his delivery, arm angle, touch, and every other technical football throwing fundamental and then projected him into a mid to low round draft pick.  However the Denver Broncos decided to ignore conventional wisdom and selected arguably the most successful college quarterback of all time in the first round.  The Broncos actually used the same type of logic that Michael Lewis discussed in his bestseller (“Moneyball) about the Oakland A’s and their general manager Billy Beane. Billy Beane was the typical 5 tool phenom who could not really play the game and after much fanfare proved that potential meant almost nothing when compared to productivity.  Using his own career as a model, as the A’s general manager he focused on winners who could really play the game and could be a integral part of a team rather than the guy who matched the 5 tool profile.  Without question Tebow would be the perfect “Moneyball” example,  a great teammate who has a huge upside that can lead a team and will figure out how to win.  The one thing that people forget is Tim Tebow is a freaky athlete who is big, strong and fast.  While some people might think the Broncos took a huge risk, I contend that Tebow is almost no risk as he will figure out a way to be part of the Broncos success.  If I were going to war, I would want Tim Tebow on my side. If you get a chance check out “Moneyball”, it is a good read that flies in the face of conventional  wisdom.  One leadership principle I strongly believe in is —-Associate yourself with winners.