It seems quite likely that Broncos QB Tim Tebow has played his way into a starting job. But if that's the case, it won't become official before Tuesday.
"I'd say there is a strong likelihood that we will address that tomorrow," said coach John Fox on Monday, explaining no announcement will be forthcoming until he talks to his players, including Tebow and incumbent QB Kyle Orton.
The team is off today as the Broncos enter their bye week at 1-4. But with an extra week to prepare Tebow, a 2010 first-rounder selected by previous coach Josh McDaniels, the timing is logical for a switch.
It was telling that Fox didn't offer the steadfast support that he's typically afforded Orton all season, though he said no decision has yet been made on who the starter is moving forward.
After entering Sunday's game at halftime -- his first action under center this season -- with the Broncos trailing the Chargers 23-10, Tebow nearly led a comeback in a game Denver ultimately lost 29-24. He threw one TD pass, ran for another score, and his final dramatic pass fell just incomplete in the end zone.
"I think a lot is made out of the quarterback position. No doubt that did spark our team, but as you looked around, there were a lot of different guys making plays whether it was a screen pass for a touchdown, a great catch to give us a chance to throw it in the end zone in the end," said Fox while addressing the fans' postgame chants of "Tebow, Tebow."
"We made a couple big stops on defense, not as big as what we needed at one point, but I thought it encouraged the whole team. I'm sure the fans saw that."
Tebow could vastly alter the identity of the offense if he takes the reins.
"I think he's the most mobile of our quarterbacks, but that doesn't really define him as a quarterback or his skill set and the different things he does; but he does bring that dimension, and that's kind of obvious," said Fox.
Tebow started three games in 2010, winning once. His raw passing skills are evident, yet he often seems to make dramatic plays.
Playing him now would seem to give the Broncos a much better idea if he's their answer going forward, or if they need to go in a different direction in 2012 and beyond. If nothing else, the fan base will be placated if he plays.
Orton and Brady Quinn will both be free agents in 2012.
"You evaluate everything," said Fox.
"When you make decisions in your heart and your mind, it's what's best for the football team. So whatever direction we go, that will be the number one thing in mind."
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