Tim Tebow breaks down Florida QB quandary between Emory Jones, Anthony Richardson

Ahead of the gigantic SEC matchup between Florida and Alabama, one person who knows the rivalry well joined Sportscenter to talk about it. This morning, Tim Tebow spoke on Florida quarterbacks Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson prior to facing the Crimson Tide.

“By the way, both of them have fantastic numbers in 5 and 15, and both of these guys can really play,” said Tebow. “Anthony (Richardson) gets a lot of hype, and he should, because he’s an incredible freak. I mean, God gifted him.

“This dude is 6-4, 235 and he can run around you, he can run over you. He ran 21 miles per hour last week but he’s also got a little bit of a hamstring issue. So if he’s ready to go than he can give Florida a huge boost.

Moreover, Tebow reminded everyone that Jones is no slouch. While Richardson has a ton of hype, the Florida great still believes in Jones.

“But also we’ve got No. 5 in Emory Jones,” stated Tebow. “Emory’s a playmaker. He might not be getting the same hype (as) Anthony, but also he’s a very accurate passer.

“But one of the problems he’s had so far is against zone and specifically drop 8 (coverage). Hesitating just a little bit and throwing it into that zone. So if Alabama is going to do different things like Nick Saban has done in the past to confuse him, what Emory really needs to do is get it to his checkdown. If he’s not seeing it, that’s OK, use your athletic ability and make a play.

But I think this team is better when both of them are playing because they add something different to the team.”

Evidently, Tebow is fine with the two-quarterback system the Gators are implementing — as long as the wins keep coming.

Anthony Richardson compared to Tim Tebow

In the history of Florida quarterbacks, there’s perhaps no person you’d rather be compared to than Tebow. Following his blazing start to the season, Richardson is earning those comparisons.

After last week’s game, Richardson became the first Gators quarterback to accumulate 100-plus yards passing and 100-plus yards rushing in a game since Tebow. 

Back on November 21, 2009, Tebow led the Gators in both passing and rushing yards during a 62-3 victory over Florida International University. While throwing for 215 yards and two touchdowns, Tebow also ran for 102 yards and a touchdown.

Against South Florida, it took Richardson just three passes to accumulate 152 yards and two touchdowns throwing the football. Additionally, the electrifying quarterback needed just four rushing attempts to rack-up 115 rushing yards and a touchdown.

While Richardson has a long way to go to catch up with Tebow and his legacy, the amazing start to his season is unparalleled. However, Tebow didn’t rack up his video game numbers as the team’s backup quarterback.

By making the most of his opportunities, Richardson is sure to earn more.

Tim Tebow is confident in both Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson — that’ll only grow if they can send Alabama packing with a loss today.