Manning cost the Broncos 90+ million, Tebow 1.5 million.
Of course a veteran quarterback with many years of experience is going to have a better skill set. Tebow, fresh out of college will have to learn and adapt to the NFL. One season is not enough time to make that happen.
Is Manning a better quarterback? I will give you that. Is he 80+ million better .... based on his performance, not.
For that $90 million, Manning returned a 38 and 10 record, 132 touchdowns to 36 interceptions, three playoff appearances and one Super Bowl, and an average QB rating over 107. Not a bad return on investment as quarterbacks in the NFL go.
Tebow, fresh out of college will have to learn and adapt to the NFL. One season is not enough time to make that happen.
Tebow had three chances with three different clubs, including a chance to show his stuff at New England to one of the best coaches the NFL has ever had. The fact that he's performing on the SEC channel says all that needs to be said about his abilities to play the position.
Is Manning a better quarterback? I will give you that. Is he 80+ million better .... based on his performance, not.
Depends on your point of view. Like I said the Broncos won 36 games in 3 years with Manning. They won fewer than 36 in the 5 years prior. Manning won. He took them to the playoffs three times. He made a lot of money for the team. That makes him worth the money.