Denver Broncos, Tim Tebow (2011)
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Even though the rabid SEC fans in the Northeastern part of Florida won’t like to admit it: the main reason the Denver Broncos went to the playoffs during the 2011 (albeit with an 8-8 record) with Tim Tebow under center was the combination of Denver’s running game and stout defense.
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Sure, Tebow helped the Broncos win a wild overtime wild card game with his game-winning touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas, but Denver saw enough of Tebow that they dealt him away for a couple of mid-round picks just two years after drafting him.
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