Tebow Debuts New Throwing Motion for NFL Teams

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Tim Tebow's latest visit to Florida Field looked like most of the others. He was cheered, revered and pulled in every direction.

This time, though, it wasn't just screaming fans gushing over the former Heisman Trophy winner.

The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner was the star attraction at Florida's pro day Wednesday, receiving rave reviews from NFL scouts, coaches and general managers after he unveiled his new, compact throwing motion.

The bulky left-hander threw dozens of passes to former teammates Riley Cooper, Aaron Hernandez and David Nelson during a 30-minute workout, spoke with several NFL executives and even found time to play catch with a kid confined to a wheelchair.

"He had a very, very good workout," Carolina Panthers coach John Fox said. "He doesn't lack in the work ethic department, so whatever needs to be done, he'll do. I definitely saw some adjustment and I thought he executed very well."

About 3,000 fans showed up despite cool temperatures and light rain. They cheered loudly as Tebow walked into the Swamp for the first time since his home finale in November, applauded every completion and groaned whenever a ball hit the ground — surely blaming the receiver.

"This is a little different," Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren said. "I think if it had been a sunny day, we might have filled this place."

Cornerback Joe Haden, defensive end Carlos Dunlap, linebacker Brandon Spikes, center Maurkice Pouncey, safety Major Wright and several others worked out before Tebow. Defensive end Jermaine Cunningham (shoulder), kick returner Brandon James (ankle) and linebacker Ryan Stamper (back) sat out with injuries.

Haden and Dunlap improved their 40-yard dash times from the NFL combine — both probably boosted their draft stock — but Spikes failed to break the 5-second mark on soggy grass.

Their performances, though, were clearly overshadowed by Tebow. He spent the last two months fine-tuning his new motion, which includes smaller strides, holding the ball higher and eliminating that long, looping release that had experts cringing and analysts calling for him to move to tight end or H-back.

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