To apply this in a sports sense, given where we are in the NFL offseason, it is only natural for the media to pick apart certain issues/players until they are 100% exhausted. Being picked apart is something that former Florida standout and current quarterback for the Denver Broncos Tim Tebow has experienced first hand. To be blunt, Tebow has quite the barrage of "haters."
On Wednesday via Twitter, NFL analyst Merrill Hoge pointed out very clearly how poor of a quarterback Tebow is due to his lack of accuracy and mechanics. Hoge did credit Tebow's accomplishments as a collegiate athlete, but he also acknowledged his lack of ability as a NFL starter. An uproar soon followed as many were quick to point out how harsh the comments were towards Tebow, including all-time hater victim LeBron James. Hoge tweeted, "Sitting watching tape off bronco offense from last year! Orton or Tebow? It's embarrassing to think the broncos could win with tebow!!"
Harsh? Yes. Inaccurate? That's up for debate.
Hoge quickly responded with a rebuttal saying how he only critiques from a football standpoint, and that the comments were nothing personal. I wholeheartedly agree with Hoge's comeback. What was he supposed to do? He's an NFL analyst... his job is to... analyze.
It's a tough world out there, Mr. Tebow. My advice to you is to use it as fuel... go out and prove the man wrong by using your talents and strengths to make a difference and put those criticisms to bed. As the great Scott Van Pelt once said, everyone has haters. But there is nothing wrong with a little criticism once in a while. Use it constructively.
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