Face it, Tebow is a polarizing figure. I don't know why, but people either love him or hate him. It's too bad, because he hadn't really done anything to warrent the negative press. He's hard working guy who wears his emotions on his sleeves, not too different than many intense competitors.
Love him or hate him, he's a winner. He's led his college team to a national championship and a pro team to the second round of the playoffs in just his second season. Remember, the Broncos were something like 1-4 before Tebow took over. So it wasn't like they were loaded with talent, and he just stood behind the center and handed the ball off to a great RB. Peyton Manning did NOT do that, in college or in the NFL. Rather, it took him almost an entire decade to get a ring. Respect to him, but give poor Tebow his due.
BTW, I know Manning piled up great stats for himself last year, but I don't recall them being in the Super Bowl last year. If I own the Broncos, do I want to get to the second round of the playoffs paying a QB a $12 million contract, or get to the second round of the playoffs paying a QB a $120 contract?