Tim Tebow takes beating

Quarterback Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos is hit by Cliff Avril of the Detroit Lions at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Lions defeated the Broncos 45-10, and afterward they used such terms as "embarrassing" and "joke" to describe Tebow's performance. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Quarterback Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field to face the Detroit Lions at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. With much fanfare surrounding his starts with the Broncos, Tebow struggled mightily and had two turnovers returned for touchdowns. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Linebacker Stephen Tulloch #55 of the Detroit Lions reacts by "Tebowing" after making a sack on quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter. Tulloch later said he meant no disrespect to Tebow or to his religion. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Defensive end Willie Young of the Detroit Lions makes a diving effort to try and tackle quarterback Tim Tebow. The Broncos' quarterback was sacked seven times. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Tim Tebow was much criticized for his decision making, pocket presence and throwing motion in the loss to Detroit. Only some garbage-time production allowed him to finish 18-of-39 for 172 yards. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Backup quarterback Brady Quinn (9) may be next in line to start if Tim Tebow's struggles continue. He would be the Broncos' third starter this season after Kyle Orton (8), who was benched for Tebow. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos loses the ball after being sacked by Cliff Avril #92 of the Detroit Lions at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos is upended by Louis Delmas #26 of the Detroit Lions as he scrambles at Sports Authority at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)