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Tebow Has Plenty of Work to Do at Camp

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The backup quarterback is often a fan favorite, but this is slightly over the top.

Put it this way: If it weren't for that pesky age requirement — you have to be 30 — Dick Wadhams could rescue the Colorado Republican Party by convincing Dan Maes, Scott McInnis and Tom Tancredo to bow out of the governor's race and let Tim Tebow run in their place.

The Broncos' rookie quarterback might win without even campaigning, which is a good thing because he has a lot of work to do at training camp.

Here's just one of the odd tableaus at Dove Valley after his first workout since coming to terms on a pro contract:

When Kyle Orton, the Broncos' starting quarterback, came off the field, I asked...

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