Ponder on Tebow: 'He's walking the walk'

Broncos' quarterback Tim Tebow is 5-1 as a starter, but he can't escape criticism for his unorthodox style of play. Tebow also can't escape criticism for being open about his religious beliefs. Vikings' quarterback Christian Ponder appreciates that Tebow is "walking the walk."
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Broncos' quarterback Tim Tebow is 5-1 as a starter, but he can't escape criticism for his unorthodox style of play. Tebow also can't escape criticism for being open about his religious beliefs. Vikings' quarterback Christian Ponder appreciates that Tebow is "walking the walk."

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