"The first celebrity quarterback the Lions encountered this season dated a movie star and plays for the team with the loudest propaganda level in the NFL. He was glorified for winning a game in overtime after having his ribs cracked and a lung punctured.

America's media had been pitching this guy's story for several years — in the playoffs and out.

The second celebrity quarterback came out of college as a magnet for news stories. He played at a national championship school and was drafted for the pros in the first round. His flaws have been overlooked by the fawning magpies of ESPN and Fox, NBC and CBS. Fans in his pro town purchased space on an electronic billboard to plead with the coach to start him in a game. Then after he won the game in overtime, he knelt in deep prayer on the football field and created a national fad — Tebowing.

These celebrity quarterbacks are recognized first as Tony Romo, quarterback for the Cowboys — and second as Tim Tebow of the Broncos.

They get an awesome amount of the celebrity pub — as athletes often refer to as publicity.

From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20111105/OPINION03"