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Pat Robertson: A Peyton Manning Injury Would Be Karma for the Denver Broncos After Treating Tebow ‘Shabbily’

Pat Robertson: A Peyton Manning Injury Would Be Karma for the Denver Broncos After Treating Tebow Shabbily

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Pat Robertson stirred controversy this week after he said an injury for the Denver Broncos’ newly-acquired Peyton Manning would serve the team right after they treated their former star quarterback Tim Tebow “shabbily.”

(Related: Sports Alert: Tim Tebow Traded to Jets)

“I think the Denver Broncos treated him shabbily. He won seven games, he brought them into the playoffs, for heaven sakes,“ Robertson said Thursday on ”The 700 Club” the day after Tebow’s trade to the New York Jets was confirmed. “I mean, they were a nothing team. He rallied them together with spectacular last-minute passes and, you know, when they beat Buffalo — I mean, Pittsburgh, excuse me — it was a tremendous victory.”

He continued, “And you just ask yourself, OK, so Peyton Manning was a tremendous MVP quarterback, but he’s been injured. If that injury comes back, Denver will find itself without a quarterback. And in my opinion, it would serve them right.”

Following Robertson’s comments, a spokesman for the Christian Broadcasting Network put out a statement saying Robertson was “in no way advocating an injury to Peyton Manning, who he regards as a ‘tremendous MVP quarterback.’”

“Dr. Robertson was making a point that discarding Tim Tebow and bringing in a quarterback who was out almost an entire season with a serious injury, and considering the unknown long-term effects of this injury, could be a huge mistake for the Broncos should Manning become injured again,” the spokesman said.

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Comments (64)

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  • kitcarker
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 7:18pm

    This is why Pat is a TV preacher and not a football coach.

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  • INVISIBLESMITHANDWESSON
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 6:56pm

    Pat Robertson has done some some good things, but he’s done and said some awfully bad ones too. Church is church, and business is business. God doesn’t care who quarterbacks the Broncos, and he certainly won’t lay down retribution on Peyton Manning for the Broncos/Colts/Jets business deal. The Saints already hurt Peyton, and Favre too for that matter…and it wasn’t God who smote the evil Saints, it was the NFL. The Saints got less than they deserved for their unethical operations.

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  • 22mama
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 6:14pm

    Lately,some of the comments Brother Pat is saying in the public forum just doesn’t sound too Christ like. I find it highly alarming because it seems to be happening more frequently. I don’t like what happened to Tebow either, but even he seems to know that all things work together for good to them that love God. God is using this young man to show the world what a real Christian acts like under overwhelming pressure of those who want to see him fail. I am sure that he is aware that the world hates him because he does stand for Jesus and for righteousness. I am concerned that Pat Robertson is not demonstrating the godly wisdom he is so famous for.

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  • Kenszen
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 6:13pm

    Good grief, people, chill out. I’m not a Pat Robertson follower or even agree with him, but he was just stating a simple opinion. One that a lot of people are thinking, too.

    I’ll just point out that for those of you who are so worked up over what he said (which I hope you read the article to find out what he really said), you are just as or more guilty of what you accuse him of because you are spouting off your opinion about him, right?

    The only thing I would have a beef about is why this is even a news story? I guess it is just because Robertson is a nationally known figure.

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  • SpeckledPup
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 5:49pm

    only reason why that godless crippled-up OLD MAN manning went to Denver is because he was so insanely jealous and bitter of Tim Tebow’s YOUTH, talent faith and following; and the old creep thought he could steal Tebow’s shining star… manning even was classless enough to DISS Tebow at the godless media conference with elway.

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  • MKDAWUSS
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 5:15pm

    No, but the Broncos going 3-13 with Peyton under center would be hilarious.

    (That said, they’ll probably go 9-7 and just miss the playoffs)

    GO CHIEFS!!!

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    • jlcook
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 10:18pm

      Sorry Cheif fan, good luck with Quinn, freindly ribbing from long time Denver fan. Good luck this year you’ll need it,lol. You know the tough QB carrousel Denver, KC, and Oakland have had for years. I’ll miss Tim, But extatic with Peyton, Come on Sept. Go BRONCOS!

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 4:59pm

    Madeleine Morgenstern, Christians don’t believe in karma.

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  • betterthantv
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 4:45pm

    This guy is reading my mind. This is exactly what I though when I heard the news. Karma will get ya every time! I’ll bet on it.

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    • db321
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 4:53pm

      Anyone that has read the Bible would agree – but we need to keep it to our selves. I’m waiting for the day when Obama is seen eating grass like an ass in front of the White Mosque like King Ebenezer.

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 6:06pm

      DB321 I love the way you think.

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  • Jeff Bassett
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 4:44pm

    I like Tim Tebow, I think he did a great thing for Denver and for the NFL in general.
    Denver had every right to choose who they wanted to. As a Christian, I don’t force my faith on others, I lead by example. Pat Robinson is NOT leading by example in this case which is a shame to hear.

    I wish Tebow the best, and Pat Robinson as well as he needs to be reminded as a preacher his words have so much weight that he must put his faith into such words at all times. I forgive him though, humans are not perfect and they do make mistakes. So don’t be too judgmental, preach THE faith, preach THE faith.

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  • Grace1798
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 4:38pm

    Ephesians 6:12
    For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.
    Ephesians 6:11-13 (in Context) Ephesians 6 (Whole Chapter)

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    • Itsjusttim
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 5:15pm

      Yep and those forces are always in you, the light, the dark, and they don’t just show up because they are always there, and most of the time people call the light – dark, and the dark – light.

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  • Lloyd Drako
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 4:35pm

    I’m starting a contest: In 25 words or less, what would be appropriate karma for Pat Robertson?

    Which of course begs another question: why is an ostensibly Christian preacher man slinging around a Hindu term like “karma?”

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  • Brem
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 4:34pm

    Robertson probably correct on this one. The offence of the Jets needs to be structured around Tebows game. If not, they should stick with Sanchez. He should have gone to the Jacksonville

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 6:01pm

      Well, which way to go?? I’m inclined to go with Pat, even tho he has said some funny things over the years. I believe in my heart he was not wishing any danger to Manning, but was simply stating with the injury keeping him out for so long, was it wise to put him back into the field and sacrifice a great person and some day a good QB in Tebow? Then perhaps having Payton get hurt?

      I had not watched or followed the Broncos for years until Tim got on the team and was allowed to play. I love the guy, and it really pizzed me off when Elway made the trade. Elway now is a real piece of humanity who was only lucky he got as far as he did. His first several years he wasn’t as good as Tim. His last super bowl game was a humiliating experience for Elway and Denver.
      But he forgets his past life rather quickly.

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  • Apple Bite
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 4:12pm

    On the subject of the Broncos, they were foolish to let go of Tebow. Manning won’t be playing for another 5 years. They should have kept Tebow and allowed him to learn more under Manning, something the Colts declined to do, which was equally foolish considering they’re bringing in a rookie, which is always a gamble.

    Back on subject… =P

    I kind of agree with Robetson, they should have at least allowed him to prove them wrong. He showed he could find the open man and his leadership is obviously contagious. They had a good one and gave it away. To be a QB, you don’t have to have the strongest arm with laser accuracy, but you have better be able to lead the troupe. Tebow does just that.

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  • Dougral Supports Israel
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 4:12pm

    I have a problem with this. Pat Robertson is a Christian minister. Why is he advocating the injury of one person to avenge the bad treatment of another? From what I observe, God doesn’t operate in a tit-for-tat manner. He wants us to be better than that and He is for certain much better than that. God will judge in his own time. Wise up Pat.

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    • undercover
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 4:21pm

      He wasn’t advocating and injury – he just said IF it were to happen it would prove the stupidity of questionable trades.

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    • Lloyd Drako
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 6:00pm

      It wasn’t Manning who made the trade, it was the Broncos organization. But that apparently means nothing to Robertson, who is in the habit of seeing all sorts of catastrophes as punishment for sin. Remember when he blamed 9/11 on America’s toleration of gays and lesbovarians?

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  • KickinBack
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 4:11pm

    Um Pat….I’m sure Tim is going to have a good, long, successful career ahead of him. Perhaps God directed this path for him. You ever think of that??

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 6:16pm

      Yeah, I have though about that. This might be the door that God has chosen for Tebow. God sees what we don’t see or know, or the reasons why. I love Tim and only wish him the very best and hope
      those Jets are nice to him. If those guys are ugly, I’ll …………………………….. so there.

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  • Joyzee
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:52pm

    Everyone needs to Grow up!..

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  • c.foster4722
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:47pm

    @NEWLIFE56 Stop making excuses for this guy, he has a history of saying things that are really off the wall Just to show you what I mean, not one of his so called profices have ever come true, and he never gave an explaintion for any of them. He is a disgrace and should be removed from the 700 club and CBN all together, it’s preachers like him that turn people off and drive them away from going to church!!!

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  • Baikonur
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:46pm

    Absolutely.

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  • Baikonur
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:45pm

    Senile panderer.

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  • Smokey_Bojangles
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:34pm

    Blaze is getting as bad as the Communist Media.The Communist Media said it would be “Justice.“ Blaze said it would be ”Karma.”Did Anyone read the quotes?Pat Did Not Say,”God Hates Payton.” He did Not Say,”God Likes Tebow Better.” He did not say,”I hope Peyton Gets Killed.” What he said was basically what Millions of people and thousands of sportscasters have said.The Broncos are taking a $95 million gamble on an injured older quarterback while losing a young healthy quarterback that got them to the playoffs.I Know Pat is not a sportscaster,but I agree with him.It would serve the Broncos right.So Screw you Haters.

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    • undercover
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 4:17pm

      Thanks Smokey – Pat does make some pretty goofy statements, but in this case he was just expressing an opinion – he wasn’t making a doctrinal statement. People really need to learn how to read before they comment.

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 6:24pm

      Smoky and Undercover…You both covered it fairly and accurately. Pat wasn’t advocating injury or hate, he said what most of us were thinking in the first place. Yes, Denver had every right, but sometimes what seems right to them isn’t what the public wanted.

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  • lukerw
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:31pm

    WHAT Religion does he represent?

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  • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:30pm

    Pat Roberson is just an old fool. He needs to stick to his strongsuit, making old ladies cry and give him money.

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 7:32pm

      OK! Enough of this type talk. Pat Robertson is like the rest of us, expressing an opinion,PERIOD…
      He runs a wonderful program and the best part of all the old ladies giving money is: NOW PAY ATTENTION.
      The 700 Club has one of the most wonderful, giving, helping, organizations in the WORLD. By far they do an excellent job helping, like the Red Cross, in many ways and many times over.

      It’s OPERATION HOPE who go world wide to help in any emergency…….usually the first on the
      scene and most often, the last ones to leave. They were in Haiti but we never heard it on the MSM
      because the movie stars were the only ones to get any press (and what did they really do?) I’m sure they helped raise money, but Operation Hope was on the job doing the grunt work, helping people.

      And I’m sure some of those little old ladies gave money to Operation Hope. Going to some of those
      raunchy movies probably cost more than giving to Operation Hope. And God Bless.

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  • c.foster4722
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:22pm

    How did this guy ever get a lic. to be a preacher? He’s said so many stupid things about what god lold him was going to happen or will happen that one would think he has a direct phone line to god him self! But to come out and say this is to far! This guy should be bared from tv, and preaching all together!! I put this guy in the same catigory as Jessie Jackson, Al Shapton, Louis Farrakhan,ect. Mr. Roberts should br ashamed of him self, and should ask for for giveness from God and the public for this terrable comment!!!

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    • Smokey_Bojangles
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:39pm

      You must not have read the quote.

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 7:36pm

      FOSTER: And shame on you.

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    • Heather Mae 74
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 8:28pm

      You know I never see The Rainbow Coalition or The Nation of Islam doing the things that Pat Robertson’s Operation Blessing do. I recently decided to start tithing and when I started wondering who I should give my money to I watched a news story with Diane Sawyer reporting from the recent tornado damage. I didn’t see FEMA, Army Corps of engineers, National Guard, or any other government workers behind her helping the people pick up the pieces it was workers from Operation Blessing. While I may not always agree with Pat Robertson I can only judge his ministry on it’s fruits and while it is always easy to hold other people to high standards because we also fail to meet those standards we should maybe look at their fruits. Pat Robertson isn‘t perfect but all of you casting stones aren’t either.

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  • NewLife56
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:12pm

    Blaze? Good grief guys, I love your site, so don’t take this wrong, but Pat Robertson has already explained what he really meant, he also loves Manning and doesn’t wish him any harm or ill well. He simply means if Denver loses Peyton, it would be bad for Denver. Pat is a big fan of Manning as well.

    This Grab the attention for shock value headlines crap has to stop from all sides, don’t degrade yourself to the level of Media Matters or the far left wing. PLEASE Stop this. Your good enough you don’t have to stoop to their level.

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    • imconservative
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:19pm

      Not everyone is able to keep up to date on everything at all times…that is why they put up articles like this. Reading this article was the first time I heard of his statements.

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 6:29pm

      NEWLIFE 56 You are absolute right. Pat wasn’t preaching, merely making a statement which was completely true and we’ve all wondered if this was a wise trade to get Tim out? But, reading all these different comments, I wonder if perhaps God allowed this and has greater things for Tim Tebow?

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  • Itsjusttim
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:09pm

    I can’t believe people still listen to Pat Robertson. Not very nice of him to wish ill on Manning who had nothing to do with it. I think it would be more likely that some of the players will miss Tim Tebow, and it will cause an emptiness which will reflect in their focus playing football, which will cause a bad season or two.

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:47pm

      Why did you change from Eliasim? Also, are you Eastern Orthodox?

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    • Itsjusttim
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 5:11pm

      No Eastern Orthodox. Just some of everything. And when your everything you see the light in everyone, and the dark.

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