Tim Tebow, John Fox talk about Broncos' loss to Patriots

What players and coaches -- and fans and analysts across the U.S. -- were saying after Tom Brady and the New England Patriots routed Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos 45-17 on Saturday in the second round of the NFL playoffs. "We are still a work in progress. We're officially starting our offseason now. And we'll do whatever it takes to get better." --John Fox, Broncos coach, on what's ahead for his team. "They were definitely the better team. They had a lot to do with (us playing on a long field). They played very, very well." --John Fox on the Patriots dominating performance. "They did some good things, stunting up front. They played well. I thank my teammates for their effort even when things didn't go well." --Tim Tebow on what the Patriots did to stop the Broncos. "It was fun to overcome forms of adversity with my teammates. Lot of things we're proud of. There were a lot of ups and downs this season. To win some special games, to get in the playoffs -- there's a lot of great things about this year." --Tim Tebow on the Broncos' run to the playoffs this season. "Try to work hard and get a lot better." --Tim Tebow on his offseason plans. "We were just really inconsistent. It's hard, but it's part of the game." --Champ Bailey, Broncos veteran cornerback. "As I told everybody in that lockerroom, I was very proud of all of them. They worked hard and I appreciate all their efforts." --John Fox on his team's effort. "We got contributions from everybody. It was a good, solid team effort. The players really deserved it, the worked hard." --Bill Belichick, Patriots coach. "We really thought we had a good plan. But those guys stepped up." --Willis McGahee on facing the Patriots. Tebow is a great QB. He has plenty in the tank." --Willis McGahee on the Broncos quarterback. "I'm confident we have a great team, a young team at that." --Willis McGahee on next season. "The Broncos do a good job of running the ball. Fortunately we played ahead (on the scoreboard)." --Bill Belichick. "We kind of got off track offensively. It is frustrating, you don't want it to end like this." --Willis McGahee, Broncos running back. ''They had a good plan, they executed well... They got rid of the ball quickly. When you're playing against a team like this, you have to be spot on, that's what we talked about during the week But they played well." ---Jason Hunter, Broncos defensive lineman. "You have to get to him (Tom Brady). He can't have all day to throw." --Jason Hunter on how to beat the Patriots. "I'm proud to be a Bronco. Guys played hard, played well. We were 1-4 at the end. We weren't just happy to be here, but it was a good accomplishment to be here." --Jason Hunter. "I think the coolest part of the season has been my relationship with my teammates. The run was a lot of fun, a lot of ups and downs." --Tim Tebow. "He's a great quarterback and he showed it tonight. Coach Belichick is a great coach and they have a lot of great players." --Tim Tebow on Patriots QB Tom Brady. "We came out and played well. We knew we had to play all four quarters." --Rob Gronkowski, Patriots tight end. "(Aaron) Hernandez is a beast. I can't wait to get out to practice together and get ready for next week." --Rob Gronkowski on the Patriot's wide receiver Read more: Tim Tebow, John Fox talk about Broncos' loss to Patriots - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19744134#ixzz1jVIruYL0 Read The Denver Post's Terms of Use of its content: http://www.denverpost.com/termsofuse