Tim Tebow, former Heisman Trophy winner and Florida Gators legend, weighed in on the decision to keep Billy Napier as head coach of the Florida football program during an appearance on *The Paul Finebaum Show* on Friday. His comments followed a statement by Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin, who announced that Napier would remain in charge despite a challenging start to his tenure in Gainesville.

Napier, who took over the program in 2022, has yet to have a winning season, with an overall record of 15-18. His first two seasons saw the Gators finish with 6-7 and 5-7 records, and the team is currently 4-4 in 2024. The Gators are also set to face the No. 5 Texas Longhorns in Week 11, adding to the pressure on Napier’s leadership. Despite these struggles, Stricklin’s decision to retain Napier was seen as a message of confidence for the future of the program.

Tebow, who led Florida to two national championships in 2006 and 2008 and won the Heisman in 2007, expressed strong support for the decision. He emphasized the importance of decisiveness in leadership, particularly when it comes to high-profile programs like Florida. “You’ve got to be decisive,” Tebow stated. “You’ve got to make a decision to say, you know, he’s not right for the team or make a decision to say he’s our guy. They made a decisive decision, and I believe in that.” Tebow believes that the Gators’ commitment to Napier will help instill confidence in both the current players and future recruits.

The 2007 Heisman winner also stressed the value of consistency and stability in building a successful program. According to Tebow, keeping Napier on board provides much-needed continuity during a rebuilding phase. The former quarterback noted that players and recruits want to see that the program has a clear vision and that the leadership is unified behind that vision. “You instill that in the team, you instill it in the players, and you also instill that in recruits and their families,” he added.

Tebow’s remarks come amid mixed opinions on Napier’s performance, with some fans questioning his ability to return Florida to national prominence. However, Tebow’s perspective aligns with the belief that building a successful program requires time and patience, and he views Napier’s retention as a critical step in fostering long-term success. As the Gators navigate another challenging season, Tebow’s support highlights the importance of staying the course during times of adversity.