Few players have created the divergent opinions as Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow has.

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CBS Sports game analyst Randy Cross believes Tebow haters are bashing him for his outspoken Christian opinions.

"People, especially the media, root against him because of what he stands for," said Cross.

The 3-time Super Bowl champ added: "My personal belief is there are people in the media, people in the stands, who are predisposed to see a guy like that fail ... Just because he's so public about the way he feels."