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Questions about Tim Tebow's football future can fade away, at least for awhile, as the polarizing quarterback has inked a deal with the New England Patriots, reports ESPN's Ed Werder:
There was no guarantee Tebow would be given another chance after being released by the New York Jets. His season in New York quickly morphed into a nightmare for both the team and himself, leaving the front office little choice but to let him go after it drafted Geno Smith.
The ongoing concern with the Florida product is the limited production he provides is outweighed by the immense media hype that follows his every move. It was something every team had to seriously consider before pursuing him.
Ultimately, Tebow does possess the ability to help a team win games. Probably not as a full-time starting quarterback due to a subpar 48 percent completion rate. But instead by playing various different roles on offense and special teams.
Tebow has accounted for 29 touchdowns and just 15 turnovers in three seasons since by drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round. He's also averaged five yards per carry. So the numbers aren't all bad once you get away from the pure passer elements.
The team is taking a chance that it will be able to create an ideal, wide-ranging role for him. Of course, the Jets had the same plan when they brought him in from the Broncos and it didn't quite work out.
Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post previously reported Tebow wasn't willing to make a commitment to becoming a tight end. It's a storyline that's remained pretty consistent since the Heisman Trophy winner ended his time with the Gators. He's wanted to be an NFL quarterback.
League sources confirmed that the few teams that contacted the Jets about Tebow were open to trading for him only if he was willing to move to tight end, but Tebow continues to refuse that possibility.
Whether Tebow's stance changed during the process of finding a team is unclear. Either way, his best chance of making even a limited impact next season and beyond is working with the coaching staff to get involved in multiple different ways.
If there's one thing that shouldn't be questioned when it comes to Tebow, it's his drive to succeed. He's a good teammate and can help a team win if put in the right situation, which is the bottom line as to why another chance is being given to him.
Both sides can only hope it goes exponentially better than his time with the Jets
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Questions about Tim Tebow's football future can fade away, at least for awhile, as the polarizing quarterback has inked a deal with the New England Patriots, reports ESPN's Ed Werder:
There was no guarantee Tebow would be given another chance after being released by the New York Jets. His season in New York quickly morphed into a nightmare for both the team and himself, leaving the front office little choice but to let him go after it drafted Geno Smith.
The ongoing concern with the Florida product is the limited production he provides is outweighed by the immense media hype that follows his every move. It was something every team had to seriously consider before pursuing him.
Ultimately, Tebow does possess the ability to help a team win games. Probably not as a full-time starting quarterback due to a subpar 48 percent completion rate. But instead by playing various different roles on offense and special teams.
Tebow has accounted for 29 touchdowns and just 15 turnovers in three seasons since by drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round. He's also averaged five yards per carry. So the numbers aren't all bad once you get away from the pure passer elements.
The team is taking a chance that it will be able to create an ideal, wide-ranging role for him. Of course, the Jets had the same plan when they brought him in from the Broncos and it didn't quite work out.
Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post previously reported Tebow wasn't willing to make a commitment to becoming a tight end. It's a storyline that's remained pretty consistent since the Heisman Trophy winner ended his time with the Gators. He's wanted to be an NFL quarterback.
League sources confirmed that the few teams that contacted the Jets about Tebow were open to trading for him only if he was willing to move to tight end, but Tebow continues to refuse that possibility.
Whether Tebow's stance changed during the process of finding a team is unclear. Either way, his best chance of making even a limited impact next season and beyond is working with the coaching staff to get involved in multiple different ways.
If there's one thing that shouldn't be questioned when it comes to Tebow, it's his drive to succeed. He's a good teammate and can help a team win if put in the right situation, which is the bottom line as to why another chance is being given to him.
Both sides can only hope it goes exponentially better than his time with the Jets
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