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| Tim Tebow |
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This may be what Tebow's role consists of until Tom Brady
hangs it up. |
The last few years have been dramatic at best for Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Tim Tebow from the University of Flordia. After getting drafted in the second round by the Denver Broncos, Tebow spent a year as a backup in the shadow of Kyle Orton. The next year, Tebow was named starter, and he had a year of the ages. He single handedly revolutionized the quarterback position. A left-handed QB, Tebow is very unique, not only with the arm he throws with but his style of play. He uses a combination of throwing and running with the ball, always keeping the defense on their toes. This style of play proved deadly in 2011, as he completed many fourth quarter comebacks and made defenses look silly all year. He was almost like the RG3 of 2011. But that offseason, Peyton Manning's contract ran out with the Colts, and the Broncos decided to lose their young phenom to sign Manning. A shocking decision on the Broncos part, but even more surprising was Tebow's next destination; the New York Jets. The Jets had already decided on developing young quarterback Mark Sanchez into their next long term option under center, so the Tebow deal made little sense. Jets coach Rex Ryan said they would use a dual-QB system, using Sanchez in more passing situations while utilizing Tebow in more wildcat formations. The whole 2012 season, he collected a mere eight passing attempts and 32 rushing attempts. It was a wasted season for the quarterback, and it was stunning that it was the year after his breakout 2011 season. So after the 2012 season concluded, Tebow was stuck between a rock and a hard place. The Jets drafted quarterback Geno Smith out of the University of West Virginia. There were talks that Tebow would settle down up north for a career in the Canadian Football League. It was confirmed that he received a job offer to play for the Arena Football League, but he didn't take it. He still wanted to weigh his options in the NFL. So finally, weeks before training camp, the New England Patriots signed Tebow. While the Patriots already have future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady as their starter, he is 35 and should be nearing the twilight of his career. After that, the stage will be set for Tebow. While it should allow him to develop further while playing behind Brady, Tim Tebow can be a very successful NFL starting quarterback right now. He did more than enough to prove that in 2011! Why nobody believes in him I have no idea. It truly baffles me. If the Pats hold onto him through the end of Brady's career, he will be New England's starter. If not, then he'll either end up on another team or another league. So, Tebow will be a huge factor in 2-5 years for the Patriots. In the short term, however, not so much. Don't expect him to do much in the NFL for at least the next two years. This makes me mad, because he could really make something of himself. Many years of this young quarterback's career are being thrown away due to the stupidity of NFL teams.
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Expect Tebow's role to be even less of that he had in
New York for a couple years, until Brady's career comes to a close.
That is, if Tebow can stick around New England that long. |
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