Tim Tebow signed a two-year deal with the New England Patriots on Tuesday with no guaranteed money. He will reunite with former Florida Gators teammates Aaron Hernandez and Brandon Spikes as a Patriot.
Surely Tebow belongs in the league but there is much speculation as to whether he should truly be a quarterback or not. Tebow has much developing to do as a passer having a less than 50% career passer rating. There aren't many better QB's to "shadow" in this league than the one he now has in Tom Brady but is this opportunity a blessing or a curse?
On one hand its great that Tebow now has another chance in this league because he deserves it. He's a hard worker and competitor. The New England Patriots organization is the perfect one to silence the "circus show" that practically inevitably comes with having Tim Tebow on a roster. Tebow will also be allowed the opportunity to gain first class experience and development behind the scenes from Tom Brady while still a young 25.
Tebow said on Tuesday while addressing the media: "I'm looking forward to working hard every single day and getting a lot better, and learning under some great people."
Tebow said on Tuesday while addressing the media: "I'm looking forward to working hard every single day and getting a lot better, and learning under some great people."
On the other hand, there is no guarantee he will make the team. Tebow has training camp and the preseason to prove himself. If things don't work out to the Patriots liking, they can cut him. If he does make the team, there is no guarantee he will play. Tebow would be a third string quarterback on a team that Brady threw over 98% of the passes for last season. The likelihood of Bill Belichick taking Brady out to replace him with Tebow is about as good as that other 2%. Being signed two years to sit would be a waste of the time he has in his NFL career (which we know those don't typically last long).
If anyone, Belichick can come up with a way to effectively use Tebow but will it be in the way he wants to play? Will it allow him to perform to a level that parallels the rightfully hype of TebowMania? I sure hope so but that still remains to be seen.
Sources: NFL.com
Image Source: New York Daily News
If anyone, Belichick can come up with a way to effectively use Tebow but will it be in the way he wants to play? Will it allow him to perform to a level that parallels the rightfully hype of TebowMania? I sure hope so but that still remains to be seen.
Sources: NFL.com
Image Source: New York Daily News
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