Where Will Tebow Time Resume?

Added on Mar 20, 2012 by Scott in

NFL

Now that the Broncos have committed to Peyton Manning for at least the short-term, speculation is Tim Tebow will be traded. While this is by no means a certainty, due in part to Manning’s sketchy health, it’s logical to assume that if even a middle-round pick can be secured, 2011′s hero will be shipped elsewhere. Five teams have reportedly expressed interest already, but that could be smoke and mirrors from Team Tebow. Nevertheless, which franchise makes the most sense to pursue Tebowmania? Let’s take a look.

Jacksonville – The obvious choice doesn’t make much sense. The Jags drafted Blaine Gabbert a year ago and just signed ex-Dolphins starter Chad Henne to a two-year deal. Plus, head coach Mike Mularkey likes to throw a lot. And wasn’t David Garrrad a slightly better version of Tebow? If Jacksonville makes an offer it’s purely for economic reasons.

Miami – Speaking of Garrard, welcome to Miami, the place nobody else wants to play. Except perhaps Tebow. The Dolphins are a dysfunctional organization right now, so anything is possible, no matter how foolish. Matt Moore, Garrard and possibly a rookie don’t conjure memories of Dan Marino, but Tebow seems like a poor fit.

Green Bay – There’s no way Tebow can run Mike McCarthy’s pass heavy attack. If the Pack trade for him, it will to play running back, not quarterback.

NY Jets – Of course the Jets are interested. They spurned Manning, but covet Tebow? Ridiculous. Mark Sanchez struggles throwing the ball further than 20 yards. Adding another weak-armed quarterback to the mix would be an exercise in stupidity.

San Francisco – A Jim Harbaugh-Tim Tebow marriage would end badly. You think Alex Smith isn’t a competent passer, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

Philadelphia – For what? To run some hinky version of the spread-option? Yeah, because that worked so well in 2009 with McNabb and Vick. The Eagles are risk-takers for sure, but they have enough headaches to worry about.

Tampa Bay – Ya know, cause they’re a Florida team. Josh Freeman has issues, but not as many as Tebow. Plus, they didn’t cough up big bucks for Vinnie Jackson to watch him catch 40 passes a season.

Denver – Do you think Peyton wants to be looking over his shoulder for the next couple of years? No way. The guy’s arm might be dead. The first game he tosses four interceptions and looks bad doing so, the fans would be chanting Tebow’s name. Guaranteed.