Jaguars signed TE Tim Tebow to a one-year contract.
The deal isn't 'official' just yet but will be in the next week or so. Tebow, 33, hasn't played in a regular-season game in nine years and will be attempting to change positions once he does make it to camp. It's another wacky (albeit fun) move that brings Meyer's tenure into question after the organization also added a first-round running back and drafted multiple injured players. There is no competition among Jacksonville's tight ends if Tebow does somehow sneak onto the 53-man roster.
If Tebow is in peak condition, his size, agility, and mobility would make him an effective TE/HB/FB type and special teams contributor. Compare Tebow's combine numbers with Mecole Hardman's numbers and you see that he is very athletic for his size.
Originally Posted by gonefishin53:
If Tebow is in peak condition, his size, agility, and mobility would make him an effective TE/HB/FB type and special teams contributor. Compare Tebow's combine numbers with Mecole Hardman's numbers and you see that he is very athletic for his size.
Originally Posted by Fish:
Tebow's combine was 11 years ago. Hardman would run circles around his ass at this point...
Only the Jags coaching and training staff know how close Tebow is to the numbers he put up at his combine. I don't think he would take on this challenge without doing serious hard work in preparation for his try out.
Until he's on the field running routes and catching passes, no one knows with absolute certainty how close he is to his peak physical abilities. I choose not to judge him without visual evidence of his football skills. [Reply]
At the end of the day... they gave him a 1 year deal for less than $1M. Some are reacting as if he's been dropped into a starting role making top player money. It's just simply not that and there a dozen other legitimate backup TEs out there thinking this is kind of funny. [Reply]
