The most famous backup QB of all time has come to NYC. With
the trade of Tim Tebow to the NY Jets brings to light perhaps the stupidest
move I have seen in quite some time. As smart as it was for the Broncos, it was
that stupid for the Jets. I am not a Jets fan and I am not in love with Sanchez
but I don’t understand why they would ruin someone’s career. I may not believe in
Sanchez but I am also not writing him off; well I wasn’t until a few days ago. I
believe Sanchez is a good QB and a tough player but he needs to improve to
get to the next level. Having Tim Tebow breathing down his neck won’t help. Here are my five reasons why Tim Tebow is
excited but Jets fans shouldn’t be.
1)
This wasn’t a Football decision or PR decision,
it was a stupid decisions.
The Jets have many areas of their
team that need improvement but I wouldn’t put QB on top of the list. The Team
has a new offensive coordinator and should give their team a chance before
redoing an entire team’s identity with the Wildcat offense. Sanchez is
improving and needs to be given a chance outside of Schottenheimer. Why would
you throw a gorilla in the room by the name of Time Tebow. And for the Jets to
deny that this was a PR move is ridiculous. You have an entire press conference
for your backup QB while your starting QB is given an untelevised conference
call. Mark Sanchez is developing and throwing the most popular American athlete
since Tiger and Jordan into the locker room as his “backup” is just stupid.
Also, don’t hold a press conference and then try to sell season tickets ten
minutes later, that doesn’t sound like a pure football decision to me.
2)
If Sanchez was sensitive and fragile before, he
is walking on ice now.
Sanchez is well documented to be a
very sensitive and fragile personality. He gets offended when he is not
supported and does better when instilled with confidence. By adding Tebow to
their team, Jets management has decided to send Sanchez to therapy. With every
incomplete pass and boo from the crowd, the call for The Chosen One will only
increase and any chance of Sanchez emerging as a solid and reliable NFL QB will
diminish. Tebow is an all encompassing athlete. Sanchez can even play well but
how will he feel when 50 reporters are ignoring him while huddling around Tebow’s
locker to discuss his 3 wildcat plays. The 4th year is the most
crucial for any young QB, and I see Sanchez heading to therapy before he heads
to a Super Bowl.
3)
Even the Jets don’t know what Tebow’s role will
be.
It seems like every hour you hear a
different term thrown out for Tebow’s role with the team. There is so much
confusion it appears the Jets themselves don’t know what Tebow’s role will be.
How can he be a backup QB when he is guaranteed plays every game? That is not a
backup, that is a dual QB option and if these two compete, Tebow will always
win. Who gets the ball within the 5 yard line? Who gets the ball when Tebow is
running for an average of 5 yards but Sanchez is throwing for an average of 4?
When Tebow fakes a few runs and throws some passes why would the Jets remove
him for someone the defense knows will only throw? I just don’t understand how
the Jets plan on utilizing Tebow. I don’t understand, Sanchez doesn’t understand
and it appears neither do the Jets.
4)
Tebow is not a just another player, he surpasses
sports.
Tim Tebow is not an athlete, he is not a
leader, he is an Icon. Tebow’s popularity extends beyond sports. It extends to
all people of all sexes and ages. Tim Tebow is not just a star, he is a rock
star; such on a level not seen since Michael Jordan. Yes I am publically saying
that the circus that follows every move and word of the “backup qb” is
something we have not seen since Jordan. Tim Tebow’s fanbase is so large and
illogical that it doesn’t matter if he is a good QB or not, people will want to
see him play. Whether it is the focus on his faith, clean lifestyle or heroics
on the field, everyone and anyone is fascinated with him. This is something
that Sanchez just can’t compete with. Anything less than a Super Bowl just can’t
compete former Gator.
5)
The Jets may have brought in a backup, but Tebow
doesn’t plan on complying.
What seems to be missing from the minds of
the Jets ownership and management is that while they have brought Tebow in as a
“backup”, Tebow plans on starting. Tebow is a great athlete and a winner; and
despite his below average throwing, Tebow has decided he is a QB and wants to
play that position. He is here to “improve his role with the team”. Coming from
a backup QB that means he wants to start. The Jets may not have thought they
were bringing in someone to compete with Sanchez but Tebow sure thinks he is
going to. This shows just how horrible of a “football” move this is. As Michael
Kay as pointed out, “the Jets have traded themselves into a Quarterback Controversy.”
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