Alouettes' interest in Tebow tepid - Herb Zurkowski
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Tim Tebow's Career Outlook Following Release from Jets
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Alex Kay
(Featured Columnist) on April 29, 2013
The New York Jets have cut ties with controversial quarterback Tim Tebow.
Brian Costello of the New York Post first announced this decision via Twitter Monday morning, while Kimberley A. Martin of Newsday confirmed it with a quote from coach Rex Ryan.
Now that he’s hit the open market, Tebow will finally have a chance to audition for a team that may actually desire his services. As expected, there doesn’t seem to be a initial surge of interested parties, but there could soon be a number of intrigued suitors lining up to see what Tebow can bring to the table.
CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora reported that the three-year veteran is willing to move from quarterback to another position in order to keep his NFL career going. There have been rumblings of Tebow potentially lining up at H-back, which is a change he is receptive to making.
However, Tebow could remain under center, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter noted the 25-year-old showed up to the team’s training facility this spring having lost 15 pounds. He is apparently looking faster and lighter than before, and he has improved mechanics on his much-maligned throwing motion.
It seems that Tebow's true desire is to remain under center, as Schefter reported Tebow wasn't willing to make the transition to tight end when he was seeking a trade earlier in the offseason.
Schefter also noted that Tebow was garnering significant support from Jets personnel, but the sensible and fair decision was to release the backup QB.
Even before the Jets selected Smith, Tebow's career in New York was likely over.
As soon as Gang Green nabbed West Virginia signal-caller Geno Smith in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft, Tebow’s days with the organization were numbered.
Smith’s arrival made for a total of six QBs on the roster—including Mark Sanchez, Greg McElroy, David Garrard and Matt Simms. It was clear that coach Rex Ryan wasn’t going to keep that many quarterbacks for longer than training camp, Tebow’s release was the most sensible option at this juncture.
With his days as a Jet finally over, the former Florida star can finally concentrate on resurrecting his career and becoming a productive player in the NFL.
Tebow simply didn’t get a fair shake in the Big Apple, appearing in just 12 games, completing 6-of-8 passes for 39 yards and rushing 32 times for 102 yards during that stretch.
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Due to his renewed focus and motivation—plus an improved throwing motion—there should certainly be a roster spot somewhere in the league for the No. 25 overall pick in the 2010 draft.
At the very least, he projects as a versatile backup with quarterback experience who could also provide depth at running back, tight end and fullback. After a few weeks of workouts and interviews, don’t be surprised to hear about Tebow signing a contract with a new NFL organization.
Montreal Alouettes GM Jim Popp on Tim Tebow: "We'd definitely welcome him.
Joe Theismann is not one of those who see Tebow being successful in the CFL. He thinks the game is far too complex here for his skill set.WestCoastJoe wrote:Some will think that he would be a natural in the CFL.
I am not so sure. Can he read the D? Can he make good decisions? Is he an accurate thrower? I have doubts about his abilities in these areas.
He is an athlete. He can run with the ball. And that is not enough to play QB in the CFL.
Christianity? Irrelevant. Tebow genuflect? Irrelevant.
I was surprised he (Sanchez) was let go too. It maybe he has struggled due to poor systems but he's been puzzling. Started out with success and gone steadily downhill since. Many suggest Tebow was brought in to 'push' Sanchez and help him along but if anything it seemed to have overwhelmed Sanchez (just guessing, only Sanchez knows obviously).TheLionKing wrote:Is Mark Sanchez next to pack his bags ?
Alouettes' interest in Tebow tepid
By Herb Zurkowsky, Postmedia News April 30, 2013
The New York Jets parted ways with quarterback Tim Tebow on Monday after one tumultuous season with the NFL team.
On a day that should have been spent continuing his preparations for next Monday's Canadian Football League draft, Alouettes general manager Jim Popp was forced to field calls and questions - from New York and Canada - about a player he doesn't have and might never acquire.
Quarterback Tim Tebow.
"I would love to have Tim Tebow on our team. He's a great person. He's a winner," Popp said Monday. "But can he play in the CFL and have success? Would we be able to adapt our system to that guy in the future? I have no idea."
Tebow was released Monday morning by the New York Jets following one season with the NFL team. Tebow was on borrowed time with the Jets throughout this winter, and that timetable expired after New York selected pivot Geno Smith in the second round of the NFL draft last Friday.
While Tebow's on the Als' negotiation list, giving Montreal his exclusive CFL rights, that doesn't mean his arrival's imminent - if at all.
If Tebow isn't claimed off waivers by another NFL team, the Jets owe him $1.5 million, according to the New York Daily News. So Tebow's in no immediate financial predicament.
While Tebow's NFL options appear limited, he would be no closer to playing with Montreal, where Anthony Calvillo's the established veteran starter.
Popp has no plans to reach out to Tebow's agent, Jimmy Sexton, nor does he expect to field any immediate calls from the player or his representative.
"We have quarterbacks under contract," Popp said. "We're going to camp in a month. We've got a starting quarterback. I'm not out there enticing or trying to convince him to come to Montreal because he's (not) going to be a starting quarterback."