Tebow to Pats rumor

[Big-T]

Just remembered he played some snaps in the slot for Denver early in the season and his routes didn't look too bad actually, so you could probably get some use out of him as a H-Back, he also flat out runs over people too so you can use him for a couple of running plays too.

 

[Deus Irae]

I gave the OP 10 minutes to show a link that Clayton even breathed this.

He has 4 more minutes.

Then this thread disappears.

Someone already posted one in the thread:

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/10/905040-tebow-pats-rumor.html#post2990066

 

[Ring 6]

Who says he'd be exclusively used as a TE/Hback?

There is also the possibility that he'd be willing to restructure his contract to mitigate his impact on the payroll.

Where else are you going to put him?

Let me get this straight, he will agree to a paycut to go from starting QB on a playoff team to not a QB, or a 4th string QB for what reason?

 

[BradyBranch39]

can he rush the passer?

you never know

 

[LetsGoPats36]

Wasnt Tebow the QB that made Hernandez a star in Florida? Tebow has no quality TE in Denver, plus they run the ball a lot.

They certainly had a solid connection.

If the Pats interest is legitimate, I think it's mostly indicative of what kind of player BB is looking for.

Versatile, receptive to coaching, competitive...

It should also be taken in to consideration that Hoyer wants the chance to play and might fetch something decent in a trade.

Mallett is totally green and it would be nice to have a backup QB that's proven he can win some games.

 

[TheComeback]

Where else are you going to put him?

Let me get this straight, he will agree to a paycut to go from starting QB on a playoff team to not a QB, or a 4th string QB for what reason?

Because the premise of the thread is that he won't be starting either way.

 

[LetsGoPats36]

Where else are you going to put him?

Let me get this straight, he will agree to a paycut to go from starting QB on a playoff team to not a QB, or a 4th string QB for what reason?

He'd be the back up QB, not 4th string.

He'd also be a short yardage running option, a decoy, red zone threat, mobile blocker...

Brady is crazy efficient sneaking the ball, but it might be a good idea to protect him a little more in those situations as he ages. Any hit Tommy avoids is a big positive in my eyes.

 

[shmessy]

Someone already posted one in the thread:

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/10/905040-tebow-pats-rumor.html#post2990066

It would be beneficial to everyone if the thread originator ATTRIBUTED when and where he learned of the claim he's making......other than "apparently such and such happened".

This is how it's done:

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england...905042-patriots-sign-wr-anthony-gonzalez.html

Or "I heard on ESPN Radio a few minutes ago".....or "Lousie K. Cornetta tweeted a few minutes ago..."

It's quite simple.

 

[Ring 6]

He'd be the back up QB, not 4th string.

Oh God.

He'd also be a short yardage running option, a decoy, red zone threat, mobile blocker...

Decoy of what? How about we use RBs to run short yardage, receivers to receiver and blockers to block? I think that works better than putting a poor QB in those roles because you like him and want to find a place to get him on the field.

Brady is crazy efficient sneaking the ball, but it might be a good idea to protect him a little more in those situations as he ages. Any hit Tommy avoids is a big positive in my eyes.

Oh God again. You want to trade for Tebow to take TFB off the field in the red zone.

 

[jmt57]

Mike Klis of the Denver Post originally wrote in one of his columns a few weeks ago that it was his opinion that the Patriots would/could be a trade partner for Tebow if the Broncos were to acquire Peyton Manning.

This was based entirely, as Uncle Rico pointed out earlier, on the Patriots being previously "interested" in Tebow - i.e., they had dinner with him in the North End prior to his being drafted.

Now in typical espn fashion, the world wide leader not only recycles the story but also makes no mention of Klis' commentary - implying instead that they are breaking some new story, while also blurring the line between facts and opinions in the process.



On a side not I was listening to the radio in my car today and Clayton was on an espn radio affiliate in the role of a college basketball 'expert', talking about March Madness. What is up with that? It's not that Clayton said anything idiotic or anything, but of all the hundreds of people they employ they didn't have one single basketball guy available?

Then again, perhaps I should consider this to be a sign that they're going to move him full time from pro football to college basketball. One can only hope.

 

[Simple Jack's Brother]

Have u guys SEEN the way he holds that clipboard?! Guy is a PRO

 

[Rob0729]

The same guys are spreading the same Tebow rumors that had the Pats taking him in the first round a couple of years ago. The Pats have never used the Wildcat or any other option play, but they always have the Pats pursuing guys to run the option or Wildcat.

 

[Ring 6]

Because the premise of the thread is that he won't be starting either way.

So you expect that if Tebow's team signs a QB to take his job, then comes to him and says, Hey, we need some help. We want to trade you to New England so we can get a 7th round pick for you, but of course you will be 4th string there, and they want you to take a pay cut. We would really like you to do this instead of being cut and being free to sign with any of the other 31 teams for whatever role and money you can get. How 'bout it Timmy, want to do us a solid in return for that slap in the face we gave you to reward the playoff berth and win that we hadn't had in 6 years? Tim? Tim? Tim?

 

[LetsGoPats36]

Oh God.

Decoy of what? How about we use RBs to run short yardage, receivers to receiver and blockers to block? I think that works better than putting a poor QB in those roles because you like him and want to find a place to get him on the field.

Oh God again. You want to trade for Tebow to take TFB off the field in the red zone.

You'd legitimately be more comfortable starting one of Hoyer or Mallett than Tebow if Brady had to sit out a game or two?

I'll take the guy that's already started double digit games and won in the playoffs, that's for damn sure.

And you seriously need explained to you how he could be an effective decoy or useful in the red zone? You may be even less creative than Brian Schottenheimer.

I also never suggested that Brady would have to leave the field for Tebow to be an effective asset in the red zone. Not sure why you think they're always gonna be mutually exclusive.

 

[shmessy]

You'd legitimately be more comfortable starting Hoyer than Tebow if Brady had to sit out a game or two?

YES.

......and so would 31 other teams. You'll get to see for yourself quite clearly if Hoyer and Tebow get to test free agency at the same time.

 

[Armchair Quarterback]

He'd be the back up QB, not 4th string.

He'd also be a short yardage running option, a decoy, red zone threat, mobile blocker...

Brady is crazy efficient sneaking the ball, but it might be a good idea to protect him a little more in those situations as he ages. Any hit Tommy avoids is a big positive in my eyes.

How exactly will he be the backup QB for NE when as I've mentioned numerous times, he isn't capable of making multiple reads. How in the world do you see him then fitting in NE's offense? You can't possibly think they'd do what Denver was forced to do and have a separate offense designed especially for him.

Running backs are usually short yardage options.

He won't be a decoy if you know he going to run.

I think we're in OK shape with red zone targets, at least we're not so desperate as to having put in our "backup QB" as a receiver.

Again, you want your "backup QB" in there as a blocker?

His ego is way too big to allow himself play any other position.

Finally, with Tebow come the Tebowmaniacs.

 

[shmessy]

You'd legitimately be more comfortable starting one of Hoyer or Mallett than Tebow if Brady had to sit out a game or two?


Last edited by LetsGoPats36; Today at 04:54 PM..

"....one of Hoyer or Mallet" now?


Ooooooh. Someone thought better of it and edited his post!

 

[upstater1]

He is one big distraction. Personally, I think his sideline antics are a little distracting and on the verge of selfish. I know he doesn't mean it, but he has to know that praying on the sidelines totally away from his team while the cameras are rolling, that does get noticed by teammates. I have no doubt it's authentic, that he really is praying, but it's distracting as all hell.

 

[rivers983]

No doubt in my mind Josh could make some kind of unique and productive role for Timmy in this offense, as well as having a great backup quarterback. DO IT!

 

[LetsGoPats36]

YES.

......and so would 31 other teams. You'll get to see for yourself quite clearly if Hoyer and Tebow get to test free agency at the same time.

I'm glad you're tapped in with all the GMs of the league. Shouldn't I be asking you for a source or something...

How exactly will he be the backup QB for NE when as I've mentioned numerous times, he isn't capable of making multiple reads. How in the world do you see him then fitting in NE's offense? You can't possibly think they'd do what Denver was forced to do and have a separate offense designed especially for him.

Running backs are usually short yardage options.

He won't be a decoy if you know he going to run.

I think we're in OK shape with red zone targets, at least we're not so desperate as to having put in our "backup QB" as a receiver.

Again, you want your "backup QB" in there as a blocker?

His ego is way too big to allow himself play any other position.

Finally, with Tebow come the Tebowmaniacs.

Yeah, I'm sure Kraft would be furious that we acquired a bunch of new fans...

Players improve and he's already proved to be capable of winning games. I doubt Tebow is finished developing as a player.

Also, in the red zone, you could use Tebow as any of the following; Tight end/hback blocker, QB sub, full back, running back, even WR. And I'm not sure why you'd be concerned with Tebow's ego.

Bill has shown no hesitation to use players as he seems fit, conventional wisdom be damned.

Dan Klecko played full back, Mike Vrabel played tight end, Richard Seymour played full back, Don Davis doubled a safety, Troy Brown and Edelman played CB (although those 2 were more out of necessity)... I'm sure there are others that I'm forgetting.

To this point you made, "He won't be a decoy if you know he going to run." Who says he always going to run?