RayClay
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I agree. TT hasn't shown consistency over his NFL career (his consistency is more of putting up poor stats). One would think that alone would make him an unlikely candidate for making a BB team (I think BB uses the word "consistency" every time he speaks about football in a non presser environment). The one contrary point I would make is if a guy can do it occasionally, he may be able to be trained into doing it consistently. If that's true then it's a matter of cap (he's a minimum cost isn't he?) and if a roster spot is worth the risk/reward to wait out the results of the training. IMHO the answer to that second part is no. The Patriots have A LOT of young guys that need maturing. Every roster spot is critical but that makes the roster spot even more critical. IMHO TT had to have come in and make a case that the skill set he brought to the table was worth keeping/using.
With that said, I had hoped BB could use his singular focus to turn TT into an asset of not only being a serviceable backup but also utilizing his specific skillset to run a successful trick play or two or three at defenses. Getting those plays on game film, making opposing defenses have to be concerned with it, spend practice time preparing for it. But I just don't see that coming to fruition....
If you're a long time Pats fan (or old, if you prefer) you remember the 1985 Bears. They dared you to throw every play and Dan Marino is the only one i can recall who made them pay for it. In a copy cat league, Tebow will turn every team into the 85 Bears (or more recent Giants) because no one will fear he can beat the rush with quick, accurate passes to open receivers.
This is the pros, if you can't deliver, you are prey.