Others want to see some reps for Tebow; apparently you do not. I agree with you that Tebow is a quarterback and nothing else. If Tebow is only a quarterback, these are the options on the patriots.
#2 QUARTERBACK
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Tebow would need to beat out Mallett. If he won this position, he might get a couple of plays a game, plus perhaps a bit of special teams.
#3 QUARTERBACK
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Tebow has already replaced Kafka in this role. Obviously, he would be a fine Practice Team quarterback, helping us to get ready for various teams. He also could be considered a developmental quarterback who needs to improve mechanics in order to compete with Mallett for the #2 spot next year (and a new contract). In any case, keeping Tebow as the #3 quarterback would give the team the choice of two backups, this year and next.
BTW, this position would be almost always be an inactive positions.
OPEN QUESTION
Will we keep three quarterbacks? There is plenty of room for a 3rd QB. My preference would be to keep a 6th WR (in addition to Slater), a 4th TE, a 5th RB, a 9th OL or even another Ster. However, I would not be upset if we kept a 3rd quarterback.
BOTTOM LINE
The only way Tebow gets on the filed, absent major injuries, is at a position other than quarterback.
And just give me 1 reason why Tim should change positions?... The guy has done nothing but Win at QB at EVERY level of Football!!... Would you want to change positions?.... God Bless