Also, anyone who doubts a team can make a player, even Tebow, vanish from the media probably spent 0 days in Foxboro since 2000.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) June 10, 2013
Wes Welker creates internet firestorm by tweeting college recruit – SBNation.com
Wes Welker creates internet firestorm by tweeting college recruit – SBNation.com
Funny how this morning the story is that Welker is glad he’s to be free to be himself outside the Patriots, and then this afternoon this happens….
From an X’s and O’s standpoint, the Patriots have long sought versatility, something Tebow clearly possesses. Like every skill player they acquire, the Patriots will focus not on the limitations of his game, but the strengths that he brings to the table. Aaron Hernandez has become one of the most feared tight ends in the league, as although he is not an overpowering blocker, he has rare athleticism for the position – and the Patriots have aligned him all over the formation. In the end, this is a low-risk move for the Patriots that presents intriguing upside. Tebow will not be competing for the starting job; it’s Brady’s huddle, there’s no doubting that. But the Patriots have an offense that doesn’t need Tebow to succeed. If they don’t like what they see during this week’s mini-camp and during training camp, parting ways with the 25-year old will not be a problem.
NFL – How Tim Tebow fits the New England Patriots’ offense – ESPN (Insider Content)
https://www.patspropaganda.com/from-an-xs-and-os-standpoint-the-patriots-have/
The Pays are bringing in Tebow as a QB. Any thoughts?
Not to be overly Belichickian, but I think he’ll just be given the chance to compete. They’ll limit the circus around him, and ask him to do a number of different things. Tebow scared me when I heard he was going to the Jets, but they never played to his strengths and just made him a part-time read option QB.
If used as a red zone fullback/H-back I think he could really cause some problems, especially because he could throw. Bottom line: Josh McDaniels drafted him for a reason, and no OC is more creative. They’ll give him every chance to carve out a role for himself, it will be up to him too do so.
Rapid reaction: Tim Tebow & Patriots – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Rapid reaction: Tim Tebow & Patriots – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Mike Reiss’ thoughts:
I always thought that Belichick would take great satisfaction in bringing Tebow aboard – even for a month or two – and squashing the media circus. If Tebow was willing to submerge his ego and all the attention that has followed him in Denver and New York, and put the Patriots first, it would represent one of the strongest endorsements of the team-first approach that Belichick has preached and stressed since becoming head coach in 2000. Belichick often says that when a team signs a player, it gets everything that comes with him – on and off the field. With Tebow, he brings a media crush unlike any other.
ESPN: Patriots Sign Tim Tebow
Get ready for the internet to blow up…
Just filed to ESPN: The Patriots are signing QB Tim Tebow and expect him to be in minicamp tomorrow
— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) June 10, 2013
I can’t say I’m that surprised, because I truly think the Pats will use Tebow smartly. Josh McDaniels traded up to draft him in the first round because he saw something in him.
Now it’s a pretty good bet he’s not competing at the quarterback position, but as a fullback/tight end/special teams guy, I have no doubt Tebow can contribute in a variety of ways.
Get ready, the 2013 Patriots just got even more interesting…