Tebow Speaks From Prepared Text... Belichick Puts Choke On Tebowmania

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Ah... the first day the man shows up on campus, and his head coach tries to choke the life out of the process...

No place like New England...

No questions taken, but The Tebow did sayeth quote:

"First and foremost I just want to thank the Patriots for giving me an opportunity," Tebow said. "I'm very thankful. It's such an honor to be a Patriot and play for coach [Bill] Belichick and for coach [Josh] McDaniels, and learn under Tom [Brady] and be a part of this franchise -- part of a very successful franchise. I found that out first hand; I lost to them several times. It's going to be a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to working hard every single day and getting better, and learning under some great people."

"That's all I've got, but thank y'all so much. And God bless."

Gah-bless...

The lessons are: Only talk about yourself in exceedingly generic tones, don't talk about teammates or the opposition, and do what the coach says...

Gah-bless...

Tim Tebow Resurfaces in New England: Followers Rejoice

Well, you knew someone would eventually take the plunge. And if it had to be anywhere, New England is probably the best place for all concerned.

According to multiple reports, Tim Tebow, the most popular back-up quarterback in NFL history will sign a deal with the New England Patriots and is expected in mini-camp Tuesday.

Tebow, who brings a lot of baggage and hyperbole (mostly by ESPN) with him, was let go by the New York Jets back in April. And he'll be reunited with the man who drafted him--New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

There's been some discussion back and forth about whether anyone would take a flyer on the former 1st round pick who barely, if at all played for the Jets in 2012 after his much publicized signing. Patriots coach Bill Belichick according to some reports, allegedly was telling people "No Way" he'd take on Tebow.

Well, that's all changed. And honestly, we're happy for the guy. Of all the places in the NFL he could have landed, this is probably the best. You know that while the 4-Letter word (ESPN) will be all over Patriots camp, if anyone can control the circus that is Tebow, it's Belichick.

And you know darn well nobody--well, maybe Skip Bayless, will be calling for Tebow to play instead of Tom Brady. And realistically, if the guy ever has a chance at being a pro quarterback, who better to learn from than Brady.

We wish both sides luck, the Patriots will need a lot of patience this summer and the Tebow-maniacs will get there wish, he's back in the NFL.

Tebow Debuts For The The NY Jets To Mixed Reviews

Friday night was the much anticipated debut of Tim Tebow in a New York Jets uniform as the           J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets opened the NFL pre-season against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Here’s the highlights of Tebow’s first possession at quarterback. (Thanks NFL/WCBS-TV)

Not a bad first act as a Jet quarterback leading the offense to a field goal.  For those of us who have watched Tebow since his days as the Florida Gators quarterback it appeared to be the same ole Tim Tebow. 

His 14 yard gain avoiding the Bengal rush is classic Tim Tebow.  He did it again later in the possession. 

Tebow’s numbers in his Jet debut, 4-8 passing for 27 yards and an interception while gaining 34 yards in four rushing attempts.

“I liked the poise he showed,” Jets head coach Rex Ryan said. “Obviously, [Tebow] made some big runs and that’s what we say he can do. If you want to come after him, you better get to him. In time, he’ll kill you running and that’s what he did. I think we did some good things and I saw some guys finishing some blocks down the field.”

On a Jet team that lacks offensive talent Tebow may be that dynamic offensive weapon the Jets lack.

New York fans who are not as intimately familiar with Tebow’s game seem to be impressed with the way he can make positive plays with his legs. Those same fans are not that impressed with his passing skills. 

The next Jets pre-season game is Saturday August 18^th against the New York Giants in the MetLife Bowl.  You know the Jets want to show off Tebow in his New York debut, especially against the defending Super Bowl Champions. 

This Tebow-mania in the Big Apple soap opera is going to be good drama.