When we talk about the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, Tim Tebow’s name doesn’t come to mind at first. As a matter of fact, his stints with the Denver Broncos and New York Jets were more memorable because of the memes than his actual play.
For years, people around the league tried to convince Tebow to shift positions from quarterback to tight end. That, according to most experts, would’ve helped prolong his career in the league but he never wanted to give up on his dream.
That’s why it was so surprising to see that, 9 years after his last snap in the NFL and after a failed stint with the New York Mets farm system, the former Heisman winner has finally come to his senses and worked out as a tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Tony Khan Says Urban Meyer Is Optimistic About Tim Tebow
The fact that he chose the Jaguars among all teams isn’t a coincidence, though, as he’s still a pretty popular figure there for his glorious days at the University of Florida where he was also coached by Meyer.
And, according to team owner’s son Tony Khan, the team has been quite impressed with Tebow’s workouts thus far, as he told Bleacher Report that they’re very likely to sign him as their new tight end:
“Tim has definitely come in and worked out,” Khan said. “So beyond that, I can’t say too much, but Tim has come in and worked out as a tight end. That’s not a position that we’ve seen him play, but it’s a position that he’s been practicing at with us. So that will be interesting to see how that contributes to us on offense, too. Obviously Urban knows Tim really well and Tim has got a great history of winning. Urban really believes he can help us, and I think it makes a lot of sense. And it’s a position where we need to get better.”
There’s no doubt that Tebow was one of the most disappointing players in NFL history. He dominated college football like no many other quarterbacks ever did. But he’s always been a nice guy, so all jokes aside, we’re actually rooting for him.
