Getty ImagesI’ve been saying for the past two days that the Broncos should let Tim Tebow pick his next team. Indeed, without Tebow’s efforts in 2011, quarterback Peyton Manning never would have given a second look at the Broncos.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, that’s precisely how it will happen. Tebow will decide whether he’s traded to the Jets or the Jaguars.
It won’t be an easy decision. In Jacksonville, he’d be going home — and he’d likely end up starting, if not right away then not long after the billboards go up on the First Coast. In New York, he’d be going to a team whose front office and coaching staff want him, but he wouldn’t be playing more than a limited, Wildcat role.
At least until Mark Sanchez starts throwing a bunch of interceptions and the billboards go up in Times Square.
It won’t be an easy choice, but he’s got a much better chance of long-term security and success in Jacksonville, since owner Shad Khan is the one who undoubtedly pushed for Tebow. In New York, failure of the current regime eventually would result in Tebow likely being run out of town all over again.
UPDATE 8:56 p.m. ET: And, of course, Tebow has picked the Jets.
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This is hilarious.
If I was Tebow, I’d pick the better team (Jets). I’d go into New York City, rip Sanchez’s heart out, show it to him, then take his job.
As crazy as this offseason’s been? Tebow will pick … the JETS !!!
Jags
Will the Broncos get the 4th, 6th and $5M either way?
Easy decision Jaguars, it’s home
Is this the first time someone has had the option to choose where he wants to go via trade?
Words cannot describe how embarrassed I am to be a Jets fan right now
The Jets could have the best 1-2 punch at QB in the NFL
Come home Tim!
He may not be great, but I think he can beat out Henne, Sanchez and the guy the Jags drafted last year. I bet he picks the jags since Sanchez just signed an extension.
Everything you wrote after “It won’t be an easy decision” makes the point that it should be a pretty easy decision.
Go to Jax nothing in New York is good for you.
Great news!
Elway better get the best deal for the Broncos – that’s his job. Hasn’t he’s already done enough to stroke boy wonder’s ego. Elway doesn’t owe Tebow squat.
Hmmmm tough decision!
He’s better off in jacksonville.
I think I would just retire if those were my two choices.
What a simple decision. JAGUARS! Go to your hometown Tebow. Stay far away from NJ.
Jags is his best choice. However, from fan stand point, I would look forward to him showing up in Seattle when they play the Jets this coming season.
Tebow gets to choose where he gets to play? I didn’t realize that he has earned that right.
Rex Ryan is like the boyfriend who keeps on cheating and every time he gets caught he promises to never do it again.
wow- thats pretty cool. sounds like the broncos are really doing right by tebow. good for him
You kind of lost me at the “it won’t be an easy choice” part.
Tebow’s Choice: Dumb or Dumber
No brainer, Jags
he’d be better off in NY….
Failure of the regime in JETSville is right around the corner.
He’ll obviously pick the Jags.
Something tells me its Jags.
Tebow to JAX makes the most sense.
Tebow to Jets is insanity.
(Didn’t the Jets learn, like, anything, from Favre?)
If I’m Denver.. I keep Tebow. Why just throw him away? Coach him up Payton. What does Manning have to lose by showing Tim the ropes? Denver is making a serious mistake if they just give Tebow away to get him off the roster. I don’t see him being a distraction if he tells his zealots to stand down.
Please go to the Jets….FireMan Ed can use your prayers…..
Tebow might not be a good QB but he’s a great leader. I think that’s the primary reason the Jets are bringing him in to teach Sanchez a few things about leadership.
Better write another story about him going to the Jets.
I thought nobody wanted Tebow, yet 5 or 6 teams reportedly made offers… Good call Billick.
Wait … one team wants him to play QB. Another team wants him to play QB/WR/RB gadget play decoy guy.
Call me crazy, but that doesn’t sound like a very tough decision to me.
ESPN reporting now it’s the Jets. What a soap opera today has been in the NFL.
As much as I’d love to see the circus in New York, there’s no question he’s going to pick Jacksonville.
Tebow does not belong in New York. He fits perfectly in Jacksonville. New york fans don’t deserve him. The Jag fans that are left deserve something to cheer for. Tim, please pick Jacksonville. God Bless
Look I don’t even think tebow is any good and I really hate the religious crap. That being said, how great would it be if Jacksonville played Denver in the playoffs in Denver and tebow beat the great manning. Seriously I would pay lots if bucks to see horse face if that happens !
I was Tebowing at work and it got me a raise, if u know what I mean
What choice, who needs all the drama of the Jets…go to Jacksonville and get a good shot at playing time and see what happens.
He gets to pick where he is traded to? Wow, how often does that happen? And is this just another development in a long day of must see PFT?
For Tebow, there’s no choosing involved. Jags all the way. Better the devil you know, as the saying goes…
Adam Schefter is now reporting that Tebow HAS been traded to the Jets. Broncos receive 4th and 6th. Jets receive Tebow and a 7th.
Oh man. The anticipation is killing me. This is bigger than the Manning sweepstakes…
Tebow is a Jet!!!
Gotta believe Tebow will chose the Jaguars, a team that has a run-heavy offense and its his home town team. Plus the Jets are total opposites of every thing good that Tim stands for.
The only reason they’re letting Tebow choose is because it’s identical compensation…let’s not kid ourselves here. They owe him nothing, “it’s a business” as we’re constantly told.
Add Da Bears to that list of potential teams will ya??!! We need Tebow because it’ll be the first time there’s been a LEADER at Halas Hall since Lovie Smith was hired as head coach!!!!
Hate for any team to have to have bim or their team. I never been a new york fan nor a jag fan. Tebow dont go to NY just go to the jags they already got taros on their seats no one wants to watch play you playing its like nascar we are waiting for you to wreck or get wrecked dont mess with NY we are still getting over 911 go mess up your hometown go home mamas virgin little boy
Aaaaaannnnd, I’m an idiot. Wowee. Jets it is.
Why would Denver let him choose his destination? That’s the stupidest thing I’ve heard on here since the 93 posts about Manning’s retired jersey. Is NBC telling him to be an idiot now?
I would rather compete with sanchez for playing time if I were tebow. Plus new York is a bigger stage for him to witness from.
Go home! Man! Jaguar’s will be back in the playoffs and we can listen to espn say he can’t throw he don’t know what he’s doing how lucky he is. Mabe he’s just a winner! I haven’t herd that yet! He draws the best out of he’s teammates through hard work and dedication! That what makes a leader!
Schefter later said that the Broncos would do the best deal for themselves, not Tebow. Which is what they did.
swing and a miss!!!!!!
…and Rams fans let out a big sigh of relief!
Gods greatest stage = NYC
So much for the I miss the south B.S.
Tebow doesn’t deserve Rex (the anti-christ) Ryan! He’ll pick Jacksonville because at least his head coach will know how to define “class” and “leadership”.
Luck is the next Gabbert.
Its funny how many people think he should choose the Jetties. Why the heck would he do that??? Really??? A team with a locker room full of selfish a-holes over a Fla team? If its up to him I’ll sh*t little green apples if he goes with the Jets.
jetslag44years says:
Mar 21, 2012 8:47 PM
The Jets could have the best 1-2 punch at QB in the NFL
The Jets could have the best 1-2 punch line at QB in the NFL. There fixed it for ya.
Holy sh*t the apples are a flyin
“…not long after the billboards go up on the First Coast. ”
Otherwise known as the Least Coast.
jetslag44years says:
The Jets could have the best 1-2 punch at QB in the NFL
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Please, please, tell me this is sarcasm…. And there isn’t someone running loose in the world who actually thinks this.
Jags were the better move, major mistake here !!!