Comments on: Why not: Rex says Tebow could play some RB Sunday

By: stonedwhitetrash

stonedwhitetrash — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:44:25 +0000

Oh sweet Jesus and his virgin Mother!!!!

By: EJ

EJ — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:11:34 +0000

Tebow will probably dominate at Running back, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see Ryan use him more after this week. He is not flashy, nor is he fast, but Tebow has much more power than you would expect from a QB. He also knows how to shake off defenders with ease. Tebow is fun to watch, unless he is on the opposite team. His run against the Jets last year was awesome, especially for the fact that Cromartie wanted nothing to do with going one on one with Tebow, he probably knew he’d get wrecked. I’d love to have Tebow join my team, just not as a Quarterback.

By: nathanbetz91

nathanbetz91 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:39:02 +0000

That would be sweet

By: contract

contract — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:15:41 +0000

Tebow is the new Slash. He can be subpar at multiple positions.

By: xmatt0926x

xmatt0926x — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:12:53 +0000

One more thing. Put a mask over his face, take the name off the back of the jersey in any NFL camp and he doesn’t get one sniff at making any NFL roster. Not even close.

By: nashwaakkidd

nashwaakkidd — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:10:24 +0000

queue up the caliope music as the circus continues. rex makes norv turner look like a genius.great dc, quite possibly the worst hc ever.maybe they can bring in vick after he gets punted from philly. godboy and sociopath vick in the power I behind dirty sanchez under center! now that would sell tickets.

By: xmatt0926x

xmatt0926x — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:09:56 +0000

I swear I’ll never get this “Tebow” thing that has happened over the last 2 years. I mean, I do get it. We are just a dumbed down society looking for any story to entertain us, but what does this guy provide as an athlete? He’s an awful NFL quarterback with no accuracy and a slow delivery. He gives you no more at running back or receiver than any average guy who was cut in the pre-season. What did the Jets really think this guy was going to bring? I loved the pass from Sanchez that bounced off his facemask a couple weeks ago after he ran his 5 yard out pattern like the thick-legged, slow white guy he is. Why is he supposed to make something out of that play that any below average to average running back would? I’m not a fan or hater of any team he has been on or is now. I just have never seen such a crock be put over so many people before and if any NFL expert dares to question his talent it’s like you spoke out against Jesus.

By: gmen1987

gmen1987 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:58:42 +0000

Is Tim Tebow an NFL anything?

By: davefu50

davefu50 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:57:50 +0000

Why didn’t anyone ask if Sanchez is going to play any QB sunday?

By: randomguy9999

randomguy9999 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:30:38 +0000

Tebow will get snapped in half at RB if they are expecting it…. anybody really think he is gonna hit the hole or turn a corner like an actual RB?

no way

prepare for a cart off…..

By: florida727

florida727 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:28:23 +0000

I’m a Tebow fan, but this is wrong. There’s a HUGE difference between running as a running back and running as a quarterback. What the heck is Ryan doing? Now he’s just plain being idiotic.

By: chooko

chooko — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:25:02 +0000

Whether or not this is a good idea (I don’t think it is, but who knows), I just don’t get why Rex keeps talking.

By: realitypolice

realitypolice — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:21:48 +0000

I wouldn’t call this “playing a QB at running back”, I would call it “playing a great athlete at a position he might actually be good at”.

I still think he’s better suited for TE, but even RB will be a better use of his strengths than trying to make him into the QB he will NEVER be.

By: lanflfan

lanflfan — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:20:24 +0000

Some of you are missing the point. It is very difficult (and against the injury report rules) to hide an injury in the NFL, so teams already know the Jets are thin at RB.

Coaches generally say things to plant seeds in their oppositions mind. Putting Tebow in as punt protector means the opposition may alter its return formation/scheme, which could benefit the Jets punt team whether they fake or punt. It’s no secret Tebow is their Wildcat QB, but this new RB wrinkle may change some defensive schemes (before or during the game), benefiting the Jets offensive directly or causing their opponent to burn timeouts on defense.

By: thewizardofbs

thewizardofbs — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:02:46 +0000

it may work until he slides to avoid getting tackled…

By: liter0fcola

liter0fcola — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:52:21 +0000

This is a game where you win an any cost and you make moves to put you in that position. It will keep them on their toes.

By: dwoofer

dwoofer — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:48:32 +0000

Yes, anything but QB for Tebow. We don’t want him in the spotlight, now, do we? He put such a dent in the beer sales with all this talk about Jesus all the time.

Make him an “oddity.” A running back, a fake punt runner, a freak show. Losing too much money with him at QB.

By: pats777

pats777 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:43:09 +0000

Wait, I thought the Pats were the ones with the “gimmick” offense?

By: realnflmaster

realnflmaster — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:04:34 +0000

How is a 3-3 team that’s 2-0 in the division a circus?

Lololol idiots.

By: jerze2387

jerze2387 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:41:31 +0000

So..they play a CB at WR (Cromartie), a RB at CB (Mcknight), and now a QB at RB (Tebow). Wouldnt it have been easier to play the CB at CB, the RB at RB and the (attempted) QB on the bench?

By: 69finfan

69finfan — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:38:42 +0000

Pretty soon the Headline is going to say Why Not: Tim Tebow is going to be Head Coach, he can’t be any worse than the other guy we had, says Jets Owner, Woody Johnson!

By: larryjames836

larryjames836 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:36:58 +0000

Rex Ryan is coach that anything to make a win, a coach that use what he got smart man. Some teams has guys to play have them setting on the sideline when other teams can use them. Why have them and don’t play them this is crazy these guys want to play ball not set on the side.

By: buffaloniner

buffaloniner — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:35:18 +0000

Gotta give him credit for trying but Rex’s attempts at trickery are so transparent.

Tebow as personal punt protector = Look for us to fake some punts!

Tebow as RB = Look for a failed Halfback option play!

By: thejohnsmith1122

thejohnsmith1122 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:23:02 +0000

tigershark49 says:
Oct 18, 2012 1:40 PM
Why not tell they opponent everything you are doing? What a stupid coach!

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I think everyone is taking this article the wrong way or the media is purposely omitting certain portions to make this more news worthy. It doesn’t mention it, but the way Rex answered seems that he was asked that question. He wasn’t the one who brought it up.

Maybe something like “would you consider putting Tebow at running back since Mcknight and Powell are injured?”

By: riverhorsey

riverhorsey — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:19:53 +0000

Tebow brings fire to a team just being on the field I’ll give him that.

By: zerole00

zerole00 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:19:49 +0000

Okay honestly, has Tebow’s pride been the only thing stopping teams from playing him at RB? I’m not a fan of him as a QB, but as a RB he seems to have the build, power, and speed to excel at the position.

By: CKL

CKL — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:51:17 +0000

I am 100% positive that RR and co have some Tebow stuff they’ve saved up just for the Pats. After getting a look at my team’s pass defense, they probably aren’t limiting it to ST and option plays either.

By: granadafan

granadafan — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:48:53 +0000

Tebow is Slash 2.0. Kordell Stewart approves of this move.

By: thankheavenfornumberseven

thankheavenfornumberseven — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:43:12 +0000

1972wasalongtimeago says:Oct 18, 2012 12:36 PM

Here’s the thing. There are RBs who were college all-Americans and Heisman Trophy winners who couldn’t play RB in the NFL. Same with WRs. But genius Sparano puts a backup QB who never played WR in his life at WR, and then wonders why his offense stinks.

Go ahead. Put Tebow in the I. Hand it to him a couple times. He’s not an NFL running back. Ever wonder what would happen if the best guy on your flag football team played RB in an NFL game? About to find out.
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You must have a pretty good flag football team. Look, in college Tebow rushed for 2,947 yards on 692 carries. Last year in the NFL, he had 660 yards in 122 carries. Some of these were scrambles but most were designed runs from the shotgun. He knows how to find the hole and hit it. Is it so different for him to be handed the ball instead of having it snapped to him?

By: notthathand

notthathand — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:41:41 +0000

Not a fan of the Jets or Ryan, but I have to say this sounds like an entertaining idea. Whether it works as well as say, a tiny ex-QB WR playing DB remains to be seen.