The Tim Tebow Effect

With the NFL's offseason training programs beginning this week, much of the focus seems to be on New York Jets "backup" QB Tim Tebow. Tebow was traded for a fourth round pick this offseason and is expected to bring a new dimension to the Jets offense. Tebow however brings much more to the Jets then just a Wildcat QB. Tim Tebow is a brand. With the signing the Jets will endure double the amount of media and Tebow believers all across the nation. Tebow was a hero at the University of Florida, winning two national championship and a Heisman Trophy in his sophomore season. Since the day he was drafted in the first round by the Denver Broncos, football experts as well as critics say that Tebow can't throw the ball correctly or isn't your typical NFL QB. Now, Tebow may not have a Peyton Manning type arm but he has all the intangibles that make a great NFL QB. Tebow has leadership, pride, and most importantly belief in himself. He led the Broncos to the playoffs last year and a first round victory over the feared defense of the Pittsburgh Steelers. So no, Tebow may not be the ideal QB from a mechanics standpoint but he is an NFL QB.

Although Tebow is only the backup QB for the Jets, expect him to have a huge impact this year. Tebow will not only make it difficult for opposing defenses to scheme against him but also repair the broken locker room of the New York Jets. Tebow will show the often selfish players of the Jets what it is like to be a team player and perform for the team and not for the individua statistics. Being a lifelong Jets fan I am confident in Tebow and know he will be the positive force that this team needs to succeed.