So where will Tebow be traded to? Should he come to Philadelphia? A lot of the sports talk radio shows are kicking around the notion of Tebow in an Eagles uniform. For me personally it makes sense because of Vick's injury history, Tebow's track record of not turning the ball over, and his overall versatility on offense.
To start, let's look at Mike Vick's games played since he came into the NFL in 2001. Vick saw limited action in his first year, but in 2002 he started 15 games for the Falcons missing just one with a shoulder injury. In 2003, Vick started in just 4 games missing most of the season with a hurt leg. Over the course of the next 3 years Vick missed a total of just 2 games. But in 2010 with the Eagles Vick missed 4 games, and last year he missed 3 games. Overall Vick is injury prone and the Eagles need a reliable backup to go to when Vick goes down. With Vick's style of play, it's not a matter of if he gets injured, it's when and for how long he will be out. Having a backup like Tebow who could possibly spark your team could really help the Eagles when Vick gets injured. Instead of hoping that Kafka is ready to be the backup, having Tebow assures the Eagles that they have a guy ready to come in and win games. Basically Tebow is the ideal backup quarterback because he has proven that he can win.
The Eagles should also consider bringing in Tebow because he takes care of the football. In two years as Eagles starter, Mike Vick has thrown a total of 20 interceptions including 14 last year. And as a team, the Eagles had a total of 38 turnovers in 2011. In 11 starts last year for the Broncos, Tebow had just 6 interceptions. Tebow takes care of the ball, and turnovers were a big reason the Eagles failed to make the playoffs last year. If you remember a lot of the Eagles' turnovers came in the redzone. If Tebow were used in a redzone package for example, it would almost be a guarantee that the Eagles would get at least 3 points every time they get inside the 20. Games are won and lost because of turnovers and Tebow would certainly help in the turnover department.
Lastly, Tebow is extremely versatile on the offensive side of the ball. While he may not be able to play linebacker or safety, he can lineup as a wideout/tight end, or even a half back who can throw. In addition to being used as a backup quarterback, Tebow could be used in short down situations with Shady McCoy alongside him in the backfield, and in the redzone as well where he wouldn't be forced to use his arm as much.
Overall the Eagles take great pride in grooming quarterbacks. While they certainly weren't successful with Vince Young, they did greatly improve Mike Vick and I think they could do the same with Tim Tebow. Eagles fans have to remember that Vick is not exactly young. Vick will turn 32 in June, and with his eratic style of play there is no guarantee that he will be starter two or three years down the line. The Eagles have to prepare for the future and Tim Tebow in an Eagles uniform is a great option.
Feel free to leave your thoughts on Tebow mania and whether or not you think he should come to Philadelphia.
Update 12:54
The New York Jets have traded a 4th round pick to Denver for Tim Tebow. So much for Tebow in Philly.
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