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| xubb | Jan 11 2014, 01:14 AM Post #1 |
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NEW YORK -- Tim Tebow will probably fling a few passes in big moments for the Jets this season. He might also run the ball a little. And hand it off, too. The NFLs most popular backup quarterback could also play some on special teams as the punt protector and throw his body around while clobbering returners. "Whatever Im asked to do," Tebow said during minicamp last month, "Im going to do it." And everyone will be watching. With plenty of scrutiny. Hes New Yorks not-so-secret weapon -- and the teams biggest mystery heading into training camp. Tebow is not a starter and has no defined role yet, but is expected to be a major part of the offence. Hes listed as a quarterback -- Mark Sanchezs backup, at that -- but thats just merely a label as far as Rex Ryan is concerned. "Hes a football player," the Jets coach said. "Weve said it for a long time. This guys an excellent football player and a great competitor." Tebow also commands the spotlight. With his humble, aw-shucks persona and strong Christian beliefs, hes a fan favourite with the devoted following of a rock star. Billboards welcomed Tebowmania to the New York/New Jersey area after he was traded from Denver in March, and his green and white No. 15 Jets jersey is already one of the leagues most popular. The front of his locker was jam-packed with reporters whenever he spoke during the off-season. Again, for the backup quarterback. As for on the field, the Jets have revealed only this: Tebow will see plenty of action, likely out of a wildcat-style package, anywhere from a couple of plays to, as Ryan suggested, maybe as many as 20 per game. Its not necessarily a two-quarterback system, but rather, they envision Tebow as a NOSOUPFORYOUed-up version of wide receiver Brad Smith, the former college quarterback now with the Bills who was used sparingly in the Jets wildcat for a few seasons. "We were very effective running the wildcat and hes basically replacing Brad in that role," Ryan said. "Hes also your backup quarterback and hes also your personal protector, as was Brad Smith. So there are a lot of things that you can get, not just being the No. 2 quarterback, that I thought was great for us. We know this guys a football player. Hes won a lot of games as a quarterback in this league already so we feel great about that, having depth at the quarterback position." But what does it all mean for Sanchez, who was labeled the next coming of Joe Namath a few years ago during consecutive trips to the AFC championship game? The challenge for Ryan and new offensive co-ordinator Tony Sparano during training camp will be to figure out how to maximize Tebows terrific athleticism while not interrupting the offences rhythm -- or damaging Sanchezs confidence. That will be the key to a season in which the Jets are hoping to rebound from last years 8-8 disappointing finish and return to the playoffs. "Ill do whatever I can to help this team win football games," said Tebow, who repeated that sentiment throughout the off-season. "Ill give my heart and soul whenever I step on that field and even when Im on the sidelines. And at the end of the day, thats all you can really ask of someone." The Jets have made it clear that Sanchez is the undisputed starting quarterback and Tebow a backup wholl do a lot more than just hold a clipboard. But, can Tebow and Sanchez really co-exist, especially when the backup is the most popular player on the roster -- if not the entire league? Fans grumbled last season whenever Sanchez made mistakes, and there were plenty of them as he threw 18 interceptions and lost eight fumbles. If that ugly trend continues, those same booing fans will be joined by the thousands of "Tebowmaniacs" who followed Tebow from Denver to New York and want nothing more than to see him start for the Jets. And what if Sanchez struggles and some teammates pine for Tebow Time, causing quite the conundrum for Ryan and his staff? Thats when Sanchezs confidence -- and ego -- will really be tested. "I think our team does a good job of pushing each other," Sanchez said, "and Tim only adds to that." Many fans and media think its only a matter of time before Tebow eventually supplants Sanchez as the No. 1 guy for the Jets. Its a situation that has been analyzed and criticized from the minute New York stunned the league by acquiring Tebow. "I think we were the only people who never had a problem with it, it seemed like," Ryan said. "We look at it as were adding a good football player, which we did. Is he behind Sanchez on the depth chart? Yes. Just like every team has a guy behind their starting quarterback. But he brings so much more to the table." In other words, forget that Tebow is a quarterback. Sure, he led a handful of jaw-dropping comebacks -- including a late 95-yard TD drive against the Jets -- while helping the Broncos make the playoffs after taking over for Kyle Orton last season. But the fact Tebow is built like a fullback at 6-foot-3 and 250 pounds, and is one of the strongest guys on the team could benefit an offence -- particularly in goal-line situations -- that will take a run-first approach, just as Ryan likes it. Shonn Greene is the starting running back, and Joe McKnight the change-of-pace guy but Tebow could take some direct snaps and rumble out of the backfield for big gains. There could also be moments when Sanchez and Tebow are lined up together -- Sanchez as the quarterback and Tebow as, well, thats for defences to figure out. Sanchez, of course, can ward off any controversy by improving in his fourth season, and allowing Tebows presence to actually take some pressure off him by adding another dimension to the offence. Whether thats at quarterback, running back, tight end or whatever else the Jets can come up with. "The things that he did at the University of Florida, all he did was win ballgames," wide receiver Santonio Holmes recently said of Tebow on the NFL Network. "He came to the NFL and all he did was make a few plays and help win very big ballgames when people counted them out. I think hes going to be that same guy coming to New York." Blaine Gabbert Jersey For Sale . The game, at the Khalifa International Stadium, is the third scheduled for Canada in 2013, following friendlies Jan. Patriots authentic jersey .A. 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Joel Vienneau stopped 42-of-44 shots for the victory as Brent Moran allowed seven goals on 35 shots in just his fourth career start. The man advantage clicked for both squads as Sudbury went 3-for-4 and Niagara 2-for-5. Elsewhere in the OHL, it was: Sault Ste. Marie 6, Erie 5 (SO); Ottawa 8, Kingston 6; Windsor 6, Guelph 4; Kitchener 3, Owen Sound 2 (SO); Plymouth 3, London 2; Mississauga 5, Brampton 1 and Saginaw 3, Oshawa 2. At Sudbury, Ont., Hamilton opened the scoring at 9:02 of the first period, however Leivo and Silk responded less than four minutes apart to give the Wolves a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes of play. Hamilton tied the score 1:02 into the second period with his second power-play goal of the game. Silk scored his second power-play goal of the game at 11:04 and Kantor scored another goal for Sudbury with the extra man at 18:50 to make it 4-2 heading into the final period. Silk, Kantor and Kahun each scored foor the Wolves in less than a four-minute span midway through the third period.dddddddddddd --- Greyhounds 6 Otters 5 (SO) At Erie, Pa., Connor Brown scored three times for the Otters (4-7-3), but it wasnt enough as Andrew Fritsch scored the winner in the shootout to give Sault Ste. Marie (8-7-0) the victory. --- 67s 8 Frontenacs 6 At Kingston, Ont., Tyler Graovac scored three times and assisted on two others and Sean Monahan had a goal and three assists as Ottawa (4-8-1) handed the Frontenacs (5-7-0) their fourth straight loss. --- Spitfires 6 Storm 4 At Guelph, Ont., Brandon Devlin scored once and set up two more and Jaroslav Pavelka made 31 saves as Windsor (7-5-0) downed the Storm (9-3-1), who lost for the first time in six outings. --- Rangers 3 Attack 2 (SO) At Kitchener, Ont., Matia Marcantuoni scored the lone goal of the shootout and Matt Puempel scored twice in regulation as the Rangers (7-4-1) edged Owen Sound (8-2-2) for its fourth straight victory. --- Whalers 3 Knights 2 At London, Ont., Matt Mahalak stopped 29-of-30 shots and Garrett Meurs scored the eventual winner midway through the second period as Plymouth (6-3-3) picked up its fourth win in its last five outings by defeating the Knights (8-4-1). --- Steelheads 5 Battalion 1 At Mississauga, Ont., Sam Babintsev scored his first career OHL goal and added an assist and Spencer Martin made 30 saves as the Steelheads (8-4-1) beat Brampton (5-5-5) for its sixth win in its last seven contests. --- Spirit 3 Generals 2 At Oshawa, Ont., Justin Kea scored twice, including the winner short-handed, as Saginaw (5-7-2) held on to defeat the Generals (9-5-1). |
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