Tebow works on special teams: When the Jets acquired Tim Tebow, they said they'd find a number of ways to use him. One of those ways: A protector on punts. That's where Tebow practiced on Thursday as part of the team's OTA. He did work at quarterback and didn't look so hot. But coach Rex Ryan thinks Tebow will change how defenses play against their punt team. "They're going to line up, and they're going to come after Tebow," Ryan said. "What he can help us with, being that personal protector on the punt team, is 'Are you sure you really want to rush that punt?' If it is fourth-and-6 or 7, are you sure you really want to rush it, because we may fake it. ... Tim gives you that inside running presence, outside running presence, he can throw it. And -- by the way -- he'll run. He's a football player, we said it a long time ago. This guy is an excellent football player, a great competitor, and I have a feeling he'll run down and tackle somebody." (Updated 05/24/2012)
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Fantasy Analysis
The Jets are going to try and get Tebow acclimated to many positions including several on offense besides part-time quarterback. But until it's clear that he'll participate on a number of plays each week, he's not going to be worth the risk of using or owning in Fantasy. (Updated 05/24/2012).
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Tim Tebow was traded from the Broncos to the Jets this offseason, and he's now expected to be part of a quarterback rotation with Mark Sanchez. The Jets have said they would like to get Tebow about 20 plays a game, and that might not necessarily be all at quarterback. Plans are reportedly in the works to get Tebow time as an H-back, fullback, running back and as a protector on punts. He might be a jack-of-all-trades but it could mean minimal and unpredictable stat production. There's always the chance Tebow beats out Sanchez for the starting job, or simply plays well enough to earn more snaps, but that's tough to figure unless Sanchez falters during the year. That's what happened in 2011 -- Tebow opened the season behind Kyle Orton, got the chance to play and led the Broncos to the playoffs. He had at least 18 Fantasy points in six games with 11 starts and was a star in one playoff victory against the Steelers. But now he has to prove himself again. Tebow should not be drafted in the majority of leagues if he's coming off the bench, but he is someone to monitor. If Sanchez struggles then don't be surprised to see Tebow start. And even in his limited roles he could be a decent source of rushing yards, which could make him worth a late-round pick in leagues that start multiple quarterbacks. (Updated 5/24/12)
