Philadelphia Eagles Rumors: Tim Tebow Will Make The Team And Play A Lot, Eagles Linebacker Says


The Philadelphia Eagles are rumored to be drawing up big plans for Tim Tebow, with a fellow Eagles player saying that the unconventional quarterback will have a surprisingly big role on the team this year.

Tebow’s signing was the surprise of the offseason, with coach Chip Kelly giving Tebow a chance even after the quarterback spent the last two seasons out of the NFL. Many believed that the outside-the-box coach had some kind of plan for Tebow, including many who believed Tebow would become a two-point specialist.

But now, it appears that Tim Tebow is climbing his way up the roster in the old fashioned way, by outplaying those ahead of him. Reports from team activities said that Tebow was looked sharp compared to third string quarterback Matt Barkley, and solidifying his chances to make the team.

Those rumors grew even more this week when a Philadelphia Eagles player said Tebow is poised to play a big role this year.

Speaking to Radio One Detroit, linebacker Brandon Graham said he believes Tebow will not only make the team, but see real snaps.

“Tim Tebow is going to shock a lot of people because he’s going to make the team,” Graham said (via SB Nation). “I think he’ll play a lot.”

Tebow may also be poised to take advantage of Sam Bradford’s delicate health. Though he is recovering nicely from his second torn ACL, Bradford recently got a not-so-bright diagnosis from team doctors, who said he has a roughly 10 to 12 percent chance of tearing it again.

While that’s not a huge number, it could be enough for Chip Kelly and the rest of the Eagles front office to keep Tim Tebow around as an insurance policy.

Tebow is certainly putting in the work to make his NFL comeback a success. As Fox Sports noted, he teamed up with one of the best throwing coaches in the game.

“People have called Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tim Tebow many things, but one term they have to add to that list is humble. After finding no NFL teams to take him in, Tebow went back to square one and began training with former MLB pitcher Tom House.”

The rumors regarding Tim Tebow and the Philadelphia Eagles may only be ramping up. The team reports to training camp this week, and they are roughly two weeks from their first preseason game — Tebow’s first real game action in two years.

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