The Philadelphia Eagles put an end to quarterback Tim Tebow’s future in the bleeding green nation when they released him on Saturday.
After a somewhat impressive preseason, Tebow still could have a chance to play with another NFL team that currently is in need of quarterback depth. Here are a few teams that don’t exactly boast the most enticing lineup of backup quarterbacks and should therefore consider giving Tebow a chance.
The Houston Texans
The Texans are down to two healthy quarterbacks after third-stringer Tom Savage sustained a severe shoulder sprain in the team’s fourth preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys. Therefore, the Texans could potentially benefit in signing a mobile, healthy Tebow to the team.
According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, the Texans are contemplating signing another quarterback to the practice squad or their active roster due to Savage’s current injury status.
“It’s a discussion that we’re having, whether to go out and possibly get a third quarterback or maybe have a quarterback on the practice squad, something like that,” coach Bill O’Brien said. “We haven’t made a final decision on that.”
Although Savage’s injury won’t require surgery, O’Brien indicated that the former fourth-round pick by Pittsburgh could miss substantial time. This leaves the team with only an injury-prone Brian Hoyer, who has been penciled in as Texans starter, and Ryan Mallett, whose performances were not exactly eye-opening during the preseason.
Tebow is about as durable as it gets when it comes to taking hits. Plus, he was quite impressive in his final two preseason games with Philly where he completed 13 of 19 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, he only threw one pick during the entire preseason.
Let’s just say that the Texans would be no worse off with Tebow in town. If Tebow was signed to Houston, he certainly would arrive with many fans already in hand.
The Cleveland Browns
The Browns would be in serious trouble if anything happened to starter Josh McCown this season. That would only leave a middling second-year Johnny Manziel in line to start since the team cut backups Thad Lewis and Pat Devlin.
Should Manziel be called to duty for the Browns this season, it could be scary. We saw what happened when he was giving the opportunity to start for the team last season. Johnny Football was an utter failure in 2014, completing only 18 of 35 passes for 175 yards, two picks and zero touchdowns.
Also noteworthy, the Browns’ past 10 starting quarterbacks have failed to lead the team to a postseason berth. When Tebow started for the Broncos in 11 games in 2011, he managed to lead the team to two series of playoffs. For this, Tebow does have some appeal when we look at the dreary quarterbacks from years past in Cleveland.
And, it’s not like McCown, who struggled as a starter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season, is going to lead the Browns into the promised land.
Imagine all the hype in Cleveland if Tebow and Manziel were on the same team. If anything, it would make the Browns one of the most interesting teams to follow in 2015.
The Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are down to two quarterbacks after cutting Dustin Vaughan and Jameill Showers. This leaves only backup quarterback Brandon Weeden sitting behind starter Tony Romo.
Adding Tebow—who could be an asset in two-point conversion situations—this year is an intriguing thought. The Cowboys had the fourth-highest scoring offense in 2014 for which 56 extra points after touchdowns (PAT’s) were attempted last season. Imagine Tebow being utilized to rush in some extra two-pointers this coming season.
Additionally, if something should happen to Romo, Weeden isn’t necessarily the most reliable backup option. Even he doesn’t want to consider what would happen if the ‘Boys had to call him into action this season.
In Weeden’s one start last year for the Cowboys when Romo was sidelined with a back injury, the Cowboys lost. Weeden only completed 58.5 percent of his passes and threw two interceptions along the way.
With the Cowboys desperately needing depth beyond Weeden, there are worse options the team could turn to other than young, durable Tebow.
See, Cowboys fans are already thinking the same thing.
Surely, Tebow won’t remain without a team for long, right?