Posted on 03/21/2015 12:22:51 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Eagles head coach Chip Kelly has become known as a guy who does things his own way. That doesn't seem to be on the verge of changing any time soon.
If Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly has his way, Tim Tebow will become the newest member of the Philly quarterback room and former fourth-round pick Matt Barkley will find himself vying for a roster spot on a different NFL team come training camp.
"Sources with the Eagles say they are trying to trade Matt Barkley. If he is traded, I'm told there's an "80% chance" they'll sign Tim Tebow," tweeted Dianna Marie Russini of NBC4 in Washington.
Deep breaths, Eagles fans.
Deep breaths.
On Monday, Tebow, who hasn't played in a regular-season game in the NFL since 2012, worked out for the Eagles. He has most recently been working for ESPN as an SEC Network analyst.
"Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, but the team is not planning to sign him at this time," reads an ESPN report announcing the workout.
Tebow is a former first-round draft pick of the Denver Broncos who struggled to find consistency in terms of production, but always seemed gifted with the ability to pull out victory in a game's waning moments.
Tebow's most recent NFL experience came in the form of an unsuccessful training camp tryout with the New England Patriots in 2013.
"I will remain in relentless pursuit of continuing my lifelong dream of being an NFL quarterback," Tebow wrote on Twitter after he was released by New England.
In his NFL career, Tebow completed 47.9 percent of his passes for 2,422 yards, 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions and added 989 yards rushing for 12 touchdowns.
Were he, in fact, to wind up with Philly, he would be reunited with former New York Jets teammate and fellow quarterback, Mark Sanchez.
Barkley, who the team traded up to grab with the 98th selection in the 2013 NFL Draft, has appeared in four games in his NFL career, amassing 30 completions, 300 yards, four interceptions and zero touchdowns.
His value is severely limited and it is unlikely Kelly will be able to get much in the way of compensation for his rights.
Interesting
Doug Flutie was also a Heisman winner but everybody said he was "too short" to play QB in the NFL and he was considered controversial for his political beliefs (for example, he crossed the picket lines during the NFL strike back in 1987.
But where he went and was given a chance, he lit it up.
Set all kinds of records in Canada and did a nice job in the NFL when he was finally given some chances later in his career when he was well past his prime. His last season was in the NFL was with New England in 2005 where he backed up Tom Brady.
In Flutie's last game, he became the first player to drop-kick an extra point since 1941. He was 43 years old! He also has the NFL record for an over-40 year old QB in terms of rushing yards and rushing TDs.
I think Tebow could well have a similar kind of career.
Sam.... The Washington Redskins had a short QB (5’7”) by the name of Eddie LaBaron. Played in the ‘50s. He also served in the Marines in Korea. He was one of their best QBs. Check this link.
http://www.redskinshistorian.com/content/superstar-1950s-redskins-qb-eddie-lebaron
Thanks
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