[Mr. Jeeves]

Tebow's best chance is as a backup fullback. He can run the ball fairly well, throw option passes as needed, and is big enough to block effectively for Brady in the backfield. He might also be useful on special teams. Tight end is probably too much of a stretch from what he does now even if the roster spot was wide open (which, as you point out, it certainly is not).

I still think they just signed him to run trick plays against the Jets. :)

[Leto]

Well as a life long Pats fan (since the franchise started). let me say the following.

If Hernandez is indicted for Obstruction of Justice he will never play for the Pats again. Gronk will placed on PUP, but will play starting in mid season, don’t think he will be at full strength this year, but will still be a ++ TE. They have plenty of options at TE. Ballard will start and then back up Gronk as the inline TE, Sudfeld will be the surprise and be the pass catching TE (Hernandez’s role). Fells & Hooman will be on the roster 1 may get cut when Gronk returns

Tebow will have a chance to develop as a back up QB for the next few years. He will have chances to show off his skills during preseason games. He could remain as a backup or go to another team to start. IMO they will keep Mallet to become the starter when Brady retires, think Rodgers/Farve or Young/Montana.

I think the Pats will develop Tebow into a serviceable NFL QB, he will be in a very good place to learn.