The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... When it comes to Tebow, the Patriots have nothing to lose. After the Patriots on Tuesday made the Tebow signing official, and NFL.com's Albert Breer and Ian Rapoport reported that the quarterback inked a two-year contract worth the veteran minimum that includes zero guaranteed money and has incentives in 2014 based solely on playing time. Rapoport adds, via a source who has seen the contract, that Tebow received no signing bonus.
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Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Terms of the deal were not officially announced by the team, but this information suggests the Patriots can cut Tebow at any time. On the field, Tebow was brought to New England for one reason: to play quarterback. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport emphasized this Monday and ESPN backed it up Tuesday, reporting that Tebow will not be put on the field as a tight end or running back, and he won't steal away snaps from Tom Brady. Remember: Brady has been remarkably successful in short-yardage rushing attempts, converting 49 straight third-and-1 and fourth-and-1 rushes, dating back to Week 4 of the 2005 season. ... Meanwhile, HC Bill Belichick met the media for the first time with Tebow on his roster, and he kept his comments regarding Tebow to a minimum. “Anything we do is what we feel is in the best interest of the team. Tim is a talented player that’s smart and works hard, so we’ll see how it goes,” Belichick said when initially asked about Tebow. Pressed further, “We’ve already talked enough about him,” Belichick said. “I think I’ve covered it. Anything else?” Safe to say there will be.
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