He's no longer the focal point in Jacksonville now that Trevor Lawrence is the team's franchise quarterback. It will be interesting to see how many snaps Gardner Minshew will draw during OTAs. The pitch count is not as big as the fact as keeping him upright.” Eye on Gardner Minshew's role That’s the biggest thing is we’ve got to keep people away from him.
We’re just worried about any chance of that arm getting jammed right now. He can’t hand off right now, he can’t take a direct snap from under center.
"Pitch count, throwing the ball I don’t see is the issue. “I think you’ll get him pretty close to full-go by the end of Phase 3: OTAs and mandatory minicamps,'' Meyer said on May 15. Besides Tebow, the Jaguars' tight end room includes Chris Manhertz, James O'Shaughnessy, Luke Farrell, Tyler Davis, and Ben Ellefson.Īs he was in rookie minicamp, top rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence is expected to remain limited with about 30-40 throws per practice in OTAs, The Jaguars are taking precautions to avoid any potential setbacks for Lawrence, who underwent surgery for a torn labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder in February. Tebow is no different from any undrafted rookie or a veteran desperately trying to make a lasting impression every snap is a chance to show they belong.
JAGUARS SIGN TIM TEBOW FULL
Yet voluntarily organized team activity workouts are not the same as training camp when full pads come on and live tackling starts. The Jaguars worked him out three times before extending him a one-year, $920,000 veteran minimum contract last week, so he must have shown something. The tell signs will be, obviously: can he catch? Does he look natural when he breaks or cuts as he runs his routes? Timeline: A look at Tim Tebow's football career, from Nease High to Gators to JaguarsĪt the top: Tim Tebow jersey leads sales on NFL shop less than 24 hours after signing with Jaguarsįinally, the practice gates will swing open for the media to see up close how Tebow performs on the field on Thursday.įrom position drills to 7-on-7 work, it will be noticeable whether Tebow has what it takes to play tight end or doesn't. Return to NFL: Jaguars sign Tim Tebow to play tight end Tebow has not been on an NFL roster since 2015 when he failed to make the Philadelphia Eagles' final 53-man squad for the regular season. It's clear Meyer isn't concerned about the critics who think giving Tebow a chance to make an NFL comeback will be a failed experiment. They are currently neighbors, living on the same street in the gated Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club, according to Duval County property records.
The 2007 Heisman Trophy quarterback, Tebow helped Meyer win two national championship championships at Florida.Īnd no matter what becomes of the tight end experiment, the admiration between Tebow and Meyer appears unbreakable. But there are others who think the only reason Tebow is wearing the Jaguars' teal-colored practice gear is primarily because of the admiration that Urban Meyer holds for him. Some fans, especially those on the First Coast, want to see him overcome the odds and the Jaguars' 53-man roster for the regular season. 85 for the Jaguars and will be among the 90 players participating in this week's organized team activity workouts that began on Monday.Īnd no matter what, Tebow is going to be the center of attention. Tim Tebow is 33, has been out of the NFL for six years, and has never played tight end in his career.īut he's now No.
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