Cimini speculates there's a small chance Tebow could be traded soon

jetstream23 · 10-17-2012, 01:23 AM

I'd say a 0.04% chance...but interesting speculation nonetheless.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jet...t-affect-tebow

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Does QB tryout affect Tebow?

An interesting name came across the NFL transactions wire Tuesday -- free-agent QB Kevin O'Connell, who worked out for the Jets.

Once upon a time -- September, 2009 -- the Jets traded for O'Connell, in part, because they opened against the Patriots and they wanted to pick his brain for Patriots intel. He was drafted by the Patriots and spent the previous year on their roster. It just so happens the Jets face their AFC East rival this week, but he's too far removed from that situation to be of any help.

So why would the Jets bring in O'Connell for a look-see? This is a player they've said goodbye to on three different occasions. Their depth chart is filled, with Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow and Greg McElroy So why?

Make no mistake, this wasn't random. GM Mike Tannenbaum isn't a random kind of guy; there had to be a reason. Which raises a question: With the trading deadline only two weeks away, is there a chance the Jets could trade Tebow and make Greg McElroy the No. 2?

Rex Ryan already is on record as saying the Wildcat hasn't been as successful as he expected. There also have been rumblings that Tebow is frustrated by his smaller-than-anticipated role. The man has played only 50 offensive snaps in six games, making more of an impact as a personal protector on the punt team than on offense. It has become quite clear that Ryan doesn't know how to use him or never wanted him in the first place.

I found it interesting that Patriots coach Bill Belichick delivered a virtual filibuster Tuesday on the value of Tebow, detailing all the different ways he's supposedly helping the Jets -- if only it were true. It almost seemed like Belichick was exaggerating Tebow's importance to tweak the Jets for under-utilizing him.

Obviously, they'd be admitting a colossal mistake by trading Tebow. Plus, we know owner Woody Johnson is a big Tebow fan. For those reasons, a trade is highly unlikely. Plus, who'd want him? Maybe we're reading too much into O'Connell's workout, but you have to know that everything happens for a reason inside the big building in Florham Park.

Funaz · 10-17-2012, 01:29 AM

We can only hope..

Whichfan · 10-17-2012, 01:31 AM

Tebow <-> MJD

Get it done please. Fix your run game and let my boy go home.

Ruby2 · 10-17-2012, 01:33 AM

LOL no

Buzzsaw · 10-17-2012, 01:36 AM

Would love for this to happen, but Woody wouldn't sign off on it

KR · 10-17-2012, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Whichfan

Tebow <-> MJD

Get it done please. Fix your run game and let my boy go home.

I love tebow, but would trade him in a second plus picks for mjd.

Shonn Greene is terrible and one game doesn't change that.

jetstream23 · 10-17-2012, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzzsaw

Would love for this to happen, but Woody wouldn't sign off on it

Agreed. He just said about a week ago that Tebow's here for 3 years. I'd love to see us move Tebow for an experienced RB or WR though. Tebow and a 6th for MJD?

jetstream23 · 10-17-2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KR

I love tebow, but would trade him in a second plus picks for mjd.

+1

Tebow can be a difference maker for the Jets on about 4 or 5 plays per game. MJD has the potential to be a difference maker 20+ times per game.

Bhoys in Green · 10-17-2012, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jetstream23

Agreed. He just said about a week ago that Tebow's here for 3 years. I'd love to see us move Tebow for an experienced RB or WR though. Tebow and a 6th for MJD?

It feels like it was just last week that Cimini was tweeting that he had never seen tebow throw so much in pregame warmups and that big changes must be afoot.

Oh wait, it was.

Darth Vader · 10-17-2012, 02:07 AM

maybe they trade sanchez

jxc · 10-17-2012, 02:28 AM

I don't get the ongoing fascination with Kevin O'Connell.

But if it shakes up the QB lineup in any way I'm for it. Well except for the third stringer. He's solid.

jetstream23 · 10-17-2012, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jxc

I don't get the ongoing fascination with Kevin O'Connell.

But if it shakes up the QB lineup in any way I'm for it. Well except for the third stringer. He's solid.

lol

We always love what's behind Door #3....it's the mystery of the unknown.

Dimitri_0515 · 10-17-2012, 03:06 AM

I though Tebow was a team player? Why is he frustrated.

FijiJet · 10-17-2012, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jxc

I don't get the ongoing fascination with Kevin O'Connell.

But if it shakes up the QB lineup in any way I'm for it. Well except for the third stringer. He's solid.

Me neither, never understood what's so great about this guy.

Looks like another meaningles speculative article from Cimini. A small chance of this happening you say Richie? Way to go out on a limb man... Nothing to see here...

Mainejet · 10-17-2012, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzzsaw

Would love for this to happen, but Woody wouldn't sign off on it

So would I. Trade Tebow and get as much value as possible out of him. Promote Greg McElroy to number ONE. Make Sanchez the backup. Sign O'Connell and allow him to compete for the rest of the season straight up with Sanchez to see who is most deserving to be the number 2 QB.

Green + White · 10-17-2012, 05:30 AM

Woody, give us MJD! Would do the trade in a heartbeat.

escamoter2 · 10-17-2012, 06:24 AM

Why are we working out a guy who we got rid of as if we know nothing about him

Dunnie · 10-17-2012, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Vader

maybe they trade sanchez

Maybe we will all win the lottery ... Unfortunately this won't happen because of his silly salary.

crasherino · 10-17-2012, 07:08 AM

Why would the Jets try out O'Connell? They've had him 3 differennt times. What would they learn by watching him throw the ball?

Charlie Brown · 10-17-2012, 07:28 AM

If the Jets trade Tebow now it would show how clueless they have been IMO.

I was firmly against the Tebow trade in the begining but he is not the problem with the Jets performances to date!!!!

He isn't responsible for Sanchez's being inaccurate so far this year, WRs running the wrong routes, RBs who except for one game being well below average, the drops, the LBs being old and slow, the Jets until the last game being unwilling to put in the young defensive talent for enough snaps and on and on...

No, Tebow has been from a distance, a good temate and a player who is exciting and has tried hard when he is out there. Should he be the starting QB IMO again no, but to somehow act like he has been holding this team back after the Jets went out to get him would be disgraceful....

They would have to get a quality offensive player for it to make sense to me.

10-17-2012, 07:28 AM	#20
Charlie Brown Please Pray for the Safety of Everyone!!! Jets Insider VIP Join Date: May 1999 Location: New York City Posts: 5,522	If the Jets trade Tebow now it would show how clueless they have been IMO. I was firmly against the Tebow trade in the begining but he is not the problem with the Jets performances to date!!!! He isn't responsible for Sanchez's being inaccurate so far this year, WRs running the wrong routes, RBs who except for one game being well below average, the drops, the LBs being old and slow, the Jets until the last game being unwilling to put in the young defensive talent for enough snaps and on and on... No, Tebow has been from a distance, a good temate and a player who is exciting and has tried hard when he is out there. Should he be the starting QB IMO again no, but to somehow act like he has been holding this team back after the Jets went out to get him would be disgraceful.... They would have to get a quality offensive player for it to make sense to me. Last edited by Charlie Brown; 10-17-2012 at 08:08 AM.

10-17-2012, 01:29 AM	#2
Funaz Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,404	We can only hope..

10-17-2012, 01:31 AM	#3
Whichfan Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 453	Tebow <-> MJD Get it done please. Fix your run game and let my boy go home.

10-17-2012, 01:33 AM	#4
Ruby2 Patron and Grapefruit Juice Bitchess!!! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jerseystrong Posts: 17,025	LOL no

10-17-2012, 01:36 AM	#5
Buzzsaw Jets Insider VIP Board Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 26,303	Would love for this to happen, but Woody wouldn't sign off on it

10-17-2012, 02:07 AM	#10
Darth Vader Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,872	maybe they trade sanchez

10-17-2012, 02:28 AM	#11
jxc All League Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,990	I don't get the ongoing fascination with Kevin O'Connell. But if it shakes up the QB lineup in any way I'm for it. Well except for the third stringer. He's solid.

10-17-2012, 03:06 AM	#13
Dimitri_0515 Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,182	I though Tebow was a team player? Why is he frustrated.

10-17-2012, 05:30 AM	#16
Green + White furor teutonicus Veteran Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NRW, Germany Posts: 1,021	Woody, give us MJD! Would do the trade in a heartbeat.

10-17-2012, 06:24 AM	#17
escamoter2 All League Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,988	Why are we working out a guy who we got rid of as if we know nothing about him

10-17-2012, 07:08 AM	#19
crasherino Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 16,826	Why would the Jets try out O'Connell? They've had him 3 differennt times. What would they learn by watching him throw the ball?