Tim Tebow might end up staying on the Jets after all, as general manager John Idzik said in a conference call that there would be a competition next season for the starting quarterback position and that he would be involved.
Tebow has been the subject of trade speculation for some time, as the Jets barely used him last year after trading for him from the Broncos. He spent just 70 plays on the field and completed only six of eight passes while rushing for 102 yards.
The quarterback has a unique set of skills and he could help out a number of NFL rosters, including the Patriots, Browns, Cardinals and Bills. Sports World Report has all the options for Tebow, including possible trades to the Raiders, Chiefs, Bills and Seahawks. Tebow is an intriguing figure and he is a proven winner, taking home championships at every level he has played at, including winning a Heisman Trophy.
Here is an idea of how he can fit on every NFL team, although it is unclear what teams actually want him.
Cowboys: Tony Romo hasn't gotten it done in the playoffs. Tebow won his first-ever playoff game.
Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill is the starter, but Tebow could bring the Wildcat back to South Beach.
Eagles: An actual option with Chip Kelly as the new coach.
Falcons: Matt Ryan won a playoff game, but he couldn't defeat the 49ers. No solid backup here, maybe a good fit.
Giants: Eli Manning has the record for most consecutive starts among active QBs, but everyone needs a backup.
Jaguars: The team has said no, but the fans are clamoring for a yes.
Jets: Everyone knows how this went.
Lions: Matthew Stafford has an elite arm but throws too many picks.
Packers: Aaron Rodgers is the only QB here, but they just lost backup Matt Flynn to Seahawks.
Panthers: Cam Newton is the starter, but he runs, he could get hurt.
Patriots: The team has a backup in Ryan Mallet, but Brady retires eventually.
49ers: Colin Kaepernick started the season coming in for Alex Smith, so why can't Tebow do the same for Kaepernick? Jim Harbaugh would love his toughness.
Bears: This one is already real because new head coach Marc Trestman worked with Tebow before he was drafted. Jay Cutler could use a push from behind to play better.
Bengals: Andy Dalton is the "man" in Cinincatti, but Tebow could be a great decoy much like how coordinator Jay Gruden used wideout Mohamed Sanu from Rutgers.
Bills: Ryan Fitzpatrick isn't getting it done. New coach Doug Marrone could shake things up big time with Tebow.
Broncos: This already happened once....doubt it will happen again now that Hall of Famer Peyton Manning is around. But hey, Denver round two anyone?
Browns: Cleevland needs a quarterback. Brandon Weeden is the senior citizen of rookies and the Browns could use some excitement with a new head coach.
Buccaneers: Josh Freeman didn't get it done this year and Florida is Tebow's home state.
Cardinals: Awful at quarterback this season with John Skelton, Kevin Kolb and Ryan Lindley. Tebow would be an upgrade.
Chargers: New coach, Philip Rivers is a turnover machine. A good backup role could be a fit for Tebow.
Chiefs: Another team with a new coach. Andy Reid could bring Tebow in like he did with Michael Vick and make a quarterback out of him.
Colts: Andrew Luck is the answer, but the team messed up in the past by not getting a good backup for Peyton.
Raiders: A Real place. Carson Palmer is not long term option, neither is Terrell Pryor.
Rams: Sam Bradford was number one pick, but injury prone.
Ravens: Flacco is a new champion, but he needs a real backup.
Redskins: As evidenced by RGIII, all teams need a second option. Ok, they have Cousins, but a third option is good too.
Saints: Drew Brees throws for a lot of yards, Tebow could be a change of pace type.
Seahawks: Russell Wilson is the man with the plan here. Tebow could fit in with eccentric Pete Carroll.
Steelers: Big Ben is Pittsburgh, but as seen by this season, a better backup is needed.
Texans: Matt Schaub is solid but not sexy. Tebow would bring a new element in.
Titans: Jake Locker appears not to be the future.
Vikings: Christian Ponder looked good in 2012 until he didn't.
