New York Jets: 10 Reasons Tim Tebow Can Beat out Mark Sanchez in QB Battle

Even if the Jets training camp is not featured on "Hard Knocks" this summer, there will be non-stop coverage of the QB battle between Mark Sanchez and the newly-acquired Tim Tebow.

While Rex Ryan has stood firm that Sanchez will, in fact, remain the starter, the timing of the deal seems a bit curious considering the Jets had just signed Drew Stanton to become the backup. The Jets front office exemplified that they are only interested in generating revenue.

If that's the case, then why would they not take the next logical step and announce Tebow will be the starter? Because they will allow Sanchez the time to play himself out of the role and not create an uproar this early.

In the case of a QB competition, here are 10 reasons why Tebow can beat out Sanchez and turn New York into an endless Tim-sanity insane asylum.

No. 10: Tebow Is Made for Broadway

Every Tebow move was dissected in Denver, which has not exactly been known as a media town. Some players might have shied away from the spotlight; Tebow embraced it. He is perfectly comfortable in front of the camera, and seems to be genuinely interested in the questions from reporters.

Well, if he keeps that type of composure, he will have a shot to succeed under the bright lights of NY.

His ascension from fourth stringer entering training camp to a postseason victory was nothing short of shocking. Tebow's mere presence on the team has created a whirlwind of news coverage, so just imagine what will happen when he enters a game.

While he may not have the penchant to make TMZ headlines with his behavior, he certainly possesses the pizzazz and affable personality that the New York fans associate with. Sanchez may have the qualities to have a long career in Broadway, but he does not have the ability to lead the team to a Super Bowl, and No. 15 is next in line.

No. 9: Tebow Competitive Nature Will Come to the Forefront

The stories have been told a thousand times: Tebow being told he was not good enough to be a high school QB, then he won Florida's Player of the Year. He was told he could not be a college QB, then he won the Heisman. He was told he could not be a first-round draft pick, then he was selected 22nd overall. Finally, he was told he could not be a starting QB and he won a playoff game.

Just when you think he's been neutralized, he orchestrates a fourth-quarter comeback. Last year alone he had five fourth quarter comebacks in a seven-game span.

Sanchez has had nine in his three-year career.

Tebow has been renowned for his incredible work ethic which has even inspired documentaries. Sanchez, on the other hand, has been criticized by his teammates (or just one teammate), for a lack of commitment.

We will find out early on in training camp who wants the position more, and the rest of the team will make it evident through their words to the media who they want leading the charge.

No. 8: Sanchez No Longer Exudes Confidence

Even though his rookie season stat line was not overly impressive; Sanchez seemed to keep his calm in the biggest spots. He was able to remain poised enough to enter hostile environments on the road and come away with a victory.

He seemed to possess the all-important quality of composure. One bad game did not directly lead to a string of underwhelming performances.

While he was definitely treated with kid gloves the first two seasons he led the Jets to the AFC title game, some wondered whether he could be anything more than a 'game-manager'.

Once he was given more of the playbook, it seemed he was not ready for it. Most concerning, he played his worst when the Jets needed him the most.

The running game was not dynamic which meant he needed to throw the ball more. Maybe not 59 times, which nearly caused Adam Schein to pop a blood vessel.

Basically, when the pressure was on and there was no safety net, Sanchez folded like a cheap suit. That is why Woody Johnson and company could not be at peace with remaining stagnant in the offseason.

No. 7: His Magic Will Translate to New York

The incredible thing about Tim Tebow's 2011 season was that even if you thought you had it all figured out, you did not. Nobody in their right minds could have predicted him playing dreadful for a half, sometimes, three quarters, sometimes 57 minutes before he would suddenly 'turn it on' and win a football game.

He beat the Dolphins, Chiefs, Jets, Chargers, Vikings, Bears and Steelers in the fourth quarter of overtime, much to the dismay of Merill Hoge. There was no logical reason, besides teams playing a prevent defense which enabled him to move down the field much easier and ultimately into position to kick a winning field goal.

But that does not explain his sudden precise passes or vast grasp on the urgency of the moment. Many quarterbacks are not great, but they usually are consistently inept, Tebow transformed from dreadful to superior in a matter of minutes.

The Jets are in a gray area of whether they have a franchise quarterback in Sanchez. If he struggles mightily out of the gate, which is not out of the realm, they will be convinced he is not the guy.

Tebow will step in, and most likely struggle throwing accurate passes as well. The crowd may become inpatient. But he will only be setting the stage for a miraculous comeback which will win over the New York crowd.

No. 6: Sanchez Has Taken a Beating over His Career

For anybody that watched every Jets game last season, you know what type of bruising hits were put on Mark Sanchez.

I will never question the man's toughness after returning to the game after this hit from Von Miller, which put his status in question for the next week

That was not the only time Sanchez took a beating. The Ravens nearly mutilated the young QB in the early season matchup which exposed Colin Baxter and Vladimar Ducasse as nothing more than tackling sleds.

Jason Babin, Osi Umenyiora, Mark Anderson and Cameron Wake also gave him some solid licks.

His body is much older than his birth certificate will indicate. Football takes a toll on the human body, and it will affect his skills.

Tebow may run around with reckless abandon, but is built like a linebacker and delivers hits just as bruising as the defenders trying to get him.

Can Wayne Hunter do to Tim Tebow what Mo Lewis did for Tom Brady?

No. 5: He Gives the Jets a More Effective Running Game

In the first year of the Rex Ryan regime, the Jets averaged 172.3 yards per game. Much of that was due to the terrific season by Thomas Jones and the effectiveness of the Wildcat.

In the offseason, the Jets replaced the aging Thomas Jones with the also-aging LaDainian Tomlinson. While Tomlinson used to be capable of plays like this and 1,400-plus yards, his production suffered and only gained 914 yards. The Jets as a team averaged 148 yards per game on the ground.

Last season, the Jets were without Brad Smith, who signed with the division-rival Buffalo Bills. The efficiency of their Wildcat formation suffered, and Tomlinson gained only 280 yards on the ground. The Jets team rushed for only 105.8 yards per game, which was 22nd in the league.

They attempted to have more of an aerial attack, but did not receive great efficiency from the quarterback position.

With the hiring of Tony Sparano, the Jets are definitely trying to re-establish their 'ground-and-pound' attack, which will mean Tebow will be in the middle of the offense.

Tebow averaged 47 yards per game on the ground by himself last season. How do you incorporate him the best? Put him under center.

No. 4: The Fans Want Him More

New York is a 'what have you done for me lately?' town. Players can be beloved one minute and thrown to the wolves the next. Exhibit A & B.

Well, when things were going right for Mark Sanchez and the Jets were one half from playing Drew Brees in the Super Bowl, everything was fine.

But, when Sanchez decided to make errant passes and cost the Jets a postseason berth, well, that put him on thin ice in the town.

While Sanchez may begin the season as a starter, a mediocre start (which may be 1-1) can be enough for a fan uproar.

In that event, it won't simply be the Tebow fanatics calling for their hero, but also the unbiased fans just looking for wins.

It may begin in preseason, and when it does, the sound will be deafening from the stadium as well as the Twittersphere.

No. 3: Because Skip Bayless Says so

Skip Bayless loves Tim Tebow. Legitimate man-crush on the dude.

Why is that relevant?

Because Skip Bayless is never wrong. Just kidding he is usually wrong.

The question is, what lengths will Bayless go to in order for Tebow to be named starter? Block the stadium entrance? Call for a press conference dressed as Rex Ryan?

One thing is for certain, the man is vehement about the fact that Tebow is a true winner. He claims John Elway and company were not sold on the young man, and he needed to play for a organization that does.

Nobody knows for sure whether Tebow will sell the Jets on his ability, besides Skip Bayless of course.

So, if Woody Johnson watches "ESPN First Take," perhaps he will succumb to the pressure.

No. 2: Divine Intervention/Tebowing

There is generally no reason to bring religion into sports because God has more important things to worry about. But can anyone deny that Tebow seemingly was being led to victory by something more powerful than his own talents?

The bedlam certainly hit an apex last season when Tebow upset the heavily favored Pittsburgh Steelers defense by throwing for 316 yards, which coincided with his favorite verse of the Bible (John 3:16).

At that point, it wouldn't have been a surprise if Demaryius Thomas suddenly grew angel wings and flew right off into the sky.

Even if members of the Jets front office are not very spiritual, they may begin holding regular Sunday service on the field if Tebow begins making improbable comebacks.

Sorry, Mark, but there is one thing you've allegedly accomplished that Tim has not.

No. 1: Woody Johnson Sent a Message with This Acquisition

If the Jets organization was completely sold on Mark Sanchez, they would've made the prudent decision to keep Drew Stanton as the backup quarterback.

Obviously, Mark Brunell was not much of a threat to Sanchez as a starter which may have made him more complacent.

Every team has a backup QB that can step in during the event of an injury to their starter. Instead, the Jets have a backup QB who has a huge following that will create a giant distraction.

Jets owner Woody Johnson and the team brass knew this, but elected to create a stir. By releasing Stanton, it shows they did not plan on Tebow becoming available entering the offseason and jumped into it as a desperation move.

It is evident the Jets organization envisions Tebow as the starter in the near future.