Tim Tebow: Jets Will Regret Not Surrounding QB with Talented WRs

Fun Fact of the Day: Tim Tebow doesn’t have the best arm in the NFL.

I know. You’re baffled. But, believe it or not, the New York Jets quarterback occasionally struggles throwing the football.

This preseason, his struggles have even occurred a bit more frequently than “occasionally.” His less-than-ideal start in the "City That Never Lets Its QB Sleep" continued on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, as he went 4-of-14 for 55 yards and an interception. In the previous two games, he finished with a combined passer rating of 35.4.

But, Tebow’s poor passing this preseason shouldn’t shock anyone. New York knew what it was getting when it traded for him—a gamer with a sub-arm. But, if the Jets fail to surround Tebow with talent to mask his weaknesses and allow his strengths to shine, his weaknesses are so damning, that’s all you’ll be able to see.

Santonio Holmes is a capable No. 1 wide receiver. Dustin Keller is a respectable tight end. But, other than that, New York has nothing.

Jeremy Kerley is far from being a starting-caliber receiver. And he was “deep in the doghouse” earlier this August.

Stephen Hill isn’t any further along than Kerley. He only recorded four total catches in the Jets’ first two preseason games.

And while he had five against the Panthers, his hands of stone overshadowed any flashes of brilliance. One drop even led to an interception.

Adam Klug of ESPN tweeted during the New York receiving corps’ pitiful performance:

Santonio Holmes and Stephen Hill just made 2 of the worst drops I've ever seen. The Jets will be lucky to win 6 games.

— Adam Klug (@ESPNKlug) August 27, 2012

Not only are the Jets not top heavy at the position, they lack depth as well. So much so that cornerback Antonio Cromartie could be forced to play both ways at times this season.

Tebow performed magic with Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker. But, he won’t be able to repeat that act with New York’s current corps.

David Daniels is a featured columnist at Bleacher Report and a syndicated writer.

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