Tim Tebow: Fans Shouldn't Put Any Stock into Jets QB's Poor Completion Numbers

NFL fans would be foolish to put any stock into Tim Tebow's poor completion numbers this preseason with the New York Jets.

The fact that the Jets have yet to score a single touchdown in three exhibition games this summer is evidence enough that New York has not fielded the necessary talent to survive offensively in the NFL.

Tebow has two interceptions this August, and so does starting quarterback Mark Sanchez. The underachieving wide-receiver corps and lack of solid protection up front has hindered the progression of both Jets quarterbacks this preseason. 

Tebow has completed just 13-of-36 passes this August for 151 yards. Although those numbers would result in being cut for any other quarterback, Tebow has the resume to prove that the percentages are irrelevant. 

Somehow people seem to forget that Tebow managed to lead the Denver Broncos to an AFC West division title and the Divisional Round of the playoffs last season with similar production.

Why? Because he presents a lethal threat as a rusher. 

When things break down for the Jets offense, Tebow makes plays on his own. He has rushed 11 times this preseason for 84 yards. Although he hasn't scored, his legs allow him to move the chains and force defenses to respect the run. 

The result of Tebow's dual threat: There will always be big-play opportunities in the passing game.

Defensive backs and safeties can't cover receivers for the amount of time that Tebow creates behind the line of scrimmage, making for successful gains on busted plays. Tebow's big plays often resemble those of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. 

On the other hand, Sanchez hasn't completed more than 56.7 percent of his passes in a given season since he entered the NFL in 2009. The problem for Sanchez, though, is that he cannot run the ball like Tebow, thus making him a one-dimensional player. Therefore his dismal completion percentage is much more unforgiving. 

Tebow is not your average NFL quarterback. His team made it as far as Aaron Rodgers' did last season, despite his poor completion numbers. 

That's a testament to his multidimensional game and his ability to play through long, difficult stretches. Fans shouldn't put any stock into Tebow's poor completion numbers. He is more than just a passer for the Jets.  

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