Mark Sanchez Comments on Tim Tebow's Status with Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles' surprising signing of Tim Tebow seemingly muddled the team's quarterback situation, but Mark Sanchez isn't concerned about his standing.     

According to CSNPhilly.com, the expected backup to Sam Bradford revealed he was told Tebow was signed to have an extra arm in training camp while Bradford continues to work his way back from a torn ACL.

"He's obviously a great guy, he works hard. And we needed another guy to throw while Sam's still recovering," Sanchez said. "So that's the reason [for the signing], at least as explained to me. We're excited about the upcoming year and I think we have a great group."

However, as Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith noted, that reason doesn't necessarily add up:

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As a passer, Tebow is limited, which is why he has completed only 47.9 percent of his passes in his NFL career.

So while Sanchez may have been told that Tebow is just a camp arm, Chip Kelly must have other plans. If the Eagles wanted a camp arm, they would’ve signed someone with a better arm than Tebow.

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The Eagles inked Tebow, who hasn't played in the NFL regular season since 2012, on April 20. Following the signing, team vice president of player personnel Ed Marynowitz explained that the organization believes Tebow has made strides as a player, per ESPN.com's Phil Sheridan.

"We had exposure to him live when he was with New England, when they practiced here," Marynowitz said. "When we worked him out, we saw a great deal of improvement with him."

Marynowitz's comments suggest Tebow will be given every opportunity to earn a spot on the roster.

Tebow's low spot on the totem pole coupled with the fact that he has been out of football for so long means he has an uphill battle ahead of him, but Chip Kelly is an unconventional head coach who may see something special in the former Heisman Trophy winner.    

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