Tim Tebow is 1-3 vs. new AFC East rivals

March, 21, 2012
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New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow -- that still sounds a little odd to write -- got plenty of action against the AFC East last season as starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos. But Tebow didn't experience much success against his new division rivals.

Tebow had a combined record of 1-3 against the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. His only victory came against the Dolphins, 18-15 in Week 7. Tebow lost to the Bills (40-14) in Week 16 and the Patriots in both Week 15 of the regular season (41-23) and the postseason (45-10). All three losses were blowouts.

It remains to be seen if Tebow's lack of success against the AFC East translates this season and beyond. First off, Tebow will not be the Jets' starting quarterback, so his snaps will be limited. Secondly, there's a lot more film on Tebow now. Teams will be more accustomed to what he brings to the table, especially in the AFC East, where every team saw him at least once last season.

Tebow actually beat the Jets in Week 11, which is one of the reasons New York went after Tebow. But now it's the Patriots, Bills and Dolphins who have to worry about defending him.

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