Can Tebow help at the goal line?
August, 5, 2012
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Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com
CORTLAND, N.Y. -- It became a big story Thursday when the Jets, in a "live" goal-line drill, unveiled the Wildcat with Tim Tebow, who ran for a touchdown on a power play. They believe Tebow can be a weapon in goal-line situations.
A closer look reveals the Jets were among the top goal-line teams last season, so it's fair to wonder how much better they can be with Tebow.
ESPN Stats & Information came up with these nuggets from the 2011 season:
Most Goal-To-Go TDs
Patriots -- 31
Saints -- 29
Packers -- 28
Eagles -- 25
Falcons -- 24
Jets -- 23
Giants -- 23
Most Plays at 1-Yard Line
Patriots --27
Falcons -- 21
Dolphins, Panthers, Raiders -- 16
Jets, 49ers, Giants --14*
*- Jets: 12 Rush, 2 Pass
Most Rush TDs From 1-Yard Line
Patriots -- 8
Panthers -- 8
Falcons -- 8
Jets --7
Giants --7
A closer look reveals the Jets were among the top goal-line teams last season, so it's fair to wonder how much better they can be with Tebow.
ESPN Stats & Information came up with these nuggets from the 2011 season:
Most Goal-To-Go TDs
Patriots -- 31
Saints -- 29
Packers -- 28
Eagles -- 25
Falcons -- 24
Jets -- 23
Giants -- 23
Most Plays at 1-Yard Line
Patriots --27
Falcons -- 21
Dolphins, Panthers, Raiders -- 16
Jets, 49ers, Giants --14*
*- Jets: 12 Rush, 2 Pass
Most Rush TDs From 1-Yard Line
Patriots -- 8
Panthers -- 8
Falcons -- 8
Jets --7
Giants --7
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