Where will Tim Tebow land?
March, 2, 2010
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By ESPN.com staff | ESPN.com
NFL Draft: Where Tim Tebow might land
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is working to refine his throwing motion. Will he play QB or some other position in the NFL? Our NFL bloggers and Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson assess his chances of landing in each division. Also, Todd McShay explains 
how Tebow performed during his workouts at the combine.
| Team | Analysis | Draft Probability |
|---|---|---|
| NFC EAST by Matt Williamson | ||
 | This is Jerry Jones that we are talking about, so Tim Tebow might just end up in Dallas. That's not an indictment of Tony Romo, but grooming another quarterback for the Cowboys' stable might not be such a terrible idea this year. | Low |
 | This one doesn't seem likely to me, but the Giants certainly are in the market for an upgrade at backup quarterback. | Low |
 | As it stands, the Eagles now have more quarterbacks than they know what to do with. But Andy Reid does value strong quarterbacks who move well and is a collector at the position. | Low |
 | With Tebow's long release and inability to get the ball out quickly, he does not appear to be a good fit in Mike Shanahan's offense (or anyone's offense) in Washington. | Medium |
| NFC WEST by Mike Sando | ||
 | Matt Leinart is the only quarterback on the Cardinals' roster, so I wouldn't rule out Tebow entirely. Arizona does need numbers at the position. | Low |
 | The 49ers have strongly advocated a best-player-available philosophy in the draft, and their quarterback situation is far from settled for the long term. | Medium |
 | The Rams' viability as a landing spot for Tebow hinges in part on whether the team drafts Sam Bradford first overall. If the Rams do not select Bradford, they could be in the market for a quarterback later in the draft. | Medium |
 | With Seattle needing to rebuild its lines on both sides of the ball, and with the offense lacking every-down playmakers, selecting Tebow might be a luxury the team can't afford. | Low |
| NFC NORTH by Kevin Seifert | ||
 | The presence of Jay Cutler and the transition to Mike Martz's passing offense makes developing a quarterback a minor priority. | Low |
 | Matthew Stafford is the Lions' starter of the present and future, but offensive coordinator Scott Linehan is well-known for his work with young quarterbacks. | Medium |
 | Head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterbacks coach Tom Clements did excellent work with Aaron Rodgers, and McCarthy said at the combine he would "love" to coach Tebow. | Medium |
 | Tebow's teammate at Florida, receiver Percy Harvin, is already in Minnesota. | Medium |
| NFC SOUTH by Pat Yasinskas | ||
 | Unless Tebow wanted to switch positions and the Falcons thought he could play tight end or somewhere else, there's no chance of him landing in Atlanta. | No chance |
 | Tebow's got a history as a winner and the Panthers have done their homework on him. But coach John Fox and general manager Marty Hurney have to win big this year and they've always believed it takes too long for a quarterback to develop from the time he's drafted. | Low |
 | Do you really think Sean Payton is going to do anything that potentially would take the ball out of Drew Brees' hands? | No chance |
 | They've got 10 draft picks and they've got lots of needs. A project at quarterback isn't one of them. | No chance |
| AFC EAST by Tim Graham | ||
 | Logic would suggest the Bills have too many needs to draft a project, but they do need a quarterback and have been susceptible to falling for splashy names that might sell tickets. | Medium |
 | The Dolphins are intriguing because they're the originators of the Wildcat offense. | Low |
 | The Patriots are worth considering as a possible landing spot for Tebow. They have only two quarterbacks and, with Tom Brady in his prime, time to develop a raw talent. | Medium |
 | For all of the services Tebow can provide, the Jets already have players who do them. They have their quarterback of the future and a loaded QB depth chart. | Low |
| AFC WEST by Bill Williamson | ||
 | Denver is looking for a talent it can develop, but there is no major urgency. That could play into Tebow's favor because he is going to need time before he is ready to play. | Medium |
 | Kansas City isn't necessarily looking for a quarterback. | Low |
 | Al Davis doesn't care if a player is raw or if he is considered an unfinished product. If Davis thinks a player is a winner, he will strike quickly. | Medium |
 | The Chargers are set at quarterback. | No chance |
| AFC NORTH by James Walker | ||
 | Expect the Ravens to at least listen to offers for Troy Smith. If the right deal is out there that benefits Baltimore, the team will not hesitate to make the move. That may open up the possibility to add another backup quarterback, but certainly not in the top half of the draft. | Low |
 | The Bengals considered adding their variation of the Wildcat last year but couldn't find the right person to do it. That could open the door here for Tebow. | Low |
 | There isn't any room for Tebow on the roster unless he wants to play tight end. Cleveland could use a few of those. | No chance |
 | Unless Tebow's stock drops well below expected, the Steelers probably won't consider him or any quarterback this year unless it's a flier late in the draft. | Low |
| AFC SOUTH by Paul Kuharsky | ||
 | With the crowd at quarterback, having drafted versatile Rice tight end James Casey last year in the fifth round and a reasonably long list of other priorities, Tebow does not seem like a fit. | Super low |
 | In a stable, winning organization with no quarterback uncertainty, he would have the time to develop and find out whether he's a signal-caller or has to find another niche. That's nice, but the Colts made the rare move of drafting a guy they hope to develop last year in Curtis Painter. | Low |
 | Tons of people automatically put Tebow in Jacksonville because he's a local guy who would be a huge story. But the Jaguars are not going to let their marketing people make their picks. They've swung and missed at a lot of Florida guys. | Low |
 | The Titans could well be in the market for a young backup to develop into an insurance policy behind Vince Young, but since they're dealing with a starter who's not a traditional pocket passer I'd sure hope they'd think about a traditional pocket passer. | Low |
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