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Tony Sparano defends Tim Tebow

Updated: December 21, 2012, 9:55 AM ET
By Jane McManus | ESPNNewYork.com

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano said trying to weave quarterback Mark Sanchez into the offense with Tim Tebow hasn't been the punch line that it's made out to be.

As the Jets prepare to host San Diego on Sunday with former third-stringer Greg McElroy as their starter, Sparano was asked why the Tebow package hasn't worked.

"It's combination of things but I wouldn't use the words 'didn't work' at all," Sparano said.

As Tebow quietly ...

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