{"id":541832,"date":"2021-05-26T16:21:10","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T20:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=541832"},"modified":"2021-05-26T16:21:14","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T20:21:14","slug":"i-dont-understand-the-outrage-nfl-tight-end-defends-tim-tebows-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-dont-understand-the-outrage-nfl-tight-end-defends-tim-tebows-comeback\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I Don\u2019t Understand The Outrage\u2019: NFL Tight End Defends Tim Tebow\u2019s Comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fi-dont-understand-the-outrage-nfl-tight-end-defends-tim-tebows-comeback%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=541832&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GettyImages-625326308.jpg?w=1200&amp;h=800&amp;ixlib=react-9.0.3\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span>The announcement that Tim Tebow was signing a one-year contract to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars was met with elation from his fans, but anger from many \u2014 including current and former NFL players \u2014 who don\u2019t think he should be in the league.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Tebow will have the opportunity to make the Jaguars roster at tight end under head coach&nbsp;Urban Meyer \u2014Tebow\u2019s college coach \u2014 after last playing in a NFL regular season game in 2012. The former quarterback turned his sights toward professional baseball the last four years, playing for the New York Mets organization.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>His signing set social media ablaze, and on Friday, Tebow became the first player to have a best selling <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/tebows-no-85-jersey-becomes-the-top-selling-nfl-jersey-less-than-24-hours-after-signing-contract\"><span>jersey<\/span><\/a><span> in five different uniforms. While it has certainly reignited \u201cTebowmania,\u201d it\u2019s also drawn the ire of&nbsp; players and media members alike.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush was shocked that Tebow received an opportunity before former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\" readability=\"7.2615384615385\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02Tebow got a job before kaepernick. Wait til we play Jacksonville\ud83d\udca4\ud83d\udca4\ud83d\udca4\ud83d\udca4<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Devin Bush ll (@_Dbush11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_Dbush11\/status\/1392137262431932416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 11, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span>ESPN\u2019s Stephen A. Smith&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/espns-stephen-a-smith-suggests-tim-tebow-getting-signed-about-white-privilege\"><span>implied<\/span><\/a><span> that Tebow\u2019s signing was a product of \u201cwhite privilege.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cWhen we see someone of a different ilk, of a different ethnicity, getting opportunities we know we would never get, that\u2019s where the words white privilege come from. \u2026 There\u2019s no way to eradicate white privilege without white individuals giving up some of their privilege,\u201d Smith said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>While Tebow has taken a lot of grief for the opportunity, there is at least one NFL player that is willing to support him \u2014 seven-year NFL veteran and current free agent Trey Burton.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cI don\u2019t understand the outrage,\u201d Burton told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/31504676\/trey-burton-supports-tim-tebow-comeback-attempt-understand-outrage-jacksonville-jaguars-deal\">ESPN<\/a>. \u201cThere are 90 [roster] spots. If they want to bring someone in, why not? A lot of teams take fliers on guys from various backgrounds every year.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Burton is quite familiar with Tebow\u2019s situation, as he was recruited to the University of Florida by Meyer to play quarterback before switching to tight end in order to receive more playing time. He went undrafted, but signed with the Philadelphia Eagles and went on to throw a touchdown in the Super Bowl on the famous \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YDG3_ewrOWg\">Philly Special<\/a>\u201d touchdown.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>He believes Tebow has what it takes to be a successful tight end in the NFL, but also knows that he faces a difficult road ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cFrom an athletic and mental standpoint, there\u2019s no doubt he\u2019ll do a great job,\u201d Burton said. \u201cIt\u2019s the day-to-day physical part, the technique that\u2019s the toughest thing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cAs a quarterback, you\u2019re in the pocket looking into coverage. At tight end, you know the coverages but you have to go full speed in a three-point stance and diagnose. You see the linebacker, the defensive end and the safety on your side of the field. \u2026 There\u2019s a lot more to it than whether he can do it or not. It\u2019s deeper than that.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Tebow\u2019s roster spot on the Jaguars isn\u2019t guaranteed, and he\u2019ll be competing with the six other tight ends currently on the Jacksonville roster. His familiarity with Meyer\u2019s offense should help his transition from quarterback to tight end, but it\u2019s yet to be seen if the soon-to-be 34-year-old has what it takes to play the position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI really hope he does well. I love what he\u2019s about, how he plays the game,\u201d Burton said. \u201cThere\u2019s no doubt in the world, he\u2019s the type of guy to try and defy the odds. You say he can\u2019t do it, well, he\u2019s going to give it all that he has.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><i>Joe Morgan is the Sports Reporter for The Daily Wire. Most recently, Morgan covered the Clippers, Lakers and the NBA for Sporting News. Send your sports questions to <\/i><i>sports@dailywire.com<\/i><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>The views expressed in this piece are the author\u2019s own and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><i>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. 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