Although different in physique and style, there are few who understand the plight of Tim Tebow better than Doug Flutie. Both former Heisman winners are unconventional quarterbacks, constantly doubted, yet pure “winners.”
Moreover, both now know what it is like to back up Tom Brady’s on Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots.
With that perspective, Flutie has been adamant that Tebow can have a future as a quarterback for the Patriots, albeit not during game-time as long as Tom Brady is healthy.
We’veseen glimpses . . . there’s potential there,” Flutie said of his fellowHeisman Trophy winner. “It’s consistency, and that’s what they’reworking at, to get it down. So, there’s potential there. Bill sees itand wants to work with him and give him every opportunity. You can winwith those kind of guys on your team, the guys who are going to busttheir tails off and do what’s asked. You can live with that, even if itdoesn‘t really pan out as a quarterback down the road. But I’m notcounting it out.” – See more at:http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2013/08/flutie_tim_tebow_s_unique#sthash.fKW46BOt.dpuf
We’veseen glimpses . . . there’s potential there,” Flutie said of his fellowHeisman Trophy winner. “It’s consistency, and that’s what they’reworking at, to get it down. So, there’s potential there. Bill sees itand wants to work with him and give him every opportunity. You can winwith those kind of guys on your team, the guys who are going to busttheir tails off and do what’s asked. You can live with that, even if itdoesn‘t really pan out as a quarterback down the road. But I’m notcounting it out.” – See more at:http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2013/08/flutie_tim_tebow_s_unique#sthash.fKW46BOt.dpuf
We’veseen glimpses . . . there’s potential there,” Flutie said of his fellowHeisman Trophy winner. “It’s consistency, and that’s what they’reworking at, to get it down. So, there’s potential there. Bill sees itand wants to work with him and give him every opportunity. You can winwith those kind of guys on your team, the guys who are going to busttheir tails off and do what’s asked. You can live with that, even if itdoesn‘t really pan out as a quarterback down the road. But I’m notcounting it out.” – See more at:http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2013/08/flutie_tim_tebow_s_unique#sthash.fKW46BOt.dpuf
We’veseen glimpses . . . there’s potential there,” Flutie said of his fellowHeisman Trophy winner. “It’s consistency, and that’s what they’reworking at, to get it down. So, there’s potential there. Bill sees itand wants to work with him and give him every opportunity. You can winwith those kind of guys on your team, the guys who are going to busttheir tails off and do what’s asked. You can live with that, even if itdoesn‘t really pan out as a quarterback down the road. But I’m notcounting it out.” – See more at:http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2013/08/flutie_tim_tebow_s_unique#sthash.fKW46BOt.dpuf
We’veseen glimpses . . . there’s potential there,” Flutie said of his fellowHeisman Trophy winner. “It’s consistency, and that’s what they’reworking at, to get it down. So, there’s potential there. Bill sees itand wants to work with him and give him every opportunity. You can winwith those kind of guys on your team, the guys who are going to busttheir tails off and do what’s asked. You can live with that, even if itdoesn‘t really pan out as a quarterback down the road. But I’m notcounting it out.” – See more at:http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2013/08/flutie_tim_tebow_s_unique#sthash.fKW46BOt.dpuf
We’veseen glimpses . . . there’s potential there,” Flutie said of his fellowHeisman Trophy winner. “It’s consistency, and that’s what they’reworking at, to get it down. So, there’s potential there. Bill sees itand wants to work with him and give him every opportunity. You can winwith those kind of guys on your team, the guys who are going to busttheir tails off and do what’s asked. You can live with that, even if itdoesn‘t really pan out as a quarterback down the road. But I’m notcounting it out.” – See more at:http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2013/08/flutie_tim_tebow_s_unique#sthash.fKW46BOt.dpuf
We’veseen glimpses . . . there’s potential there,” Flutie said of his fellowHeisman Trophy winner. “It’s consistency, and that’s what they’reworking at, to get it down. So, there’s potential there. Bill sees itand wants to work with him and give him every opportunity. You can winwith those kind of guys on your team, the guys who are going to busttheir tails off and do what’s asked. You can live with that, even if itdoesn‘t really pan out as a quarterback down the road. But I’m notcounting it out.” – See more at:http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2013/08/flutie_tim_tebow_s_unique#sthash.fKW46BOt.dpuf
We’veseen glimpses . . . there’s potential there,” Flutie said of his fellowHeisman Trophy winner. “It’s consistency, and that’s what they’reworking at, to get it down. So, there’s potential there. Bill sees itand wants to work with him and give him every opportunity. You can winwith those kind of guys on your team, the guys who are going to busttheir tails off and do what’s asked. You can live with that, even if itdoesn‘t really pan out as a quarterback down the road. But I’m notcounting it out.” – See more at:http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2013/08/flutie_tim_tebow_s_unique#sthash.fKW46BOt.dpuf
Flutie provided insight into what New England wants to do with Tebow and said the organization is focused on coaching up the quarterback. He also added that while Tebow could line up and catch passes for the Patriots, it is far too late for him to learn the tight end position at this stage in his career.