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Jets’ Tim Tebow Mixes Up Routine, Trains With Legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Teachers

July 5, 2012 3:11 PM




Tim Tebow at the Gracie Academy Headquarters in Torrance, Calif. (Credit: Ryron Gracie)


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NEW YORK (WFAN) - Though critics are quick to point out that Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has numerous deficiencies and weaknesses in his game, one fact cannot be overlooked: The man is a physical specimen.

Known for being one of the hardest-working players in the game — not to mention one of the most physically gifted in terms of pure strength — Tebow has decided to mix up his workout routine in unconventional fashion.

The 24-year-old has teamed with the Gracie family, which is legendary in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, NFL.com reported.

The first-round pick of the Broncos in 2010 has been working out at the family headquarters this week in Torrance, Calif. The six-foot-three, 245-pounder has been training with Ryron Gracie and UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub.

Gracie was so impressed with Tebow’s ability that he even took to Twitter to boast about the Florida alum, tweeting, “@TimTebow your athleticism/intelligence makes teaching Jiu jitsu even easier! @BrendanSchaub @RalekGracie stay alert!”

Tebow is “learning a style of martial arts characterized as a self-defense system that focuses on grappling and ground fighting,” according to NFL.com’s Dan Hanzus.

Tebow is expected to not only back up Mark Sanchez as the No. 2 quarterback for New York this season, but to play an undetermined role on Mike Westhoff’s special-teams unit.

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Maybe that Turner is gone now, Rex wants Tebow to be the camp brawler

[HDKostempski]

It seems to me that Tebow should be working with a QB coach on improving his passing mechanics, but at least he's NOT as dumb as Roethlisberger and riding around on a motorcycle without a helmet.

I also don't think giving the supposed No. 2 QB an "undetermined role on ... special-teams" is the best idea ever floated among NFL organizations since the merger in 1970 ...

Edited by HDKostempski, 05 July 2012 - 02:39 PM.

[pointman]

Great.. working out with a loser. Awesome.

[JiF]

It seems to me that Tebow should be working with a QB coach on improving his passing mechanics, but at least he's NOT as dumb as Roethlisberger and riding around on a motorcycle without a helmet.

I also don't think giving the supposed No. 2 QB an "undetermined role on ... special-teams" is the best idea ever floated among NFL organizations since the merger in 1970 ...

Its just bad reporting. Its been talked about for months now that he's going to be the personal protector.

And there havent been too many QB's built like Tebow since the merger.

[pointman]

It seems to me that Tebow should be working with a QB coach on improving his passing mechanics, but at least he's NOT as dumb as Roethlisberger and riding around on a motorcycle without a helmet.

I also don't think giving the supposed No. 2 QB an "undetermined role on ... special-teams" is the best idea ever floated among NFL organizations since the merger in 1970 ...

Stick to worrying about how your farm league team handles their business, poortrollski.

[JohnnyHector]

JiF has been dreaming of Tebow putting him in a triangle choke for some time now... at least now he'll know the proper technique.

[Larz]

I hope he loses it and chokes out cimini

[Integrity28]

It seems to me that Tebow should be working with a QB coach on improving his passing mechanics, but at least he's NOT as dumb as Roethlisberger and riding around on a motorcycle without a helmet.

I also don't think giving the supposed No. 2 QB an "undetermined role on ... special-teams" is the best idea ever floated among NFL organizations since the merger in 1970 ...

Better than playing home games in Toronto?

[flgreen]

Better than playing home games in Toronto?

it's part of the reverse immigration plan.. The government is hoping the Buffaloites will forget how to get home.

It'll raise the country's IQ by at least 10 points

[Larz]

I hope he loses it and chokes out that annoying bills troll

[HDKostempski]

I hope he loses it and chokes out that annoying bills troll

The truth hurts? Tebow is supposed to be the Jets backup QB, so he's studying martial arts rather than improving his mechanics when anybody who's actually watched him play knows very well that when he throws the ball, it's probably as likely to be caught by a DB as a WR if it comes close to anybody.

The Bills weren't so desperate to put asses in the stands that they had to go out and trade for a backup QB that they claim they want to turn into an HB/WC QB/ST player.

[Larz]

The truth hurts? Tebow is supposed to be the Jets backup QB, so he's studying martial arts rather than improving his mechanics when anybody who's actually watched him play knows very well that when he throws the ball, it's probably as likely to be caught by a DB as a WR if it comes close to anybody.

The Bills weren't so desperate to put asses in the stands that they had to go out and trade for a backup QB that they claim they want to turn into an HB/WC QB/ST player.

refresh my memory, are the bills in the AFC ?

[FloridaJetsFan]

The truth hurts? Tebow is supposed to be the Jets backup QB, so he's studying martial arts rather than improving his mechanics when anybody who's actually watched him play knows very well that when he throws the ball, it's probably as likely to be caught by a DB as a WR if it comes close to anybody.

The Bills weren't so desperate to put asses in the stands that they had to go out and trade for a backup QB that they claim they want to turn into an HB/WC QB/ST player.

No, they were just so desperate to get a black guy in town that they overpaid Mario Williams like a Gajillion Dollars to try to make all those slow white dudes better. Whatever troll. Take your comedy routine to your mom's website - www.chickenwings&overweightchicks.com

[slats]

The truth hurts? Tebow is supposed to be the Jets backup QB, so he's studying martial arts rather than improving his mechanics when anybody who's actually watched him play knows very well that when he throws the ball, it's probably as likely to be caught by a DB as a WR if it comes close to anybody.

So what's your backup QB up to in the offseason? Taking anger management classes? Maybe getting his meds straightened out?

The Bills weren't so desperate to put asses in the stands that they had to go out and trade for a backup QB that they claim they want to turn into an HB/WC QB/ST player.

Will the Jets still be just "claiming" to have Tebow as a FB/ST/WC guy when he's actually doing all those things?

I'm not thrilled with the Jets backpage grabbing antics all the time, but I guess it beats playing in Canada.

[GREENBEAN]

The truth hurts? Tebow is supposed to be the Jets backup QB, so he's studying martial arts rather than improving his mechanics when anybody who's actually watched him play knows very well that when he throws the ball, it's probably as likely to be caught by a DB as a WR if it comes close to anybody.

The Bills weren't so desperate to put asses in the stands that they had to go out and trade for a backup QB that they claim they want to turn into an HB/WC QB/ST player.

No you just gave Fitzpatrick a long term contract only to watch him tank the season immediately following. If any teams fans have nothing to say it's Buffalo. Enjoy the last few years you even have a team in your city buddy.

[HDKostempski]

No, they were just so desperate to get a black guy in town that they overpaid Mario Williams like a Gajillion Dollars to try to make all those slow white dudes better. Whatever troll. Take your comedy routine to your mom's website - www.chickenwings&overweightchicks.com

If the Jets didn't waste so much cap space on guaranteed money to mediocre players like Sanchez and Holmes, they might have some money to sign some first rate FAs instead of has beens (Bell) and never weres (Schillens).

[HDKostempski]

So what's your backup QB up to in the offseason? Taking anger management classes? Maybe getting his meds straightened out?

VY may NOT even make the Bills, so he's NOT the "backup QB" just yet.

Will the Jets still be just "claiming" to have Tebow as a FB/ST/WC guy when he's actually doing all those things?

I'm not thrilled with the Jets backpage grabbing antics all the time, but I guess it beats playing in Canada.

Tebow's never done any of those things in college or the pros before, so assuming he'll be able to do any of them, much less all of them, with any competence at all is far-fetched at best. Moreover, he hasn't even come close to being competent at the QB position even though he's started as a QB for years.

As for playing football in Canada, I suspect you've never been there. You might try visiting Toronto. It beats the crap out of Jersey.

[HDKostempski]

No you just gave Fitzpatrick a long term contract only to watch him tank the season immediately following. If any teams fans have nothing to say it's Buffalo. Enjoy the last few years you even have a team in your city buddy.

Fitzpatrick's contract is decent money for a starting QB, and its guaranteed money is front-loaded which means that the Bills can part company with Fitz whenever without taking much of a cap hit. Contrast with the Jets who are stuck with Sanchez and Holmes because it would cost them too big a cap hit to send either one packing. It's why both are still on the team when most organizations would have sent Holmes packing after his sh*t last season.

Where are the Bills going exactly?

[Jet-T's]

Tebow is the Jets backup QB, so he's studying martial arts rather than improving his mechanics when anybody who's actually watched him play knows very well that when he throws the ball, it's probably as likely to be caught by a DB as a WR if it comes close to anybody.

2010 - Total Offense on 125 rookie plays, 881 yds, 7 yds/play with 11 TD's to 3 Ints.

2011 - Total Offense 393 plays for 2,389 yds, 6.1 yds/play, 18 TD's to 12 T-O's.
2011 - Playoff Totals 62 plays for 515 yds, 8.3 yds/play, 3 TD's to 1 LPF.
(that's with the Top 2 WR's from 2010 traded away, and the best receiving RB injured out before starting Tebow)

Career - Total Offense - 580 Plays for 3,848 yds, 6.6 Yds/Play, 32 TD's, 16 Turnovers for a 2.0 to 1 Ratio.

Giving Tim an 8-6 + 1-1 = 9-7 W/L record for a team that was otherwise 4-14.

And you're probably just a clueless as you seem to be most days.....