The longer Tim Tebow goes without signing to a team, the smaller his chances get of playing in the NFL as a quarterback. As teams begin preparing for 2013 during OTAs, if no one takes a chance on the former New York Jets quarterback soon, he will likely go unsigned and will not play next season. So where will he land next? While numerous experts are putting in their two cents, one quarterback is giving his opinion.
Doug Flutie believes Canada is a great option for Tebow. Flutie is easily the most prolific player in CFL history, so he knows a thing or two about the league. After Tebow was released from the Jets, interest has been nonexistent, leaving the quarterback to consider other options.
"I think he would develop the passing game. If you play in the CFL as a quarterback you better be able to throw the football because it's a wider field. You can't rely on pure athleticism," Flutie said.
Tebow and Flutie certainly have a lot in common. Flutie won the Heisman Trophy and yet was not a top-rated NFL prospect. After an unsuccessful start to his professional career, the quarterback headed to Canada where he won Most Outstanding Player six times in his eight-year career in the CFL.
Flutie made a successful return to the NFL in 1998, where he played with the Buffalo Bills. He also spent time with the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots. Flutie believes that all Tebow needs is some more time to develop and gain reps as a quarterback.
"He still has to develop. He may have to go somewhere to try and prove that. There has to be a place for a guy like Tim, who's such a good athlete, such a hard worker and does things the right way. He has to be able to help someone," Flutie said.
Flutie noted that while Tebow is athletic, his size could be hurting him. According to Flutie, the rigorous weight lifting that Tebow does might be hurting his throwing motion more than he knows. He believes the quarterback should cut back on the training.
"When you look at a Joe Montana or Steve Young, they weren't that big in their shoulders. You have to be loose and relaxed in there to throw the ball with touch and to place it where you want to place it."
