Even though he is not actively playing in the NFL, Tim Tebow continues to be one of the most polarizing players in league. The former NFL quarterback is not currently signed to a team, so instead he is making his debut as an ESPN college football analyst. While many believe that is a sign his career in the pros is officially over, New York Knicks' star Metta World Peace has a different thought.
According to the 34-year-old NBA veteran, Tebow will win a Super Bowl. He did not specify when or in what position, just that Tebow will win. The Knicks forward tweeted out, "Tebow will win a Championship in the NFL. Guaranteed!!! I'm actually upset that I have a Tebow jersey and never had a chance to brag (Jets)."
Tebow had a shot at a Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos back in 2011. He won a playoff game with the team as a starting quarterback, posting a 72.9 passer rating. That resulted in a trade to the New York Jets where he only rarely got a chance to play thanks to the terrible stats being posted by Mark Sanchez. Now, he is sitting at the ESPN desk.
Tebow is once again in the spotlight after signing on with the new SEC Network. He made his debut on Monday during pre-game coverage for the BCS National Championship. His contract with the sport's network does not prohibit him from signing on with an NFL team, something he still aspires to do.
"I feel like I'm the best that I've ever been as a quarterback right now, and I hope I get the opportunity to show that," Tebow said, via ESPN.com.
The quarterback is currently training with former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer. The analyst came under fire when a video of his training sessions with Tebow aired on ESPN and appeared to be an informercial, selling the quarterback to other teams. Dilfer insisted that it was just meant to show what five months of training can do.
Is World Peace correct on his assumption that Tebow wins a Super Bowl? He first needs to get a team to sign him and get him off television, but until then, college football fans can expect to see more and more of the former Florida star.
