Tim Tebow Traded? Jets, Broncos Reportedly Reach Agreement On Deal

Tim Tebow has reportedly been traded to New York.

Again.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Denver Broncos have agreed to ship the quarterback and a seventh-round draft pick to the Jets in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick and a sixth-round draft pick.

@AdamSchefter
Adam Schefter

Denver has agreed to trade Tim Tebow and a seventh-round pick to the Jets for the NY's fourth-round pick and a sixth-round pick.

March 22, 2012 12:48 am via UberSocial for BlackBerry Reply Retweet Favorite

This reported trade caps one of the more confusing days in Tebowmania. Hours after the quarterback had reportedly been traded to the New York Jets, the drama surrounding the popular but polarizing player continued to develop.

Shortly after Jay Glazer of Fox Sports initially reported on Wednesday afternoon that the Jets and Broncos had agreed to a deal to send Tebow to New York, Schefter tweeted that negotiations had hit a snag regarding the repayment of bonus money. Despite the fact that the Jets had announced the deal via Twitter and Facebook, the St. Louis Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars were back in the running, per Schefter, should the trade not go through. St. Louis Rams beat writer Jim Thomas dispelled the notion that the Rams were serious players.

In what seems to have been the last twist before the revived deal was reported Wednesday evening, Schefter tweeted that the Broncos were allowing Tebow to choose his destination.

@AdamSchefter
Adam Schefter

Tim Tebow is being allowed to pick the team he wants to go to. He picks the trade. Jets or Jacksonville.

March 22, 2012 12:25 am via UberSocial for BlackBerry Reply Retweet Favorite

Shortly after tweeting that the Broncos had given Tebow -- who grew up in Jacksonville and starred at the University of Florida -- that choice, Schefter tweeted that decision would be made in the best interest of the franchise.

@AdamSchefter
Adam Schefter

Denver says it will do the trade that is best for its franchise. Jets or Jags.

March 22, 2012 12:37 am via UberSocial for BlackBerry Reply Retweet Favorite

Regarding Tebow's input into the trade, Chris Mortensen of ESPN tweeted that Tebow did choose the Jets over his hometown Jaguars.

@mortreport
Chris Mortensen

RT @thrill1usa: did tebow really make the call jets or jags? >> Yes

March 22, 2012 1:38 am via TweetDeck Reply Retweet Favorite

The deal reported by Schefter -- and shortly thereafter by Glazer -- was brokered with the Jets agreeing to pick up half of the bonus repayment that had reportedly put the deal on hold in the first place.

@AdamSchefter
Adam Schefter

NY has agreed to pay half of the $5 million in compensation back to Denver that was in dispute in Tim Tebow trade.

March 22, 2012 12:58 am via UberSocial for BlackBerry Reply Retweet Favorite

While the reactions among both Jets and Jaguars supporters on Twitter was mixed, the pair of Gang Green fans photographed in Manhattan already wearing Jets jerseys emblazoned with Tebow's name and his No. 15 must be somewhat relieved that the deal went down.

Adding to the confusion of the day, the official Twitter account for ESPN's Sportscenter (@Sportscenter) mistakenly retweeted a mock trade report by a fake Adam Schefter Twitter account (@AdarnSchefter) that indicated the Jaguars had acquired the quarterback from Denver.

@AdarnSchefter
Adam Schefter

It's official. The #Jaguars have traded for Tim Tebow.

March 22, 2012 12:39 am via web Reply Retweet Favorite

Although they deleted the tweet, ESPN later apologized for the "erroneous report."

@SportsCenter
SportsCenter

Earlier tonight we tweeted out an erroneous report about the Jags acquiring Tim Tebow. We apologize for the error. He is now a Jet.

March 22, 2012 1:22 am via web Reply Retweet Favorite

The profile for the fake Schefter account reads: "Often confused with the inferior AdaM Schefter. Fake information. This is a fake account. Breaking fake news. Just trolling America." The location is listed as ESPN.

While @AdarnSchefter may have merely been using the Tebow trade story as a launching pad for a practical joke, there were plenty of others on Twitter actively debating, celebrating and lamenting the deal. Here are some of the best Twitter reactions to the reported Tebow trade and all the drama that came with it.

Comments

[truenewyorkfan]

12:17 AM on 03/23/2012

Best of luck to Tim Tebow in his endevours both in football and in life. I believe Denver was ultimately the best place for him behind Manning but management made it clear they have never wanted a part of Tebow. This is a man who has dedicated himself to a cause, and whether we agree with it or not, that is something admireable.

I'm just waiting for th inevitable. Jets fans shouting Tebow when Sanchez does bad (and he will), the Jets fall out of playoff contention and Tebow-mania starts all over.

From then on, the hater and the fanboys will be out in fullforce because instead of denver media, they will have New York media all over this.

[Plankeye00]

03:21 PM on 03/22/2012

Picked up the paper today and read:

"A devout Christian, he's been a role model since his days at Florida..."

Source - The Kuwaiti Times

Weird to see a Muslim country give the kid more respect than his own. Stop being so bitter and spiteful folks...its very ug ly and not the least bit "coexistish".

[ScorpioTop]

05:40 PM on 03/22/2012

Devout Muslims and devout Christians share the same rules for morality. Both groups are intolerant.

[truenewyorkfan]

12:02 AM on 03/23/2012

This is completely untrue. Devout Christians are actually far more tolerant than most.

[Killermolls44]

01:24 AM on 03/23/2012

Not in the USA or Vatican city they're not.

[devilirius]

02:37 PM on 03/22/2012

If Jacksonville's management thinks that now it doesn't have to deal with Tebow Nation, it's decidedly wrong. If Gabbert flops next season, not only will there be calls for his head, but for the head of GM Gene Smith as well. You better win now, or the organization will pay the price with fans.

Then again, maybe the management is pulling a "Major League" strategy to set up a move to LA.

[BrwnSknGurl4]

09:45 AM on 03/22/2012

Tebow is no fool. NY. versus Jacksonville? Market too large for him to pass up NY. Plus, too many of us NYers for him to try and convert. His religious rightness will be interesting in liberal city....pass the popcorn!

[cynical one]

10:30 AM on 03/22/2012

Just think of all of those Cath.olics and Je.ws that he can convert to Christianity.

[Killermolls44]

06:23 PM on 03/22/2012

Catholicism is a denomination of Christianity.

[jojo1216]

09:22 AM on 03/22/2012

I don't believe that Tebow pick them...in the Jets he will be a cloud on Mark Sanchez and in the locker room....will see if they give them an opportunity to play at all. Let's add that The Jets also have signed veteran quarterback Drew Stanton and hired former Dolphins coach Tony Sparano as their new offensive coordinator.

[cynical one]

09:46 AM on 03/22/2012

I don't know, Tim is easily confused.

[traditionalliberalsrock]

10:32 AM on 03/22/2012

What makes you say that?

To listen to the man speak, he sounds pretty sharp. With all respect to my athlete friends out there...that ain't too common when watching Pro interviews.

[milena007]

10:53 AM on 03/22/2012

Tebow said, contrary to some reports, he didn't have final say in where he was going.

"Ultimately, I really didn't have any because the Broncos had all that power," Tebow said, adding that Denver was "gracious" in the way it handled the process. "I was just kind of watching and waiting – kind of like everybody else.

[swimbiker]

01:49 PM on 03/22/2012

Today, reporters are on ESPN saying that Tebow's brother Robby influenced Timmy to make sure he got to the Jets AFTER the Jags offered more than the Jets did.

[678 harmony]

08:45 AM on 03/22/2012

The freaking Jets are you kidding me!!!!!!! Tebow did you really pick them? CRAP!!!!!!

[ElCojonuo]

08:27 AM on 03/22/2012

Hey Jets, start brushing up on your Prayin', the Preacher is comin' to Town.

[Verbart46]

08:15 AM on 03/22/2012

This is a business. What would do if it was your money? Would you do a trade if you
could get a 20 game winning pitcher. One you could count on every game!
Tebow will be O.K. He will just have more fans now. He will improve so give the guy
a chance. Baseball players have made the sign of the cross when at bat as long as
I can remember. Let it go!

[plovesm98]

08:53 AM on 03/22/2012

You do know this is football not baseball, right?

[traditionalliberalsrock]

10:33 AM on 03/22/2012

kwality komment....really.

[Janetgv]

07:39 AM on 03/22/2012

Great, now we are going to have not one but two crappy QBs!!!

[frazi89]

08:04 AM on 03/22/2012

Maybe someone with class will now watch your games!

[Janetgv]

08:26 AM on 03/22/2012

Bible thumping, better than thou, over the top Christians? Those "classy" people??? LOL

[SamiSam]

07:23 AM on 03/22/2012

I commented on my wishing for his corruption earlier but this song sums it up. I say this should be his theme song. I know it will be my mission to get folks to sing it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwcdsIUfMag

[traditionalliberalsrock]

10:34 AM on 03/22/2012

Why on earth would you wish ill toward anyone? Sad!

[johneljuan]

07:10 AM on 03/22/2012

MANNING HAS VERY FEW YEARS LEFT BEFORE RETIREMENT. I WAS HOPING THAT THEY WOULD KEEP TEABOW ND LET HIM LEARN UNDER THE MASTER. BUT I GUESS THEY CANT AFFORD THAT.

[cynical one]

09:50 AM on 03/22/2012

Elway won two Superbowls at Manning's age.

[swimbiker]

01:51 PM on 03/22/2012

Get it straight: They did NOT want Tebow. He was never in their long term plans. He is a limited player who has not progressed in the two years he has been in the league.

[butchcliff]

06:53 AM on 03/22/2012

Might just be the kick in the split end Sanchez needs to get serious

[KidShalleen]

06:40 AM on 03/22/2012

He should have gone to Tennessee.
They have a Creationist Museum, ther.
He'd like that. lol

[loco48]

08:07 AM on 03/22/2012

Yeah, but fire island is close to NYC.

[KidShalleen]

08:15 PM on 03/22/2012

Now, now. Alternative lifestyles, (while equally valid to most of us), are not accepted by his brand of Christianity,...
The Non-Christian branch. ;-)

[Siranoush]

06:20 AM on 03/22/2012

The reason that I don't like Tim Tebow going to the Jets, is this: I love football! It is serious sports!Tim Tebow, has made himself a gigantic celebrity by his open display of praying in a kneeled,dramatic position. I have no problem whatsoever with religion, but, this ostentatious manner of praying and the highlighting of this, constantly, is taking away from the seriousness of the sport and concentrating on religion during the game. It also minimizes the other players--as if they are not as religious as him because of his "show" of praying! Tebow has made his praying, "theatrical"! I believe that one can pray anytime, anywhere, and, should, but Tebow is using his prayer, as a tool for publicity, as fa as I am concerned. Prayer should be private or in a religious setting--not a publicity stunt! Thank you.

[kflowers03]

08:57 AM on 03/22/2012

"theatrical"? that would be all the millions that is spent on these players. People always pray even out in public during sporting competitions. It is made so public and people pay such attention because he is young and has a good head on his shoulders. Get over it.

[swimbiker]

01:52 PM on 03/22/2012

No, Timmy is doing it for a purpose. He already said that "God gave me the NFL as a platform to bring people to Jesus."

[cynical one]

09:52 AM on 03/22/2012

If you followed college football, you'd have seen the Tebow hype coming up for years. It's pretty sad when the hype fails and you are left with a mediocre quarterback,

[douglasmae]

05:42 AM on 03/22/2012

Oh, wait a second!
As I recall, Elway supported John McCain and Sarah Palin........OOOOOO..kay.

[frazi89]

08:08 AM on 03/22/2012

What in the world does that have to do with anything?

[truenewyorkfan]

12:13 AM on 03/23/2012

They see me trollin', they hatin'...