Why No One in the NFL Wants Tim Tebow

*While this story was first posted more than 2 years, it’s still as relevant as ever with Tebow’s recent release from the Eagles. For the more than 1 million people who’ve already read this post, please scroll down to the bottom to read my latest update. I’ve received hundreds of tweets and emails over the last couple of years- Tebow nation is strong and mighty and we will continue to believe.

You either love or hate him. When it comes to the polarizing football force named Tim Tebow, your feelings are verifiably black and white. Tebow knows no shades of gray. With the NFL set to kick-off another Tebowless season tonight, the reasons why the 27 year old cult hero and physical specimen has been relegated to reporting on football (as an SEC Network commentator), rather than playing football (in the NFL), have been discussed and debated like no other topic in sport the last few years.

We’ve heard everything from “he can’t throw” to “he’s not a good practice player” to “he’s a distraction.” Legendary Green Bay Packers Coach Vince Lombardi must be turning over in his grave. He’d be the first to remind us that “Winning isn’t everything — It’s the only thing.” And at every level, all Tebow did was win.