NFL Rumors: Tim Tebow Signs With Cleveland Browns As Robert Griffin III Backup; Tebow Nation Impresses RG3

By Mitch de Leon
Tim Tebow
Tebow is currently a college football analyst for the SEC Network, according to his website. He had played three years in the NFL for the Denver Broncos, New York Jets and New England Patriots. He was cut from the Philadelphia Eagles last year. Photo Credit: Fox Sports

The victory of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 NBA Finals now puts pressure on the Cleveland Browns to perform better in the next NFL season. With the championship curse supposedly broken by LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, JR Smith and Kevin Love, there remains no reason for the city's football team to perform badly. Moreover, the entry of elite quarterback Robert Griffin III into the Cleveland Browns roster should be able to boost the playoffs and Super Bowl chances of the NFL team. However, it looks like the football squad aims to seal the deal by adding yet another beloved star in their roster - Tim Tebow.

The Christian star, who worked out with the Philadelphia Eagles and started for the Denver Broncos in the past, is said to be the secret weapon of the Cleveland Browns. Given the root of the issues of Robert Griffin III last NFL season, it comes as no surprise that the football team is looking into ways that a repeat of such behavior will not be possible. Moreover, the scarred history of the Cleveland Browns in the hands of Johnny Manziel pushed the fans to yearn for a clean cut and disciplined star to take the lead. Will Tim Tebow be the answer to these woes?

Before the Cleveland Browns came into the picture, Tim Tebow had been linked to other NFL teams this offseason including the Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles. However, the recent turn of events in the college football recruitment circuit gave some fans the idea of Tebow possibly signing with the Cleveland Browns by the next NFL season.

In their recruitment posters, Ohio State used quotes from Tim Tebow to lure football stars in their roster. The words, which the Heisman Trophy star said in relation to coach Urban Myer, were superimposed in a poster of Tebow. Since the Christian star is a graduate of Florida, this action from the Ohio staff caused quite a stir.

Really, Florida wasn't really in the picture until they hired him,"Tim Tebow said of Meyer in an earlier interview. The former Denver Broncos star added, "He single-handedly worked harder than any other coach to recruit me, and he was so passionate about it.The stuff that he would say, you could see in his eyes there was something special in him and in his heart. He believed in me, and he made me believe in myself even more. He would say, 'We can do this. We can win a national championship. You come here and we'll do it.'"

While the comments were made way back when Tebow became a household name in the NFL, fans of the Cleveland Browns are still hopeful that the Christian star will land in their team. Moreover, the recent comments of Tebow in relation to his football career appear to keep doors open for a return.

"I think that's one that's really important is life is that we pursue our passions," shared Tebow in an interview with Larry King. He added, "You pursue what's on your heart, you pursue what you're passionate about. And for me, the game of football is the position of quarterback."

What do you think? Should the Cleveland Browns consider signing Tim Tebow as a potential RG3 backup? Will the Christian star prove to be an added strength to the roster?

  • [Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art

    Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor

  • Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds

    A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.

  • Discipleship and Evangelism: Walking the Path of the Great Commission

    Like an ever-flowing spring, the gospel refreshes dry, parched lands and needs our unwavering passion and steadfast faith to transform lives and bring renewal. The "flame in our hearts" calls Christians to keep their faith and love for the Lord ablaze, representing the work and power of the Holy Spirit, driving us to proclaim God's glory boldly.

  • North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress

    As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo