Jets Owner Says Tebow Trade Was a Football Move; Calls Him a Winner

 

A lot of hype has been surrounding the New York Jets after they made their trade earlier this week for Denver Broncos quarterback, Tim Tebow.

Team owner, Woody Johnson, said that the move for Tebow was not because of his publicity and huge fanbase. He said acquiring the multi-talented QB was strictly a football move. 

"Let me be really clear about this, we work for the fans and the fans want us to win games," Johnson tells ESPN New York. "So all of the decisions we make regarding the team are just for football. It's hard to predict other things. If you get confused in term of what your mission is, you're not going to accomplish your mission. And our mission is to win games pure and simple. We think that Tim Tebow has been a winner all his life."

Johnson, like many others on the Jets staff have clarified, said that Mark Sanchez will remain the starter, but he plans to use Tebow in different situations. He also thinks the situation between the two will not be a problem.

"Tim Tebow will be a good addition to the team," Johnson said. "From a football standpoint, he adds flexibility, versatility, he's a great athlete and he's a big athlete. He can do a lot of things besides being the backup quarterback. I think all of those thing are going to make us a better and stronger team going forward. I'm excited to have him on board."

"I'm really not," Johnson said if he worries that Tebow and Sanchez would be a problem. "They know each other. Being an NFL quarterback is one of the hardest jobs you can have from a pressure standpoint, from an athletic standpoint, etc. Pressure is something that Mark has no problem with and neither does Tim Tebow from what I gather."

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