It's nice to go back to a job on television when your professional athletic career doesn't work out, isn't it?
Former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is returning to his analyst position on the SEC Network for the second week of the college football season. Tebow was recently cut by the Philadelphia Eagles. He was competing with Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez and Matt Barkley for the Eagles' quarterback positions.
The 2007 Heisman winner's return to the SEC Network is not a surprise. ESPN had said it would be willing to accommodate any professional desires Tebow had. Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy, who briefly played in the NFL, joined the show in Tebow's absence and the network said he would continue to be a part of the show.
"Tim quickly developed into an excellent analyst last year, and we were not shy about acknowledging his home at ESPN should he be available to return," ESPN vice president John Wildhack said in a statement.
Tebow improved over the course of 2014 – his first full season on TV – as an analyst and has a bright future with ESPN even if he continues to balance the dream of playing professionally with his television work. It's easy to see him working more games as an analyst if he wants.
Before going to training camp with the Eagles, Tebow last was with the New England Patriots, who cut him in August 2013 after he signed with them in June. He played in 35 games with 14 starts over the course 2010-2012 with the Denver Broncos and New York Jets.
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