Tim Tebow's career with the New York Jets might be over, but according to one sports agent, it's possible that the ever-popular backup quarterback could find a home in his native Florida--with the Miami Dolphins.
Sports agent Drew Rosenhaus told 560 WQAM on Wednesday that he "wouldn't be shocked" if the Dolphins ended up signing Tebow to a contract, CBS Sports.com reported.
Rosenhaus, based in South Florida, is one of the NFL's biggest sports agents, representing big names such as Plaxico Burress, Chad Johnson, Santana Moss, Dante Stallworth and more.
The Dolphins finished 7-9 last season for second in the AFC East behind the New England Patriots, missing the playoffs.
Regarding his reasoning for why the Dolphins might be open to the idea of adding Tebow--who was cut by the Jets on Monday--to their roster, Rosenhaus pointed out that owner Stephen Ross likes Tebow while the Dolphins have not publicly rebuffed the idea of signing the wildcat-running quarterback.
A big knock on Tebow has been the lack of strength in his throwing arm, which is why NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon said this week on KILT-AM in Houston that Tebow would not be able to fit into the Canadian Football League.
"If you can't throw the football, it doesn't matter where you play quarterback. You have to be able to throw it. That's his biggest problem, just being able to complete passes, be an accurate passer. I think he's a really good athlete playing the position, but I don't think that's enough sometimes," Moon said.
The move would in theory benefit Tebow, who has big Florida roots, having won the Heisman Trophy and two national titles at the University of Florida. However, the Dolphins appear to have talent already at the quarterback position with starter Ryan Tannehill, who showed promise in his 2012 NFL season, while veteran Matt Moore is the second string QB just behind Tannehill.
Yet there would be money to be made by the Dolphins taking Tebow. Already a beloved name in Florida, Tebow gained a massive following thanks to his play in Denver in 2011 and his Christian values, particularly his touchdown prayer celebration in the endzone.