For whatever reason, Chip Kelly decided to sign Tim Tebow to a contract this offseason to play for the Eagles. Thanks to this decision, we were guaranteed at least a few more opportunities to see Tebow in an NFL uniform in the preseason.
In their opener against the Colts, the Eagles trotted out Tebow (to play quarterback) in the third quarter, where he was greeted by Eagles fans with resounding cheers and a standing ovation.
Tebow was actually forced to quiet the crowd in order to get his first snap off, which is just mind boggling when you stop and think about it.
Tebow didn’t play horribly, which is perhaps the most surprising part of it all, going 6-12 for 69 yards passing. He also rushed four times for 15 yards and scored a touchdown.
https://twitter.com/SBNationGIF/status/633005955949592576
It wasn’t all great though, the old Tebow still showed up every once and a while.
Twitter of course, loved every second of all of it.
Tim Tebow is wearing a visor today. Helmet looks 21% cooler. Swag rating up 3 points. Could be deciding factor in beating out Matt Barkley.
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) August 16, 2015
Tebow throwing darts. 😳 #TebowTime #INDvsPHI
— NFL (@NFL) August 16, 2015
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https://twitter.com/SBNationGIF/status/632992693614944256
— Paul Pabst (@PaulPabst) August 16, 2015
And of course…
It's great to see Tim Tebow at least get a chance after two years out of the NFL. Crowd went so crazy he had to signal for quiet.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) August 16, 2015
Tebow throws fastball strike from pocket for first down on third and long.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) August 16, 2015
Tebow, maybe 10-15 pounds lighter than was in Denver, runs spread option for TD. Still a quick, powerful athlete at age 28.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) August 16, 2015
Ugh.
