Besides the loss, starting quarterback Sam Bradford was injured in the third quarter. It was later learned that the former first round pick suffered a left shoulder injury and a concussion. With the injury battles the quarterback has had in his career, it shouldn’t come as a shock, but help could be needed to finish out the year.
With no timetable for his return, the front office may need to sign another signal caller and the most logical option is Tim Tebow. Many thought the former Heisman winner had made the team coming out of training camp, especially when Philly traded Matt Barkley to Arizona, but it wasn’t to be as management decided to go with just two QBs headed into the regular season opener, leaving the former Florida Gator product to return to his TV gig with the SEC Network.
Another reason for his possible return was the play of backup Mark Sanchez over the last 20 minutes of action. While the former USC star made 14 of 23 passes for 156 yards, an interception in the red zone and some bad decisions late in the fourth quarter helped lead to the loss.
While Tebow hasn’t played a down in the NFL this season and would have some rust, he does know the offense. Philly is also struggling with injuries on then offensive line and with his running ability, it could help this team move the ball down the field with opposing defenses not keying on just the passing game.
No reports of a possible signing have hit social media or any major news sources, but head coach Chip Kelly is known for making unorthodox decisions and if the news that Bradford won’t be available for a few games, adding Tebow could help spark this team, even if its just a public relations move by the organization.
