Thursday is the first day of the NFL season. So, naturally, Tim Tebow snatched the headlines.
Mets are signing Tim Tebow to a minor-league contract, an MLB source tells ESPN. Instructional League or Arizona Fall League next for Tebow.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2016
We have signed OF @TimTebow to a minor league contract. He will participate in the #Mets Instructional League. pic.twitter.com/I6gmW0b6hY
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 8, 2016
As the New York Daily News reports, this means Tebow will head back to the state of Florida, as the Mets' Instructional League plays out of the team's spring training home in Port St. Lucie. So yeah, later this month, Tebow will again take The Sunshine State by storm.
The internet went in on the Tebow signing.
Meet the Mets, meet the Mets, Step right up and greet the Mets! https://t.co/xlOuTdfIuM
— Joe Giglio (@JoeGiglioSports) September 8, 2016
Mets have signed Tim Tebow. Not only have they signed a guy who has never scored, but he's never even gotten past 1st base.
— Not Bill Walton (@NotBillWalton) September 8, 2016
Minor League pitchers who will face Tim Tebow react to him signing with the Mets pic.twitter.com/sgJBCl7R7R
— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) September 8, 2016
I would hate to see Wilmer Flores Emotion after being replaced by Tim Tebow.
— Bradley Craig Hinton (@Bradley_Hinton) September 8, 2016
Mr. Met reportedly furious about Mets hiring new mascot Tim Tebow https://t.co/BWLOxljRes
— SportsPickle (@sportspickle) September 8, 2016
The Mets signed Tebow because he will apparently only play in blue and orange.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) September 8, 2016
The @Mets have zero to lose in signing @TimTebow Yes @MetsGM has been super in various deals he has made! https://t.co/aceUGPr2lm
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) September 8, 2016
If Mets really do give Tim Tebow a Minor League deal, they might as well sign Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere while they are at it
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) September 8, 2016
hear tebow field was narrowed to 5 teams before he decided on mets. so interest was significant.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) September 8, 2016
The Mets only signed Tim Tebow to distract everyone from the fact that the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.
— RUSS BENGT$ON (@russbengtson) September 8, 2016
TEBOW: Before I sign I have one question.
ALDERSON: Yes?
TEBOW: Are Mr. Met and Mrs. Met really married?
ALDERSON:— RUSS BENGT$ON (@russbengtson) September 8, 2016
Tebow as a baseball player? Total lottery ticket. Tebow as an attention-grabbing novelty? Total sure thing. Do not confuse the two.
— Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) September 8, 2016
When the Braves are in the lead for the Tebow "sweepstakes" but a DIVISIONAL RIVAL saves you from the circus pic.twitter.com/BfisqIxdt1
— Demetrius (@fergoe) September 8, 2016
Tebow ready to make his Mets debut like pic.twitter.com/5sE5C9J20d
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 8, 2016
HUH ? why is tebow willing to go to minor leagues to further baseball career when he was unwilling to play cfl/arena https://t.co/hNEVjhi2Pd
— Mike Mayock (@MikeMayock) September 8, 2016
Well, at least now the Mets have a prayer. #Tebow
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) September 8, 2016
This'll be worth it just to watch Tebow circumcise Mister Met.
— Drew Magary (@drewmagary) September 8, 2016
The Mets win the Tebow Sweepstakes! We've just gone from pure luck to divine intervention
— KFC (@KFCBarstool) September 8, 2016
With Tim Tebow and Bobby Bonilla at the heart of the order, no team will stand a chance. https://t.co/I2Ud6oNS2B
— SportsPickle (@sportspickle) September 8, 2016
Haven't been this embarrassed to be Mets fan since it was revealed owner Fred Wilpon was using team as a Bernie Madoff slush fund.
— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) September 8, 2016
The Jets...then the Mets...you're up, Nets! https://t.co/PCyZ8JtvTg
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) September 8, 2016
Tim Tebow has signed with the Mets. The natural next step in his baseball career is for his elbow to start hurting.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 8, 2016
For New York, this marks the unlikely return of Tebow. After his playoff run with Denver, in 2012, Tebow was shipped to the Jets, where he played 12 games, threw six complete passes and rushed for 102 yards.
New York beat writers held nothing back reacting to the Tebow news of 2016.
Tim Tebow once told Rex Ryan he was tired of being used only on up-the-gut draws. So Terry Collins, no up-the-gut draws.
— Ian O'Connor (@Ian_OConnor) September 8, 2016
In the instructional league or the AFL, Tim Tebow isn't taking at-bats away from anyone with any more potential than he has.
— Jared Diamond (@jareddiamond) September 8, 2016
Brodie Van Wagenen, Tim Tebow's agent, also represents Yoenis Cespedes. Just thought I'd point that out.
— Jared Diamond (@jareddiamond) September 8, 2016
Can confirm that Mets have minor league deal with Tim Tebow. The man does love orange and blue.
— Tyler Kepner (@TylerKepner) September 8, 2016
Tebow is ineligible for this postseason. He needed to join the organization before Sept. 1. https://t.co/AiBsGfItSd
— Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinESPN) September 8, 2016
Most amazing athletic feat of Michael Jordan's career? Hitting over .200 in AA at age 30. Seriously. Long way to go for #Tebow.
— Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) September 8, 2016
This was taped before Tebow signed with the Mets, but it needs to be seen:
Jon Gruden: "I could get @TimTebow and come back to the league and win some games" (via @FirstTake)https://t.co/8Krys63mit
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 7, 2016
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