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Tim Tebow’s time in Denver has become a part of The Chosen One’s legend.
But can he rekindle the inexplicable magic he displayed during the 2011-2012 season (when the Broncos made the playoffs and defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers on a shocking touchdown pass to Brandon Marshall before being destroyed by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots) in a new location?
It hasn’t happened yet. After obtaining Peyton Manning, the Broncos dealt Tebow to the New York Jets, where he mostly rode the pine — and since then, no NFL squad has given him a shot at redemption.
Now, however, he’s reportedly on the cusp of signing with the Philadelphia Eagles — a development that caused Twitter to practically explode.
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Here are our twenty favorite Bronco-centric tweets about Tebow rising again. Count them down below.
Number 20:
Congrats to @TimTebow . And just so you know, as a Broncos fan it was the worst day of my life when they traded you. Good luck. #TebowTime
— Camas Agee (@camasagee) April 20, 2015
Number 19:
Shit talk all you want, but Tim Tebow is ~15% responsible for one of my Top 25 greatest moments as a @Broncos fan. Demaryius gets the 85%.
— Matt Wurst (@mwurst) April 20, 2015
Number 18:
Congrats #TimTebow — Glad you get the chance to play again! Always thought the #Broncos and #Jets "did you wrong." Good luck!
— JMKuehne (@txaugal) April 20, 2015
Number 17:
@TimTebow congrats on the contract but really wish it was the @Broncos . Good luck & God Bless.
— Bethany (@101010Bethany) April 20, 2015
Number 16:
@WxTrackerDaryl @TimTebow I just became an Eagles fan! #GoTebow! Still have to cheer for the Broncos though.
— Brad Shrader (@rockymtnmotors) April 20, 2015
Number 15:
I hope Tim Tebow can start for the eagles. He got cheated out by the Broncos and Jets.
— Biggy M™ (@mayoman60) April 20, 2015
Number 14:
Let's not forget, Tim Tebow led a dead-in-the-water Broncos team to the playoffs and a victory over a 12-win squad. #NFL
— Andrew Kossak (@aksports) April 20, 2015
Number 13:
Peolple seem to forget what @TimTebow did for the Broncos. Squad was playing horrible. Then he starts and they go on an amazing run. #winner
— Benjamin Kapenstein (@BKapenstein) April 20, 2015
Number 12:
In 4 years, Peyton Manning has managed to win only ONE more playoff game as a #Broncos QB than Tim Tebow. #TebowTime #Eagles @TimTebow
— BroncosBlogger (@BroncosBlogger) April 20, 2015
Number 11:
Why does everyone hate on Tim tebow….He's an all around great guy and all he did as a starter for the Broncos was win. I'm rooting for him
— Evan Almighty (@suckmycocktail) April 20, 2015
Number 10:
@uSTADIUM my favorite team went from broncos to jets but now I've recently become a huge eagles fan I always root for Tim Tebow & my lions
— Veronica Hirmiz (@VeronicaHirmiz) April 20, 2015
Number 9:
So excited to see my nigga Tim tebow back !!! #broncos will never forget.
— 16?? (@Domo_growrich) April 20, 2015
Number 8:
EAGLES SIGNED TIM TEBOW! I love him always thought broncos did him wrong along with the rest of the nfl…
— Nevin Pagan (@Npagan84) April 20, 2015
Number 7:
@TimTebow You brought the Broncos to the playoff and they didn't have the decency to let you develop you ability to lead men.
— Eternal Life (@moereese1776) April 20, 2015
Number 6:
I am happy for #TimTebow @TimTebow #Denver #Broncos #Fans know how valuable he can be as an NFL player for your team #Eagles #Fans #rejoice
— David Heath (@BeefCornellUGA) April 20, 2015
Number 5:
broncos really didn't do no better with Peyton Manning…dey still never won a Ring… #TimTebow brung spirit & hype Also wins
— $Mitch (@Shevyworldwide) April 20, 2015
Number 4:
So excited and happy for you @TimTebow !! Been a fan since you took the @Broncos to the playoffs. Show them what you're capable of!
— Lorraine Oest (@LorraineOest) April 20, 2015
Number 3:
Just a reminder that Peyton Manning has one more playoff win with the Broncos that Tim Tebow had. Knock him all you want, but Tebow wins.
— Anthony Delebreau (@Delecast) April 20, 2015
Number 2:
.@TimTebow congrats man. You will do big things in Philly. You will always be a @Broncos to me (@TurtleIsAwkward ) #Tebow #AllHeDoesIsWin
— The Pass (@thepasssports) April 20, 2015
Number 1:
Not even @TimTebow can make me an @Eagles fan. I love ya Tim, but #GoBroncos @Broncos
— The Evangelical Norm (@EvangelicalNorm) April 20, 2015
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