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Why not start Tim Tebow?

Tim Tebow on the bench at MetLife Stadium

Photo credit: David Pokress

Tim Tebow, the Jets’ No. 2 quarterback for most of the season, will not replace Mark Sanchez as the starter on Sunday against San Diego. No. 3 Greg McElroy will.

So why not start Tebow?

“I think it’s where we are right now and I just think it’s best for our team and for this game,” coach Rex Ryan said on a conference call with reporters on Tuesday. “That’s how I feel.”

Asked how...

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