National Football League

Jets to use Tebow on special teams?

Published May. 7, 2012 1:00 a.m. ET

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The Jets' special teams coach says he plans to use Tim Tebow.

The Daily News of New York reported Monday that Mike Westhoff said he had discussed the plan with Tebow and the backup quarterback was amenable to it.

Without revealing specifics, Westhoff calls Tebow a "more potent Brad Smith," referring to the versatile former Jets receiver who played QB for Missouri during his college days.

On offense, Tebow is expected to play some quarterback in wildcat packages and could see time at running back and fullback. The Jets acquired him from the Broncos this offseason to back up starter Mark Sanchez.