Tim Tebow finally arrived in the New York area as either the New York Jets latest experiment or new backup quarterback. The unannounced flight touched down at Morristown Airport by — what else— private jet at approximately 3:20 this afternoon before he was whisked away.
Tebow exited the jet, shook some hands and was driven off the runway in a black luxury SUV as news choppers circled overhead.
Tebow-mania has already started and he's still 30 miles west of Met Life Stadium.
Last night, Tebow had a chance to address the media in New York via phone after the trade with the Denver Broncos was finalized.
"I'm very thankful for the opportunity to to play for such a great organization," he said.
Tebow, who has spent a lot of time in the spotlight in the past year, was asked if he had any trepidation about life in the big city.
"Not really. I'm excited about it," he said. "I think it's a great market. It's a great city. I'm excited to be a Jet now."
The Jets have made it clear that incumbent quarterback Mark Sanchez was, and will be, the Jets starter in 2012. The new guy in town didn't seem bothered.
Tebow said he already talked with Sanchez on the phone after the trade and everything was fine between the two quarterbacks.
"We spoke on the phone yesterday. Got caught up a little bit," said Tebow. "Had a great conversation and looking forward to seeing him soon and working with him and, you know, we've been blessed to know each other over the last few years. "I definitely have a lot of respect for him."
The Jets have not released the day and time of Tebow's official introduction as a Jets player, but expect a media crush.
If news choppers stalking a country airport is any indication— I think Tebow-mania is going to be bigger than ever.
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