Jets quarterback Tim Tebow (15) looks for a receiver against the Titans on Monday night at LP Field. (Photo: Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports) It's to the point now that whatever decision the New York Jets make involving Tim Tebow, it's going to be met with criticism unless he manages to set the Earth on fire. Which Tebow most certainly did not do when he replaced Mark Sanchez for a drive in the second quarter of Monday night's game against the Tennessee Titans. URLACHER RIPS FANS:: 'It's unbelievable to me' The five-play drive included two rushes from Tebow, a sack, and a delay-of-game penalty that set up a third-and-16, which resulted in a scrambling Tebow throwing the ball away. All of this had Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden scratching his head. "I'm not sure what they wanted to accomplish there," Gruden said. "Sanchez moved the team in his first two possessions, and they had good field position. That was a mystery to me. I'm just not quite sure what they want to accomplish with Tim Tebow as a quarterback in this offense. Clearly, they're confused, I'm confused, and I think a lot of people at home are, as well." Joe Namath also wondered what the heck was going on. Namath tweeted: "Oh, by the way? Why is Tebow in the game?" We sort of got our answer on the Jets' ensuing offensive drive when Sanchez threw an interception on the very first play. Then again, as bad as Sanchez has been, can't blame him for having his rhythm broken. And by "rhythm" we mean 27 yards passing in the first half. Seriously, this is a complete disaster. Has a train-wreck team ever, in NFL history, managed to stay playoff relevant this deep into the season? PHOTOS: The most controversial Tim Tebow photos Replay Tags
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Jets play Tim Tebow for a drive; nobody understands why
Controversy rating: 7/10. Photographed shirtless by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue, Tim Tebow is having way more fun as a backup QB in New York than he ever did as a starter in Denver. The man truly transcends football. Explanation: Apparently, a monster truck broke down in the middle of a forest. Vogue
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Controversy rating: 8/10. This photo, from Jets training camp, shows why Tebow is a perfect fit for New York. He's just running shirtless in the rain, okay, people? Mind your own business! Explanation: Tebow: "I truly didn't think it was going to be such a big deal." Jets linebacker Bart Scott: "Maybe it was holy water, I don’t know." Rich Barnes, US Presswire
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Controversy rating: 6/10. The bible verses Tebow wrote in his eye black were beloved by Florida fans, but some felt he was bringing religion too far into the game. The NCAA instated a ban on messages in eye black beginning with the 2010 season, dubbed the "Tebow Rule." Explanation: On hearing the Bible verses inspired millions of Google searches, Tebow said, "It just goes to show you the influence and the platform that you have as a student-athlete and as a quarterback at Florida." Phil Sandlin, AP
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Controversy rating: 4/10. There was "planking," there was "owling," and then there was "Tebowing." Tebow's post-touchdown prayer ritual was imitated by seemingly everyone, from Erin Andrews to Rick Santorum to the mayor of Pittsburgh (who was on the losing end of a bet). Explanation: Tebow: "It is serious, for me. At least it's being talked about, and that's a cool thing...I look at that as a blessing." Barry Gutierrez, AP
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Controversy rating: 5/10. Is Sanchez trying to knee him? Explanation: Ahh, they're just celebrating a touchdown. Wait...does this mean...they might be friends? Bill Kostroun, AP
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Controversy rating: 9/10. Dubbed "Sexy Jesus," this photo caused an uproar when it appeared in GQ's September 2012 cover story. Explanation: The photo is from a shoot several years ago, when Tebow was in college, and he had no idea GQ intended to use it. Okay, guess we can buy that. GQ
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Controversy rating: 5/10. Skier Lindsey Vonn Tebowed after winning a race and predictably, romance rumors began to swirl. Explanation: Vonn is friends with Tebow's brother, Robby, and a big fan of the quarterback. In an interview, she said, "I talk to Robby all the time and we're like, 'This is really weird. Just tell Timmy I'm sorry and I don't know what's going on.'" Doug Pensinger, Getty Images
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Controversy rating: 2/10. Alec Baldwin Tebowed during his monologue at the 2012 NFL Honors, telling Tebow, "Bless you!"Explanation: It's Alec Baldwin. Anything he touches immediately turns to controversial gold. Marcio Sanchez, AP
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