"  NEW YORK (AP) If Tim Tebow has his sights set on Mark Sanchez's job, the NewYork Jets backup quarterback is keeping it to himself.Tebow told 1050 ESPN Radio on Friday that he's ''not sure'' ifhe'll ever be a starting quarterback again, and that thoughtdoesn't even concern him right now.''I don't know what the future holds, but I know who holds myfuture,'' Tebow said, referring to his strong Christian faith.''That's something that has always given me peace and comfort.That's why I don't have to worry about the future. I can just worryabout today and worry about becoming better as a football playerand a person.''Tebow was acquired from Denver in a trade on March 21 andintroduced Monday at a news conference that included over 200media. He said his only plan is to help his new team win games and''be the best quarterback, best teammate, best football player Ican be and just be someone that adds something to that lockerroom.''Coach Rex Ryan and general manager Mike Tannenbaum haverepeatedly said Sanchez is the unquestioned starter, with Tebowserving as the backup but having a significant role in the offense.Tebow has chosen his words carefully since arriving in New York,staying away from anything that could stir controversy.He compared this situation to when he was a freshman at theUniversity of Florida and backed up Chris Leak while seeingoccasional snaps.''Ultimately, it ended with a lot of success,'' Tebow said, ''uswinning a national championship.''Tebow said he has met several of his new Jets teammates,including Bart Scott, Matt Slauson and D'Brickashaw Ferguson, andhas spoken to Sanchez on the phone. He even defended AntonioCromartie, who said on Twitter that he was against the trade forTebow before it was made.''It's great because he had his quarterback's back,'' Tebowsaid. ''That's what you want. You want guys that are supportingyour quarterback. I think that's great, and I commend him for doingthat.''"



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