Tim Tebow won't rule out a future in politics

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow celebrates after his game-winning touchdown pass in overtime of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver. / AP Photo

INDIANAPOLIS - Tim Tebow won't rule out running for political office someday.

In an interview on the Golf Channel, the Denver Broncos quarterback was asked if he would consider a future in politics.

He responded, "It could be something in my future. You know, it's something I also think about and definitely pray about."

Tebow said he's thankful to be living his dream playing for Denver, but added that it's unclear "what the future holds." He said it could "possibly" include a political career.

Earlier, Tebow had helped the "NFL Honors" award show host Alex Baldwin do his best "Tebowing."

The host of "NFL Honors" on NBC was kneeling down when the Denver Broncos quarterback stepped up and showed Baldwin how it's really done.

"Bless you, Tim," Baldwin responded.

Later in the show, Tebow was greeted on stage by singer Katy Perry, whose parents are also Christian pastors.

[buzzardbill]

If Reagan, Bunning and Kemp are the best you can come up with you're lean on the political competency measure.

[buzzardbill]

That's OK, Tim, I'll rule it out for you. Too many self-absorbed, self-righteous, disingenuous phonies out there on the right already.

[Lindag10]

Who knows, he might do well. At least he couldn't be much worse than the professional baseball player (Jim Bunning) we here in Kentucky had for a Senator for a number of years. Of course Bunning was replaced by Rand Paul and that was like jumping from the frying pan into the fire.

[AOCGUY]

Oh Lord, One year in the NFL and he is already thinking what his next career will be.

[buzzardbill]

Taking pointers from Sarah Palin obviously.

[bantamei]

Not what we need, another programmed brainwashed obviously conservative religious fanatic.

[mecury69]

It depends. Can he make decisions based on facts and logic as opposed to his personal faith?

Because facts and logic are tangible, one's personal faith is not.

He could be right, Jesus is indeed the Son of God. Or he could be wrong; if so, then his decisions would ill informed and possibly dangerous.

[mecury69]

As was proven in the Iraq War. Official documents were delivered to George W. with religious quotations enforcing his belief his actions were 'divinely inspired'.

[AOCGUY]

If the Iraq war was devinely inspired I'm changing relegions

[joe1022joe]

America need good men. Tebow seems a bright clean living sort. Might even shave some pretty good ideas when he get a little older. Maybe it would be a bad idea for him to pursue a second career in politics. Couldn't be any worse that what we've got now.

[Well_You_Aint_Me]

deficit, "clean living sort" has nothing to do with it as long as you are willing to elect Marion Barry types to congress.

[mountainstates1]

Tebow's boyfriend must've talked him into this...

[cbs_bull]

Tebow is smart. He knows how to use God to outplay other quarterbacks, not by his football skills ...

[signseeker1717]

Not enough of either to get to and win the Super Bowl.

[lincoel]

At this point, I have no idea what his platform would be and, therefore, have no idea what kind of politician he will be. Contrary to the conclusions that most seem to be jumping to hre, many deeply religious people do not want to force you to be like them. They just feel the need to do good in the world. Why doesn't everyone just take a deep breath and wait and see.