Report: Eagles Chose Tim Tebow Over Tyrod Taylor

By Andrew Porter

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Tyrod Taylor could have been a Philadelphia Eagle. Instead, he went to Buffalo.

According to a report by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Taylor wanted to come to Philly. Taylor reportedly asked Chip Kelly to consider him, but the Eagles went with Tim Tebow instead. Tebow, of course, was released by Philadelphia before the start of the season.

The mobile Taylor, a former sixth-round draft pick, has been impressive early on as the Buffalo Bills' starting QB leading them to a 2-2 record. Taylor has totaled over 1,000 yards (988 passing, 108 rushing), throwing eight touchdowns to four interceptions, compiling a 104.4 QB rating in four games.

Taylor signed a three-deal with the Bills in the offseason, set to make just $750,000 this season. However, the incentive-based deal could be reportedly be worth up to $7 million over three years.

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