The Rush: Tim Tebow on Dak’s resilience, and whether Jerry Jones should give him a call

Heisman winner Tim Tebow joins Jared to discuss the unique resilience of Dak Prescott in the wake of his devastating injury, what he might say if Jerry Jones were to call about the Cowboys QB job, why Yoenis Cespedes could have had a long career as an NFL linebacker, and how still having a football mindset hurt him early on in his baseball career. PLUS: After spending National Mentor Day with two members of the 2020 All-State AFCA Good Works Team, Tim talks about the importance of mentorship.

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JARED QUAY: What would be the hardest part of switching from a baseball mindset back to a football mindset?

TIM TEBOW: I don't know. I don't know if I ever got rid of my football mindset, to be honest. I think that's the hardest part to change. That was the hardest part in baseball.

JARED QUAY: What's up, guys? I'm here with former Heisman Trophy winner and current Minor League Baseball star and pretty much famous good dude, Tim Tebow. What's up, Tim? How you doing, brother?

TIM TEBOW: What's up, man? Jared, how are you doing?

JARED QUAY: Are you keeping the arm strong? Because I know the Cowboys are having a lot of problems at quarterback. So if Jerry Jones ever gave you the call, what would you say to him?

- Hello? Hello? Hello?

TIM TEBOW: Yeah, I throw it around a little bit, you know. Just sometimes I pick up a football, sometimes I pick up a baseball. But I still throw either way. I still use my left arm.

JARED QUAY: I'm just saying, could you--

TIM TEBOW: I wouldn't hit decline. I wouldn't hit decline.

JARED QUAY: Could the greatness inside of you bring the Cowboys season back?

TIM TEBOW: I don't know. I don't know about that. But I'll tell you what, I will say this, I love Dak. And man, when I saw him go down, I was actually getting ready to speak at an event. And I just had to stop and pray for him and what a good young man. My heart and my prayers definitely go out to him and his family.

JARED QUAY: Just talking about football and the ideology if you ever wanted to come back. What would be the hardest part of switching from a baseball mindset back to football mindset?

TIM TEBOW: I don't know. I don't know If I ever got rid of my football mindset, to be honest.

- I love football.

TIM TEBOW: I think that's the hardest thing to change. That's the hardest part in baseball, is you know, I would be so amped up for a game. And because I would get so amped up, I would be so exhausted for the next game. Because in football, you have a week to peak for a game. And baseball, we got a game the next afternoon. And so I don't know if I ever got that football mentality out. I think it's still kind of in there creeping.

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JARED QUAY: We all know Kyler Murray could have played in baseball like you. But I want to know just from a weird standpoint, is there any MLB players that you feel like would be great NFL players?

TIM TEBOW: Oh, that's a good question. Yeah, I'm sure I could think of some. The Mets have one, Yoenis Cespedes. I mean, he's a thick dude. And it's fun, when we have conversations, he'll ask about it and he'll want to learn, you know. Because football hadn't really been in his background. But I think, hey man, how gifted and strong you are, you could probably run over someone. He'll be like one of those squatty middle linebackers that just comes in and sticks, you know.

JARED QUAY: In 2009, you were a member of All State's ASC AFCA Good Works Team, which highlights the good works student athletes do off the field. What did that mean for you?

TIM TEBOW: Honestly, it meant a lot to me. Because it was one of the very, very few awards that they give out and that I was blessed to be a part of as an athlete. Because it's more important what we do off the field than what we do on. Listen, I'm competitive. And I love winning. And I love winning on field awards. But we got to teach our young people, it's more important who you are and what you do off the field than it ever is what you do on the field.

It's not that on the field doesn't matter, it does. But who you are and what you do off is even more important. And that's why I love the All State Good Works Team because besides this year, we've been able every year to be able to serve together, to volunteer, to go into neighborhoods, to be able to fix up different parks, to be able to paint, to be able to refurbish after school facilities, and do a bunch of things, and what these kids are doing.

I just finished up an interview with Teton Saltes, one of the members from New Mexico offensive lineman. And this dude's unbelievable. He goes on suicide hotlines and talks to kids who have been bullied and they're getting ready to commit suicide. And he talks to them. He brings food to medical clinics. What are we talking about? These are the kids we need to highlight. Listen, there's a lot of great players. And it's amazing. I love it. But what these kids are doing is freaking awesome. And they're worth highlighting. That's why I love this team.

JARED QUAY: Thank you for rushing with me today, man. You are amazing.

TIM TEBOW: I love it. Thanks, Jared. Appreciate your time. Thanks for having so much fun with me, man.

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