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Tebow denies asking out of Wildcat

Jets quarterbacks Mark Sanchez, left, and Tim Tebow

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Tim Tebow is well aware of the criticisms of his quarterback skills – or, as some might say, lack thereof.

But the Jets backup quarterback said he was particularly disheartened by reports claiming he asked out of the Wildcat last week because of his frustrations over not getting the starting gig against the Chargers.

Tebow admitted he was disappointed when told third-stringer Greg McElroy...

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