The so-called Worldwide Leader in Sports spent years promoting a player who turned out to be an irrelevant NFL backup quarterback. Now the coverage that helped make Tim Tebow a household name is translating into a broadcasting job at ESPN for the former quarterback. The network brought on Tebow to work on Saturdays covering the SEC.

The former Heisman Trophy winner, who is now 26 years old, said he still wants to play in the NFL. However, those chances have been diminishing with every passing day.

"While I continue to pursue my dream of playing quarterback in the NFL, this is an amazing opportunity to be part of the unparalleled passion of college football and the SEC," Tebow said in a statement.

Sports Illustrated talked to an anonymous network executive who was skeptical about how Tebow will perform in the broadcaster's role, considering his personal interests.

"He has a devout following," the source said. "I have never heard him lecture or sermonize, only speak in an interview-type setting. He didn't seem to have a commanding voice for broadcasting. Seemed smart and very likeable but religion appears to be an every moment part of his life. Could he speak about the games, players and coaches without invoking his faith? One of a few major questions he would have to answer."

Tebow played in only one relevant NFL season when he led the Denver Broncos to the postseason with an 8-8 record and somehow managed to win a playoff game. Tebow and the Broncos were embarrassed the following week against the New England Patriots in the Divisional Playoffs.

After spending time with Denver, Tebow never found another NFL starting job again. He went to New York Jets, and also tested the waters with the New England Patriots but was released before the season even started.