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Tim Tebow on baseball career, Mets: ‘This isn’t a publicity stunt’

Tim Tebow reiterated in an interview with Bleacher Report on Tuesday that his baseball career is ‘not a publicity stunt.’

In a Q&A, the erstwhile NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner and ESPN commentator turned-Mets-instructional-league-outfielder discussed his career and defended his decision to try baseball.

Tebow said he didn’t feel like he had to respond to critics, and further discussed the situation.

“This isn't a publicity stunt, and it's definitely not for money,” he said. “This is a pay cut for me to do this. I understand how hard this is and that a lot of people think it's impossible.