Tim Tebow wins Good Guy Award from the Pro Football writers for way he handled ... - New York Daily News

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Tim Tebow, after an offseason trade to the NY Jets, is already a fan favorite.

Let's call this one a no-brainer.

Tim Tebow won the Good Guy Award from the Pro Football Writers of America. The honor for the ex-Broncos QB was announced Tuesday.

Tebow, who was traded to the Jets in March and immediately became the most famous backup QB in NFL history, led Denver to the playoffs in 2011 thanks in part of five thrilling fourth-quarter comebacks in his 11-game stint as the Broncos starter. He jumped from the bench to the national spotlight after the Broncos stumbled their way to a 1-4 start.

"I think Tim handled himself well all season long with the kind of attention few players are asked to contend with at any point in their careers," said Jeff Legwold, who covered Tebow for the Denver Post. "Tim not only dealt with the traditional media obligations both locally and nationally, but he was also the focus of many non-traditional media outlets, both from in Denver and across the country."

Tebow, the fifth straight QB to win the award, isn't the only player with ties to the Big Apple to garner the Good Guy tag.

Former Giants running back Tiki Barber was a Good Guy back in 2006. LaDainian Tomlinson, who retired Monday after an 11-year career with San Diego and the Jets, won the award with the Chargers in 2007. Packers QB Brett Favre - who spent a forgettable year with the Jets - won in 2008 and Kurt Warner - who passed the reins of the Giants offense to rookie Eli Manning in 2004 - won with the Cardinals in 2009.

The award was first given by the PFWA in 2005. It's awarded "to a player for his qualities and professional style in helping the pro football writers do their job."

Tebow's fame will be pushed to a new level now that he plays in the NFL's biggest media market. His introductory press conference with the Jets on March 26 was attended by more that 200 members of the press and over 30 TV cameras.

The former Heisman winner at Florida, who said he was “excited” 44 times on his first official day as a Jet, will have plenty of opportunities this season to make his case to be a back-to-back Good Guy winner.