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Will voters bite on this political Gator bait?

Former University of Florida football standout - and Jets backup - Tim Tebow hinted that he would consider taking his talents off the field and into the political sphere.

“If there’s a chance you can make a difference someday in something, then that would be intriguing,” the quarterback said during an interview with Fox & Friends’ Ainsley Earhardt when asked if he'd consider going into politics.

The surprise retirement of a key Florida congressman has Republican strategists eager to give the ball to former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow, according to several sources.

"We do not pick favorites," said a key party strategist, but "obviously a huge Florida football star would be an interesting candidate for our side of the aisle." ...