Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew took part in a rare radio interview Monday morning with the the team's official radio partner, 97.1-FM The Ticket. Among the topics discussed was the recent release of Tim Tebow and the Lions' potential interest in the polarizing quarterback.

Mayhew all but ruled out the Lions bringing in the former Heisman Trophy winner.

"I feel good about our quarterbacks right now," Mayhew said. "We've got four on our roster and we typically go with four. But I'm the kind of guy who never says never."

The Lions are obviously set at starter. Franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford is entering his fifth season, after throwing for more than 10,000 yards and 60 touchdowns over the previous two years.

At backup, Shaun Hill has been a steady and reliable option, and also unlikely to be replaced.

There's less stability at the end of the roster, with Kellen Moore and undrafted free agent Alex Carder, out of Western Michigan, expected to compete for a third spot.

If Tebow clears waivers, which is likely, he'll be free to sign with any team. Although he's proven capable of winning games in the NFL, the media circus that will inevitably follow could be a major distraction for any organization considering him.

Multiple players on Detroit's roster admitted offseason arrests were a distraction that contributed to the team's 4-12 record last season. It's difficult to imagine the locker room being strong enough to handle the attention Tebow generates.

If the Lions were to sign Tebow, a time share with Stafford would not be on the table.

"We like our starting quarterback and we like him on the field," Mayhew said. "I like him on the field 100 percent of the time."