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Jets | Sanchez throws two picks Week 10 Sun Nov 15, 06:19 PM
The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez was 16-for-30 for 212 yards with a touchdown pass and two interceptions Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Jets | Sanchez throws two TD passes, runs for another Week 8 Sun Nov 1, 05:18 PM
The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez was 20-for-35 for 265 yards with two touchdown passes Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins. Sanchez also ran the ball four times for six yards, including a one-yard touchdown run.
| Our view: Sanchez struggled during the first half and was battered by the Dolphins' blitzing defense. He recovered to bring the Jets back into the game in the second half with a huge third quarter but the comeback fell short. |
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Jets | Sticking with Sanchez Mon Oct 19, 06:27 PM
The Associated Press reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is sticking with QB Mark Sanchez as the team's starting quarterback despite his five-interception game in Week 6.
| Our view: As well they should. Sanchez is going to have growing pains. He had a terrible game because he didn't adjust to the conditions, and generally tried to do too much, but that shows an unrelenting aggressiveness that should serve him well later in his career. |
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Jets | Sanchez to remain starting quarterback Mon Oct 19, 10:16 AM
Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez will remain the team's starting quarterback, according to head coach Rex Ryan. Ryan said he considered pulling Sanchez in Week 6 after throwing five interceptions. 'You're not going to win too many games throwing five picks,' Ryan said. 'I thought about pulling him, but I still believe in him. He gives us the best chance to win, and he will remain our quarterback.'
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Jets | Sanchez hitting rookie wall? Mon Oct 19, 10:09 AM
Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez has completed 36 of 80 passes for 429 yards and one touchdown with eight interceptions over his past three games. He has a 26.5 passer rating for those games. He has also been sacked seven times.
| Our view: The rookie wall hits quarterbacks sooner or later, and Sanchez is no exception. He's been struggling recently, but the Jets are going to stick by him through thick and thin. Sanchez is the quarterback of the future, and he's gaining valuable experience each Sunday. Kellen Clemens is not a better starting option, and should remain the backup quarterback. |
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Jets | Sanchez throws five picks Week 6 Sun Oct 18, 08:58 PM
The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez was 10-for-29 for 119 yards with five interceptions Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills.
| Our view: Sanchez tied a team record with five interceptions, four in the second half and overtime, and generally looked lost at times while forcing the ball into a Buffalo back seven full of reserves. Rex Ryan considered pulling him in overtime, but decided against it. Expect more rookie growing pains in the future for a player who started only just 16 games in college. |
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Jets | Sanchez fined $5,000 Wed Oct 7, 04:06 PM
The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez has been fined $5,000 for his low block on New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma in Week 4.
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Jets | W. Wright could receive more snaps Wed Oct 7, 09:24 AM
Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports New York Jets WR Wallace Wright could see more reps as a slot receiver after the team traded WR Chansi Stuckey to the Cleveland Browns for WR Braylon Edwards.
| Our view: Wright was making a name for himself in training camp because he had developed a strong chemistry with QB Mark Sanchez. |
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Jets | Sanchez throws three picks Week 4 Sun Oct 4, 08:40 PM
The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez was 14-for-27 for 138 yards with three interceptions Week 4 against the New Orleans Saints. The Jets lost 24-10 to the Saints, Sanchez's first loss as a pro.
| Our view: Quite simply, the Saints made Sanchez look like a rookie. He also held the ball too long in his own end zone and suffered a sack that turned into a TD for the Saints. |
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Jets | Sanchez throws two TD passes Week 3 Sun Sep 27, 06:19 PM
The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez was 17-for-30 for 171 yards with two touchdown passes and an interception Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans. He also had a 14-yard touchdown run in the game. Sanchez is the first rookie quarterback to start a season and win his first three games.
| Our view: Sanchez was consistent from start to finish and didn't make a critical mistake in a close second half. His late touchdown pass on a short field put the Jets back in the lead and allowed the defense to win the game. |
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Jets | Sanchez probable for Week 3 Fri Sep 25, 11:21 PM
Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez (knee) practiced in full Friday, Sept. 25. He is listed as probable for Week 3 and is expected to play.
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Jets | Sanchez added to injury report Thu Sep 24, 07:36 PM
New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez (knee) was added to the team's injury report Thursday, Sept. 24. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said Sanchez is fine and will start Week 3.
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Jets | Sanchez dealing with knee tendonitis Thu Sep 24, 04:31 PM
Dave Hutchinson, from the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez (knee) has some tendonitis in his knee but is not expected to miss Week 3. Sanchez fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 24.
| Our view: It's not believed to be serious, but the Jets are going to be very careful with their "Fran-chez" quarterback. |
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Jets | Sanchez converting on third down Tue Sep 22, 12:04 PM
Jason La Canfora, of NFL.com, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez is 17-for-23 passing with 228 yards and one touchdown on third down attempts so far this season.
| Our view: Former Browns and Ravens scout Daniel Jeremiah told us that poise is the number one attribute a quarterback can have, and Sanchez is certainly cool under fire. On third downs Sanchez has an amazing 134.8 quarterback ranking, and does a good job of finding his weapons downfield. It's a little early to put this kid in the hall of fame, but he is certainly looking like the real deal and Jets fans are ecstatic. |
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Jets | Sanchez solid against New England Week 2 Sun Sep 20, 05:19 PM
The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez was 14-for-22 for 163 yards with a touchdown pass during the team's Week 2 game.
| Our view: Sanchez managed the game against New England well, avoiding major mistakes against the confusing multiple front schemes of the Patriots. He's not ready to be more than a spot starter, but he's already proving himself worthy of all the predraft and offseason hype. |
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Jets | Sanchez throws TD pass in debut Sun Sep 13, 05:50 PM
The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez was 18-for-31 for 272 yards with a touchdown pass and an interception during the team's Week 1 game. Sanchez threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to WR Chansi Stuckey in the second quarter, the first touchdown pass of his career.
| Our view: Sanchez had a fantastic debut, spreading the ball around, and making a big throw to Dustin Keller in the second half right when the Texans fans were exalting their team to get back in the game after they had just scored a defensive touchdown. |
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Jets | Sanchez sharp in limited time Thursday Fri Sep 4, 12:07 AM
The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez was 5-for-5 for 67 yards with a touchdown pass in his only series Thursday, Sept. 3.
| Our view: The rookie is looking sharper and sharper every week leading up to his first NFL regular season start against the Texans. |
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Jets | Sanchez wins first preseason game Sun Aug 30, 12:31 AM
Rich Cimini, from the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez, who has been named the team's regular-season starting quarterback, hit a spectacular 31-yard touchdown pass to WR Chansi Stuckey Saturday, Aug. 29, against the New York Giants. Sanchez had three defenders bearing down on him as he scrambled out of the pocket before delivering the touchdown to Stuckey. In 2 1/2 quarters of play, Sanchez led the team to 20 points. Sanchez had a slow start, but hit 13-of-20 passes for 149 yards.
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Jets | Sanchez to start next preseason game Wed Aug 26, 09:05 AM
ESPN.com reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez will start the team's third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Jets | Team names Sanchez starter Wed Aug 26, 08:38 AM
Jay Glazer, of FoxSports.com, reports that Jets head coach Rex Ryan has informed Mark Sanchez that he will be the starting QB for the New York Jets
| Our view: Sanchez had about as a rough a start as a QB can have against the Raven, but he kept swinging and didn't get overwhelmed or shell up when his first pass was intercepted by Haloti Ngata and returned for a TD, and his second pass was dropped by Ray Lewis, who also had a clear path to the end zone. We were encouraged by Sanchez's mental toughness and perseverance, but there will be still be plenty of growing pains for Sanchez this year. |
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Jets | Sanchez starts off slow Monday Mon Aug 24, 11:44 PM
The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez's first pass was intercepted for a touchdown during the team's preseason game Monday, Aug. 24. His second pass was also nearly picked off, but he was able to rebound to finish 3-for-8 for 43 yards with a touchdown and interception in the game.
| Our view: Sanchez almost had his first two passes in his first NFL start turn into pick sixes, but Ray Lewis obliged him with a drop. He showed his mental toughness by hanging in and continuing to pilot the offense to the best of his abilities, instead of shelling up in fear of doing even worse as the game went on. |
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Jets | Clemens, Sanchez both have a good practice Wed Aug 19, 07:34 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk, of the New York Daily News, reports that both contenders in the Jets starting QB battle had good practice days. Mark Sanchez went 6-for-9, and Kellen Clemens went 5-for-8. Sanchez also had one ball dropped by WR Wallace Wright, and hooked up with TE Dustin Keller twice, with a third completion to Keller ruled out of bounds. Clemens most impressive play was a 30-yard pass to Marcus Henry.
| Our view: We still like Sanchez to win this contest, but it's good news for Jets fans that both QBs are practicing well. |
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Jets | Sanchez to start second preseason game Sun Aug 16, 11:51 AM
NewYorkJets.com reports New York Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez has been named the team's starter for their second preseason game. He will make his first start for the team Aug. 24 against the Baltimore Ravens.
| Our view: At this point, it is basically Sanchez's job to lose. |
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Jets | Quarterback competition continues Fri Aug 14, 08:01 PM
New York Jets QB Kellen Clemens started the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 14, against the St. Louis Rams. He hit 4 of 4 passes for 24 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, but did fumble once. He led the team to a field goal. Rookie Mark Sanchez saw one drive of action, hitting 3 of 4 passes for 88 yards, including a 48-yard pass to WR David Clowney, and led the team to a touchdown drive.
| Our view: Clemens is going to have to greatly pick up his game to catch the surging Sanchez. |
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Jets | Clayton: Sanchez is obvious starting QB Fri Aug 14, 06:13 PM
John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports that he believes that first-round pick QB Mark Sanchez will be the opening day starter for the Jets. Clayton writes, ": Mark Sanchez is going to win the starting quarterback job. Understand that Ryan is a players' coach. He understands the mentality of a football player and what makes him tick. He knows quarterback battles can't be transparent. Players in the locker room know who the best quarterback is on the field, and the fact is, Sanchez is the most talented quarterback on the field. That's why he will beat out Kellen Clemens."
| Our view: Sanchez spoke like he was going to start when the Jets took him, but he has been a gracious competitor since then. Sanchez continues to improve, while Clemens performance has been level throughout camp, so this proclamation makes a lot of sense. |
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Jets | Sanchez will be limited because of O-Line injuries Wed Aug 12, 09:18 PM
The Newark Star-Ledger is reporting the fallout of the injuries to the offensive linemen -- center Nick Mangold (knee) and Damien Woody (concussion) will also miss Friday's game -- is simple: The much ballyhooed quarterback competition between Kellen Clemens and Mark Sanchez will be scaled back, Ryan said. Clemens and Sanchez will get fewer reps with the first team. "I don't think we'll go as long with those two as maybe we would have liked to have," Ryan said. "It'll affect our plans a little bit."
| Our view: Jets fans who want to see Mark Sanchez with the first team will be disappointed, but this is a smart move by the Jets. |
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Jets | Sanchez sizzles with the first team Sat Aug 8, 08:18 PM
Dennis Waszak Jr., from the Associated Press, reports working exclusively with the first-team offense for the first time this summer, Sanchez completed 10 of 19 passes for two touchdowns and an interception. "Every day needs to be a step forward when you get a chance to go with that first-team group," said Sanchez, trying to win the spot vacated when Brett Favre retired. "I thought it really showed that I was ready for that, and I took advantage of that time."
| Our view: Sanchez has had some good days and some bad days in training camp. It's to be expected because he's a rookie, but it's good to see that he is making progress and excelling with the first-team. We should know by the third preseason game who has the edge in the competition. |
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Jets | Sanchez now working with first-string offense Sat Aug 8, 02:27 PM
Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer told QB Mark Sanchez he will begin alternating reps with QB Kellen Clemens with the first-string offense. Sanchez worked with the starters first during practice Saturday, Aug. 8. Sanchez hit 10 of 19 passes, with two touchdowns and one interception. His tempo with the offense was crisp and he got the team in and out of the huddle quickly. Clemens will work with the starters first in the afternoon workout. During the morning, he hit four of 12 passes and was intercepted once. He almost was picked off two other times. Head coach Rex Ryan said he feels Sanchez has taken a step forward in the last few practices. 'He's confident. He's moving around and he's not moving around like a deer in head lights. He's poised. He can make all of the throws. He's taking a step forward,' Ryan said of the team's first-round pick.
| Our view: Sanchez has all the momentum in this QB battle, and we'll be surprised if Clemens can reverse the trend. |
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Jets | Clemens named the starter for first preseason game Sat Aug 8, 01:17 PM
Dave Hutchinson, from the Newark Star-Ledger, reports Jets head coach Rex Ryan announced that Kellen Clemens would start on Friday night in the preseason opener against the Rams at the Meadowlands. Clemens hit four of 12 passes with one interception and two near interceptions in the morning workout. He'll run with the first team this afternoon.
| Our view: It's not surprising that the veteran would get the starting nod in the first preseason game. By week three of the preseason we should have a better feel for who will be the starter when the games actually count. |
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Jets | Sanchez balances eagerness with arrogance Fri Aug 7, 07:45 PM
Tom E. Curran, from NBCSports.com, reports the difference between confidence and arrogance is paper-thin. And trying to prove you belong while not giving off an air of entitlement is no easy task. The Jets didn't trade up for Mark Sanchez so that he'd tiptoe around training camp and try not to offend. But the rookie from USC is toeing a blurry line between hopeful and overbearing as he competes with Kellen Clemens for the No. 1 job in New York.
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Jets | Sanchez outperforms Clemens in scrimmage Thu Aug 6, 11:17 PM
Dennis Waszak Jr., of The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez outperformed QB Kellen Clemens during the team's scrimmage Thursday, Aug. 6, possibly giving a slight edge in the team's quarterback competition. Head coach Rex Ryan said, "I wanted to see poise. I also wanted to see the accuracy that he showed. He really did show up."
| Our view: Sanchez was 9-for-15, including four dropped passes, for 70 yards while running the first- and second-team offenses. Clemens was 5-for-7 for 26 yards. |
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Jets | Sanchez slightly sharper than Clemens Wed Aug 5, 07:22 PM
Rich Cimini, from the New York Daily News, reports rookie Mark Sanchez was slightly sharper than veteran Kellen Clemens. He was 6-for-12, with no turnovers, and he handled the blitz particularly well. His best throw was a laser to Wallce Wright, fitting it between two defenders. When Wright came out of the crowd with the ball, it surprised some observers on the sideline because many assumed it was incomplete. In the two-minute drill, Sanchez led the second-team offense to the opponents' 23, but it fizzled there with three incompletions and a false-start penalty. Afterward, this is how Ryan assessed the QB competition: "Clemens has a better grasp of the system than Sanchez does. They've both had their moments, and they've both had their moments when you're like, 'What are they doing?'"
| Our view: This competition should go back and forth all through training camp. Sanchez got more 1st team reps in 9-on-7 drills, but Clemens got almost all the 1st team reps when the team went 11-on-11. |
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Jets | No timetable for Sanchez to work with starters Tue Aug 4, 04:26 PM
Eric Allen, of NewYorkJets.com, reports New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said QB Mark Sanchez will receive reps with the first-team offense but there is no timetable for when that will happen. 'I think that's something we definitely want to do. We're not going to put a timetable on it. We're just a couple of practices in. A big part of it - like any rookie or player - is that you have to earn those reps. So as Mark continues to get more comfortable and continues to grow, which he's doing, we'll make sure we give him some more work,' Schottenheimer said.
| Our view: Kellen Clemens is outplaying Sanchez, but the gap is closing. Expect Sanchez to get time with the first team soon. |
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Jets | Quarterback competition even Tue Aug 4, 08:45 AM
Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets' quarterback competition between QBs Mark Sanchez and Kellen Clemens is a virtual dead heat. Due to his edge in experience, Clemens should look better than Sanchez at this stage, but that hasn't happened.
| Our view: If it's even close to a dead heat now, then that means Clemens will have to blow away Sanchez in the preseason games. Either way, we're thinking the Jets QB play will be rough through at least September. |
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Jets | Clemens is good, then bad Sat Aug 1, 10:33 PM
QB Kellen Clemens looked good for most of the workout but then threw two interceptions near the end, both to SS Jim Leonhard on back-to-back passes near the end of practice, both in 11-on-11 play. Clemens finished a combined 6-for-13 in 9-on-9 and 11-on-11 drills, while Mark Sanchez was 4-for-11 with one pick, to S Eric Smith in 9-on-9. [Smith, of course, had 5 INTs during the June mini-camp.] Clemens had a 60-yard TD to Leon Washington out of the backfield and 40-yard completion on a deep middle route to Jerricho Cotchery, who made a terrific catch in between FS Kerry Rhodes and CB Lito Sheppard.
| Our view: The competition between Clemens and Sanchez may come down to the wire. Even when a starter is finally named, the team may switch back and forth during the season. |
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Jets | Sanchez struggling with cadence Sat Aug 1, 06:13 PM
Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports the New York Jets are looking for rookie QB Mark Sanchez to outright show he can win the starting job. Some players have worried that Sanchez doesn't seem to have the pre-snap cadence down yet, which is leading to some pre-snap penalties.
| Our view: That sounds like a QB far away from starting in the NFL, but it's still early in training camp. |
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Jets | Bad morning practice for the quarterbacks Fri Jul 31, 08:32 PM
Dan Leberfeld, from Scout.com, is reporting the Friday morning practice was ugly for the passing offense. Not to make excuses for the players, but it was pouring out. Mark Sanchez explained the problems well. They were twofold - "A lot of it was (it) was just raining out here and we're trying to get our footing down," said Sanchez. "The timing is a little off anyway just with the first day (and) guys coming back. We have that break and you don't quite get your timing with the receivers. And add the rain to it. That threw us off a little bit."
| Our view: Head coach Rex Ryan praised Sanchez even though the rookie went 2 for 5 in 11-on-11 drills. It's early, and the weather was bad, but this isn't exactly the way the Jets wanted to start out camp. |
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Jets | Sanchez taking it one day at a time Fri Jul 31, 02:10 PM
New York Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez said the coaching staff has not told the players any timetable for naming a starting quarterback. 'It's a marathon, not a sprint,' Sanchez said. He noted he is trying not to look at the big picture in terms of the competition; instead he is just focusing on one practice at a time. 'It's only day one and it was a great start, but I've got to keep working,' Sanchez said.
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Jets | Sanchez feels prepared entering training camp Fri Jul 31, 01:33 PM
New York Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez said he was able to get his conditioning test out of the way a couple of days ago and he has been preparing mentally for training camp by staying on top of the playbook. Sanchez said he also spent time throwing to people back at his home. Due to the early rookie practices, Sanchez feels he was able to shake off some of the rust and get the soreness out of the way early. Sanchez enters training camp as the team's No. 2 quarterback.
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Jets | Clemens feels confident entering training camp as No. 1 quarterback Fri Jul 31, 01:29 PM
New York Jets QB Kellen Clemens said he feels confident after head coach Rex Ryan named him the No. 1 quarterback entering training camp. 'It means a lot going into it. I think it gives me more time with the wide receivers and tight ends and the offensive line to develop more chemistry,' Clemens said. He said his approach is to do whatever he can to prepare himself and his teammates to be in the best position to win a championship this year. He said he is not worrying himself with the potential of rookie QB Mark Sanchez seeing more reps with the first-string as training camp continues. 'It's not my concern because it's not my decision,' Clemens said.
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Jets | Clemens enters camp as No. 1 QB Thu Jul 30, 06:11 PM
Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said QB Kellen Clemens is opening training camp as the No. 1 quarterback but is still in an open competition with QB Mark Sanchez. Clemens will receive most of the first-team reps at the start of camp.
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Jets | Clemens will have to win by 'knockout' to start? Thu Jul 30, 09:03 AM
Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports that he thinks Kellen Clemens has to beat first-round pick Mark Sanchez by "knockout" to win the starting QB job.
| Our view: We're never fans of giving jobs away because of draft status or paychecks, but it sounds like Cimini has picked up on a sentiment in the Jets organization that favors getting Mark Sanchez in the lineup as soon as possible unless Clemens all of the sudden looks like "the answer", or Sanchez struggles mightily. |
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Jets | Quarterback battle a heavyweight fight in the making Sun Jul 26, 02:05 PM
Rich Cimini, of The New York Daily News, reports New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said the team's battle at quarterback is going to be a heavyweight title fight. QBs Mark Sanchez and Kellen Clemens are about to compete for the starting duties. 'Hopefully, it'll be easy for us and easy for the fans to figure out the winner,' Schottenheimer said.
| Our view: Jets head coach Rex Ryan has no qualms about starting a rookie, after all he was in Baltimore last year and saw first hand how then-rookie Joe Flacco was able to progress during his first year. How well Sanchez grasps the offense will go a long way in determining his fate. Schottenheimer would like the offense to revert to the 2006 offense, which used a myriad of formations, shifts and personnel packages to keep opponents off balance. |
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Jets | Saints head coach Payton predicts possible playoffs for the Jets Mon Jul 20, 11:06 AM
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, writing for Sports Illustrated, reports that he believes the New York Jets are a non-playoff team from 2008 that has a chance to make the postseason this year. Payton writes, "I think Rex Ryan will do a great job of creating a culture that lends itself to winning. I also love Mark Sanchez as a young quarterback prospect."
| Our view: The Jets had a solid defense and the pieces of a power running game in place last year, and they had a good enough record entering December to make the playoffs, but Brett Favre had other ideas. If Sanchez or Kellen Clemens can just be an effective game manager, and Rex Ryan can get the Jets defense to smell blood like he did with the Ravens, Payton's prediction will look prescient in January. |
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Jets | Sanchez has sights set on starting Mon Jun 29, 10:10 AM
Eric Allen, of NewYorkJets.com, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez said he is confident of earning the team's starting quarterback job. Sanchez is competing with QB Kellen Clemens for the spot. 'For me, I feel like I'm going to be on the field and that's what you always want to do. You don't grow up dreaming of being a backup, so I'm going to go for it,' Sanchez said. 'I know Kellen's going to do the same thing, and it's going to be a great competition and I'm excited to compete with him.'
| Our view: We love seeing this kind of confidence from the rookie, but the NFL is a brutal game and he will go through his ups and downs if he makes it into the starting lineup. Sanchez has had a few bad days in minicamp, which is natural for a rookie, but Jets head coach Rex Ryan will start the best QB for the team. Last season when Ryan was with the Ravens he got to see first hand how a rookie QB (Joe Flacco) could succeed if the offense was built the right way. Like Baltimore, the Jets will rely on their ground game to take the pressure off of the quarterback. Sanchez will have to beat out veteran Kellen Clemens for the job, and this is a competition that could go on throughout preseason. |
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Jets | Sanchez has a stronger, more accurate arm than Clemens Fri Jun 12, 01:26 PM
Rich Cimini, from the New York Daily News, reports that Sanchez has the edge in the Jets QB competition when it comes down to arm strength.
| Our view: Cimini says that Sanchez has a stronger, more accurate arm than Clemens and he throws better on the move. Some Jets players have told Cimini that the biggest knock on Sanchez is that sometimes he doesn't know where to go with the football. In the overall competition Clemens is in the lead right now, but a starter for the regular season won't be named until we're deep into the preseason. |
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Jets | Ryan says QB competition will be a dogfight Thu Jun 11, 07:25 PM
Bob Glauber, of the New York Newsday, reports that Jets head coach has said QBs Kellen Clemens and Mark Sanchez are "really battling" and that the team won't know who is going to start until it becomes obvious, which will probably later than sooner.
| Our view: Ryan is saying the right things, including praise for both of their performances, but we all know that any ties will go to the highly paid and touted rookie, and even Clemens wins, he'll be on a short leash. |
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Jets | Sanchez deal allows him to compete right away in training camp Thu Jun 11, 03:17 AM
Roderick Boone, of Newsday, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez will be able to continue his battle for the starting quarterback position when training camp resumes now that he has signed his contract with the team.
| Our view: 'It's not in my makeup to hold out like that,' Sanchez said. 'That would have just been terrible for me. But this just eliminates that whole factor. I'll be there Day One, ready to go and ready to compete.' |
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Jets | Sanchez deal worth as much as $60M Thu Jun 11, 03:15 AM
Roderick Boone, of Newsday, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez's five-year contract with the team will pay him as much as $60 million with incentives. He pocketed $28 million guaranteed.
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Jets | More on Sanchez's contract Wed Jun 10, 06:08 PM
Updating previous reports, ESPNews reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez's five-year deal is worth $50 million overall.
| Our view: The Jets are smart to follow the lead of the Falcons and Lions, instead of the Raiders. Sanchez will be in camp from day one and all he'll have to focus on is learning the offense and developing chemistry with his teammates. If the Jets are really expecting to start Sanchez in week 1, getting this done will go a long way towards accomplishing that. |
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