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Analyzing the backup-QB market

Jets Blog | ESPN New York — With David Garrard out of the picture, the Jets are down to Mark Sanchez and rookie Geno Smith, plus Greg McElroy and Matt Simms. On paper, it's a workable depth chart for the preseason. Thing is, GM John Idzik is always looking for competition, and he hasn't slammed the door shut on adding another quarterback. Here's the problem: It won't be easy to find a Garrard-type player, a savvy veteran with the ability to start a few games, if necessary, and the desire to serve as a mentor to Smith.

New York Jets May 18, 2013

Steelers Plaxico Burress speaks out in support of embattled Jets QB Mark Sanchez

Behind the Steel Curtain — Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress spoke on Sirius XM NFL Radio Friday, tossing his hat into the ring of support for Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez. New York Daily News reporter Manish Mehta Tweeted Burress's comments Friday. Plaxico Burress on former teammate Mark Sanchez (via Sirius): "I think he will turn the corner and become a good QB in the league." #nyj — Manish Mehta(@MMehtaNYDN) May 17, 2013 Perhaps Plax is lulling Sanchez into a false sense of security. Then again, judging by the start to Sanchez's career, any security he may have can't be considered anything other than ...

Pittsburgh Steelers May 18, 2013

Steelers | Plaxico Burress has Mark Sanchez's back

KFFL — Pittsburgh Steelers WR Plaxico Burress, who also played for the New York Jets in 2011, ...

May 18, 2013

Sanchez: ‘Nothing’s changed’ despite Garrard retirement

New York Post — The Jets quarterbacks meeting room was less crowded yesterday with David Garrard having retired, but Mark Sanchez said the departure has no effect on him. “Nothing’s changed,” Sanchez said. “My mindset’s the same. Just stay focused, master this offense, improve on my fundamentals and be as accurate as...

New York Jets May 17, 2013

Mark Sanchez feeling secure in his Jets future

Florida Times-Union — Associated Press FLORHAM PARK, N.J. | Mark Sanchez understands the New York Jets’ starting quarterback job is still up for grabs. That doesn’t mean he expects the result to be anything different from what it has been the last four seasons: with him under center leading the team every Sunday. “Naturally, as you progress in your career, you try and tighten up and hone in,” Sanchez said Thursday after voluntary workouts. “But, like I’ve said, this is something I dreamed about my whole life and now I’m not planning on letting go.” read more

Jacksonville Jaguars May 16, 2013

Mark Sanchez - Sanchez frontunner with Garrard's retirement

The Huddle — New York Jets starting QB Mark Sanchez should have an edge on the starting quarterback job over rookie QB Geno Smith after David Garrard's decision to retire, according to former head coach Herm Edwards. 'This is now Mark Sanchez's job to lose,' Edwards said. Huddle Up: The once-booming Jets QB circus is now down to a couple rings with the release of Tim Tebow and Garrard's decision to retire on Wednesday. Sure the incumbent Sanchez is the odds-on favorite to beat out the second-round pick Smith, but even if he does, it's only going to take a couple of Sanchez turnovers in MetLife Stadium bef...

May 16, 2013

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Panthers WR Steve Smith saids Sanchez “sucks”

Patriots Gab — Carolina Panthers WR is happy Cam Newton is his QB and not Jets QB Mark Sanchez. “He sucks” Smith reportedly said Wednesday on WFNZ-AM. He went on to add, according to Sporting News and Pro Football Talk “I wouldn’t let Mark Sanchez throw me a paper bag sandwich.”  

New England Patriots May 16, 2013

Jets' Sanchez says QB focus remains the same

Newark Star-Ledger — Following the retirement of David Garrard, something Mark Sanchez called "abrupt" and said he didn’t see coming, Geno Smith and Sanchez appear to be the frontrunners remaining to win the starting job.

New York Jets May 16, 2013

Mark Sanchez says his 'mind-set's the same' with David Garrard not in Jets' QB picture anymore

Newsday — The news of David Garrard's impending retirement won't change Mark Sanchez's approach as he competes for the Jets' starting quarterback job.

New York Jets May 16, 2013

Jets' Sanchez: 'Nothing's changed' with Garrard out, ready for 'fierce' QB competition with Smith

Jets Blog | New York Post — APMark Sanchez talks with the media on Thursday. Mark Sanchez has one less quarterback to compete with for the Jets' starting job now that David Garrard has walked away, but Sanchez said his approach remains the same. "Nothing's changed," Sanchez said Thursday. "My mindset's the same. Just stay focused, master this offense, improve on my fundamentals and be as accurate as possible, take care of the football and lead this team." Sanchez said Garrard's decision to retire was "a little bit abrupt" and he did not see it coming. The fifth-year quarterback is trying to beat out rookie Geno Sm...

New York Jets May 16, 2013

Jets' Sanchez won't fire back at Panthers' Smith after 'he sucks' comment

Jets Blog | New York Post — APSteve Smith. Tell us how you really feel, Steve. The Carolina Panthers' top wide receiver Steve Smith ripped the Jets beleaguered quarterback while hosting a radio show on Wednesday. "He sucks,” Smith said Wednesday while co-hosting “The Drive” on WFNZ 610-AM in Charlotte. “I wouldn’t let Mark Sanchez throw me a paper bag sandwich.” The Jets are scheduled to play the Panthers in Week 15. "I have no idea," Sanchez said Thursday. "You have to ask Steve. I wish him and his team a healthy and successful season." Sanchez’s chances of making the Jets roster got a boost on Wednesday with Da...

New York Jets May 16, 2013

Sanchez says it’s status quo without Garrard

Newsday — Sure, the news of David Garrard’s impending retirement caught Mark Sanchez off-guard. But the fifth-year quarterback said nothing has changed as far as how he is approaching the upcoming QB competition.

New York Jets May 16, 2013

Sanchez tired of turnovers: 'Whatever it takes'

New York Daily NewsMark Sanchez’s primary objective, of course, will be to reduce the 52 turnovers that he’s committed in the past two seasons. 'Marty (Mornhinweg) touched on it. It’s a mentality,' he said Thursday.    

New York Jets May 16, 2013

Steve Smith on QB: "He sucks"

Cat Scratch Reader — He wasn't talking about our own Jimmy Clausen. He wasn't talking about his former QB Jake Delhomme though we do know he wasn't a big fan of Delhomme's passing ability. As it turns out he was talking mark Sanchez, a QB he has never played with. I found his comments quite curious: Steve Smith of Panthers rips Mark Sanchez: 'He sucks' - NFL.com"He sucks," Smith reportedly said Wednesday on WFNZ. The receiver went on to add, via the Sporting News and ProFootballTalk.com, "I wouldn't let Mark Sanchez throw me a paper bag sandwich." It's an out-of-left-field insult from a guy who's never pl...

Carolina Panthers May 16, 2013

Steve Smith on QB: "He Sucks"

Cat Scratch Reader — He wasn't talking about our own Jimmy Clausen. He wasn't talking about his former QB Jake Delhomme though we do know he wasn't a big fan of Delhomme's passing ability. As it turns out he was talking about NY Jets QB Mark Sanchez, a QB he has never played with. I found his comments quite curious: Steve Smith of Panthers rips Mark Sanchez: 'He sucks' - NFL.com"He sucks," Smith reportedly said Wednesday on WFNZ. The receiver went on to add, via the Sporting News and ProFootballTalk.com, "I wouldn't let Mark Sanchez throw me a paper bag sandwich." It's an out-of-left-field insult from a guy who's...

Carolina Panthers May 16, 2013

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  • Steelers Plaxico Burress speaks out in support of embattled Jets QB Mark Sanchez
    Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress spoke on Sirius XM NFL Radio Friday, tossing his hat into the ring of support for Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez. New York Daily News reporter Manish Mehta Tweeted Burress's comments Friday. Plaxico Burress on former teammate Mark Sanchez (via Sirius): "I think he will turn the corner and become a good QB in the league." #nyj — Manish Mehta(@MMehtaNYDN) May 17, 2013 Perhaps Plax is lulling Sanchez into a false sense of security. Then again, judging by the start to Sanchez's career, any security he may have can't be considered anything other than ...
  • Sanchez says 'nothing's changed' with Garrard out The Associated Press
    New York Jets' quarterback Mark Sanchez talks to reporters during a locker room availability at their practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
  • Sanchez says 'nothing's changed' with Garrard out The Associated Press
    New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez talks to reporters during a locker room availability at their NFl football practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
  • Sanchez says 'nothing's changed' with Garrard out The Associated Press
    New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez talks to reporters during a locker room availability at their NFl football practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
  • Sanchez says 'nothing's changed' with Garrard out The Associated Press
    New York Jets' Quarterback Mark Sanchez talks to reporters during a locker room availability at their NFl football practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
  • Steve Smith on QB:
    He wasn't talking about our own Jimmy Clausen. He wasn't talking about his former QB Jake Delhomme though we do know he wasn't a big fan of Delhomme's passing ability. As it turns out he was talking mark Sanchez, a QB he has never played with. I found his comments quite curious: Steve Smith of Panthers rips Mark Sanchez: 'He sucks' - NFL.com"He sucks," Smith reportedly said Wednesday on WFNZ. The receiver went on to add, via the Sporting News and ProFootballTalk.com, "I wouldn't let Mark Sanchez throw me a paper bag sandwich." It's an out-of-left-field insult from a guy who's never pl...
  • New York Jets' quarterback Mark Sanchez talks to reporters during a locker room availability at their NFL football practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 16, 2013 The Associated Press
    New York Jets' quarterback Mark Sanchez talks to reporters during a locker room availability at their NFL football practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
  • New York Jets' quarterback Mark Sanchez talks to reporters during a locker room availability at their practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 16, 2013 The Associated Press
    New York Jets' quarterback Mark Sanchez talks to reporters during a locker room availability at their practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)