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Former Jets punter rips Mark Sanchez

May 18, 2012
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Aaaaaand another of Mark Sanchez’s detractors — this time, an ex-teammate — has not-so-silently slunk of the woodwork. Appearing on an NFL.com podcast Thursday, former Jets and current Giants punter Steve Weatherford spoke on Sanchez, whom he says he likes, but doesn’t see a natural leader in the fourth-year pro. “I like Mark, I think [...]

Joe Namath: Sanchez better QB than Tebow

May 15, 2012
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Continuing the latest great debate — Mark Sanchez vs. Tim Tebow — a certain iconic yet heavily outspoken former Jet made it clear whose side he’s on. Per ESPNNewYork.com, Joe Namath stated emphatically Tuesday that Sanchez is the better quarterback, a glowing endorsement for the embattled fourth-year pro. “There’s no doubt about it, at this [...]

Jets QB coach: Sanchez had ‘poor decision-making’

May 14, 2012
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There’s no question that Mark Sanchez, entering a make-or-break fourth season, has the weight of the world on his shoulders. Now, thanks to an unlikely source, it’s gotten that much heavier. Pontificating on the past, Jets quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh told the New York Daily News that Sanchez displayed “poor decision-making” last season, which attributed [...]

Mark Sanchez, Santonio Holmes booed at Knicks game

April 25, 2012
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If Jets fans in the Big Apple want their players to succeed, they sure have a funny way of showing it. Ten days after Tim Tebow received the royal welcome to NYC — a smattering of boos and cheers — at Yankee Stadium, two other Jets got the same treatment. Minus the cheers. As they [...]

Jets sign Mark Sanchez to contract extension

March 9, 2012
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We now know why the Jets quickly fizzled out of the Peyton Manning sweepstakes. It’s because they pulled a fast one on us all. On Friday night, Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum called an impromptu press conference, announcing the team has signed incumbent quarterback Mark Sanchez to a contract extension. As always with Tannenbaum, he didn’t [...]

Jets won’t rule out Peyton Manning

February 23, 2012
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With the Combine in full swing, Thursday was a busy day on the NFL docket, as a multitude of coaches and general managers were made available to the media. Among the bunch was Rex Ryan, who, as we all know by now, isn’t shy about letting his feelings be known. The humbled Jets head man [...]

Video: ‘House’ pokes fun at T.O., Mark Sanchez

February 6, 2012
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If you’re a fan of both football and FOX’s “House,” then you might’ve been particularly pleased if you recently tuned into the hit show. During an episode titled “Runaways,” which originally aired on January 30, one of the series’ co-stars, Chris Taub, referenced three notable NFL names: Aaron Rodgers, Terrell Owens, and Mark Sanchez. Rodgers [...]

Jets players want Peyton over Sanchez

January 11, 2012
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As expected, the Jets are currently revamping their offensive coaching staff, with highly-scrutinized coordinator Brian Schottenheimer resigning and Tony Sparano (and possibly Todd Haley) set to replace him. Next on their agenda will be to figure out the quarterback situation. To the players, their message to the front office is simple: Take Cris Carter’s advice. [...]