Jets willing to Give QB Mark Sanchez “A Second Chance”

Tebow is out and Geno Smith is in. That’s the reality the New York Jets have to deal with from now on. But even when General manager John Idzik promises a much more aggressive team this season, so far nothing looks in place for a team trying to wash its face after a disastrous campaign. 

While the New York Jets insist their situation will change in the months heading to the 2013 NFL Season, we all know some things will remain the same and aren’t likely to change anytime soon. One of them is their quarterback situation. With 5 quarterbacks in their roster, the Jets need to decide who will take the lead this season.  However, the team seems heading the same direction as last season. They are willing to give Mark Sanchez a second chance. 

Despite the fact that Sanchez led his team to a truly forgettable season, ending the campaign with a 6-10 record, and that talented rookie Geno Smith is now part of team; the Jets aren’t ready to give up on Sanchez.

In a radio interview aired this morning, General manager John Idzik confirmed that a "focused, energized, very positive" Sanchez will be part of the "open competition" at quarterback along with Smith, David Garrard and Greg McElroy.

Really? They cut Tebow but want to keep Sanchez? I was them; I’d drive to the state limits, give $5 for a bus ticket and leave them there.  Period.   But that’s not it.  Explaining Monday's waiving of Tim Tebow, Idzik tried to explain why the team pulled the leveler on him, but didn’t mention any good reasons. Yeah, yeah, we know Tebow sucks and that they had six quarterbacks, but failed to give any good reason to keep Sanchez.

Sanchez will have to prove he deserves the starting position once the team enters its training camp, even when he had two seasons to prove it. If the rookie proves he has what it takes to get the starting position, the coaching staff should limit Sanchez to simply hang around. But if Smith struggles, then coach Rex Ryan may be forced to face his decisions and pray for Sanchez to do an acceptable job next season. I hope that doesn’t happen. I honestly want the team to ditch them both once and for all.

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