New York Jets
Mark Sanchez - #6 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/11/1986 |
| Birthplace | Mission Viejo, CA |
| College | USC |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 1st round, 5th pick by Jets |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 66.9 | 2883 | 13 |
Searching for hope for the Jets
There is plenty of pessimism about the Jets after a lackluster start to the preseason. PFW's Kevin Fishbain tries to find some positives.
When to draft Tebow
The most celebrated backup quarterback in league history is an intriguing fantasy option for owners. But when should Tim Tebow be drafted?
Jets attempting red-zone balancing act with Sanchez, Tebow
Tim Tebow is sure to get his touches in the red zone, but Jets QB Mark Sanchez was successful in the red area last season.
Jets' Sanchez merits a look in later rounds
Mike Wilkening believes Mark Sanchez will have some fantasy value this season — and he's not against taking Tim Tebow late, too.
Jets' Holmes expresses confidence in Sanchez
In an interview with NFL Network Monday, Jets WR Santonio Holmes said he believes QB Mark Sanchez will be "our guy this season."
Burress: Sanchez was 'battling' shoulder injuries in 2011
In a radio interview Monday, UFA WR Plaxico Burress indicated Jets QB Mark Sanchez played through shoulder issues in 2011.
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Sanchez vs. Sanchez should be the Jets' QB 'controversy'
Tim Tebow will receive plenty of headlines this offseason, but let's not kid ourselves. The biggest threat to Mark Sanchez's job is Mark Sanchez.
Jets quiet at start of free agency
For once, the Jets are the quiet ones, having made their noise before the free-agency frenzy, but it's too soon to tell if that's a good thing.
Jets sign QB Sanchez to three-year extension
The Jets have signed QB Mark Sanchez to a contract extension, GM Mike Tannenbaum announced Friday night.
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No big prediction, but too soon to call Rex a changed man
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PLAYER NEWS
Rex Ryan says Mark Sanchez will be the New York Jets' starting quarterback for "the first snap" in minicamp, but insists there will be an open competition at the position.|||||||
The Jets coach says at the NFL meetings Tuesday that the team needs "to get better" at the position." Sanchez struggled mightily last year, and was benched in favor of third-stringer Greg McElroy for a game. New York brought in veteran David Garrard to compete with Sanchez for the job, and anything is possible with Ryan at the helm of this circus.
The Jets are hamstrung by the contract of Sanchez, who is coming off a miserable season but is guaranteed $8.25 million next season. He would cost the Jets a $17.1 million cap hit if they cut him.|||||||
Sanchez will almost certainly be back, unless the Jets can trade him. If Sanchez returns, he will likely have to compete for the starting job, and the Jets will be in the market for a quarterback in free agency or the draft.
Greg McElroy has a concussion and will be replaced by Sanchez as the New York Jets' starting quarterback in the season finale at Buffalo on Sunday.|||||||
Coach Rex Ryan says Thursday that McElroy, preparing to make his second NFL start in place of the benched Sanchez, was lifting weights and had headaches. Ryan says he chose to start Sanchez over Tim Tebow because the team has just two practices and a walkthrough to prepare before the game and he feels "more comfortable" with Sanchez. Sanchez was benched after turning the ball over five times at Tennessee on Dec. 17.
Sanchez and Tim Tebow are both active as Greg McElroy's backups in the New York Jets' regular-season home finale against the San Diego Chargers.|||||||
It is the first time all season that Rex Ryan has had all three of his quarterbacks active for a game. By having all three available, Ryan avoids having to designate either Sanchez or Tebow as the No. 2 quarterback Sunday.
Sanchez knows he won't be the New York Jets' starting quarterback this week. The one-time face of the franchise won't say whether he thinks he'll be back with the team next season.|||||||
Benched in favor of Greg McElroy for Sunday's game against San Diego, Sanchez said he hadn't thought about his future. He says that "I'm a Jet, and that's all I've known," despite the fact the team will consider all options with Sanchez - including a trade - in the offseason. Sanchez threw four interceptions and lost the football on the final offensive play as New York was eliminated from playoff contention with Monday night's 14-10 loss at Tennessee.
