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 |
Controversy swirls in New York over play, attitude of Mark Sanchez
Following an 8-8 season that left the Jets out of the playoffs for the first time since 2008, accusations are flying over QB Mark Sanchez's performance, both on and off the field.
Sanchez, Jets stumble toward finish
PFW's Kevin Fishbain says if Rex Ryan plans to continue to predict a Super Bowl for the Jets, he may want to reconsider going all in on QB Mark Sanchez.
Giants have QB to bail them out
The Giants have the edge over the Jets heading into their crosstown battle this week because of Eli Manning.
Bills' errors help mask Sanchez's struggles in Jets win
The Jets have a lot to be thankful for after their 28-24 win over the Bills on Sunday. Mainly, Buffalo's mistakes, which the Jets took full advantage of.
Patriots, Jets enter Week 10 tilt going in different directions
The Jets have won three in a row and the Patriots have lost back-to-back games, making Sunday night's matchup a crucial one for both squads.
Jets put it all together in comeback win
If Sunday's Jets win was a sign of things to come, New York could be making a run at another postseason appearance.
Sanchez not making Year Three leap
Jets QB Mark Sanchez has not taken the Year Three leap that some expected, and he needs to improve his game going forward to get the Jets into the playoff hunt.
Del Pilar's Mailbag: Wednesday edition
William Del Pilar answers your mailbag questions regarding Fred Davis, Greg Little, Tim Tebow, Matt Schaub and others.
They Said It: week of Oct. 9
Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall on his plans for Monday night's contest against the Jets, quoted on miamiherald.com: "I'll probably get kicked out after the second quarter. I'm not joking. I'm serious."
Jets need to find a ground game
The Jets' running game has been extremely ineffective, putting Mark Sanchez in situations he is not good enough to be in.
Jets lose potential weapon in TE Cumberland
The Jets have been using more tight ends in the hopes of finding another receiving option at the position, but Jeff Cumberland went down for the season.
The First Fifteen: Week Four
Time for Chris Johnson to step up, dissecting the 3-0 Lions, awaiting the fun that is Ravens-Jets and plenty of other tidbits to look for in Sunday's upcoming games.
Jets' comeback win exposes weaknesses
Despite Mark Sanchez's poise under pressure, the Cowboys exposed concerns regarding the Jets' ability to get back to the AFC title game.
Quarterbacks feeling the most heat this season
PFW's editors select the seven quarterbacks under the most pressure heading into the season, led by Cardinals QB Kevin Kolb at No. 1.
Burress TD catch helps lead Jets past Bengals, 27-7
Plaxico Burress, Santonio Holmes and Dustin Keller had TD catches as the Jets rolled past the Bengals, 27-7, on a rainy night in New Jersey.
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.
