Sanchez Second on Depth Chart

by John B on Jul 31, 2009 9:15 AM EDT

Mark Sanchez is opening camp second on the depth chart.

It's an open competition at quarterback for the Jets, but Rex Ryan yesterday said that Kellen Clemens -- not No. 1 pick Mark Sanchez -- will begin training camp No. 1 on the depth chart.

"Clemens will be No. 1 and Sanchez will be two, but obviously we're going to give Sanchez a chance to be with the ones [starters] as well," Ryan said. "Obviously Mark is going to be given an opportunity to win this job."

The Jets aren't just going to hand Sanchez the starting job based on a few offseason practices. That would be crazy. He'll need to prove he's at least somewhat ready during camp and the preseason. With that said, he'll be the Week 1 starter unless he gets hurt or just falls flat on his face.

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Let him earn it!

i believe Mark Sanchez is the QB for the present and future, but im glad Rex Ryan put him as #2, i want to see him compete, and prove to the coaches and the fans that he´s the #1 QB, let him fight for it!

Audentes fortuna iuvat

by Bianconero on Jul 31, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions

I can't agree more!

I have been quite vocal about how much I want to see Sanchez behind center but he should earn it and prove his worth. As long as he does that I can take what ever happens this coming season. he has many good years ahead of him so things can only get better for us.

VIVA SANCHEZ!

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by Xander Diaz on Jul 31, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions

If you want Sanchez to develop - let him sit

Schott’s offense ain’t his daddy’s it is tricky and complex. Sanchez has the skills let him develop them, remember he was only a two year college starter. I don’t know how many west coast guys there are on this board but USC has a really vanilla 21 offense, it may be the area where some of the guys coming out of the spread have advantages on pro-style offenses they learn how to pick up a lot of plays.

Clemens has an amazing arm. Give him a chance, he also has a good running game behind him. He won’t be a great QB but he will be good enough, with the right game plan, especially with a Rex Ryan defense to keep the other team off the board and field.

by Generzal Zod on Aug 1, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe Chad would have been best

I guess if we could go back in time..this team seems best geared towards Chad, run, dink, and dunk down the field eating up lot’s of clock and let a well rested nasty defense get the ball back for you. Playoffs for sure…maybe a Superbow? It wouldn’t have been the first time it has worked this decade, just ask Brad Johnson.

by Generzal Zod on Aug 1, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions