Mark Sanchez Gets a Lecture

by John B on Sep 29, 2009 5:46 PM EDT

Mark Sanchez won't be leading with his head anymore if the Jets have something to say about it.

Mark Sanchez got a bit of a talking-to Monday. Rex Ryan said the Jets' rookie quarterback heard from the coaches, the trainers and even his teammates about his swashbuckling touchdown run in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans.

"He does need to realize that he's got to take care of his body through the long haul and he's got to take care of the football as well," Ryan said. "Those are things he's going to have to learn."

As he scrambled in for a 14-yard score, Sanchez carried the football gingerly with one hand. He then lowered his shoulder and turned into two Titans defensive backs, risking injury, the football and the Jets' season for six points. "The way he is, it's going to be hard to get him to understand that completely, to buy into that completely," Ryan said. "He really needs to."

As much as you have to love the toughness the rookie showed on that play, you also have to hope it never happens again. Leading with your head is a great way to end up in the hospital in this league, no matter what position you play.

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Elway did it the best. Save the Helicopter Spins for first down/six points to the super bowls!

by Mark D on Sep 29, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions

No joke. That run was nice but the end result was scary. I’d rather see him fake a hand off at the goaline and lob a TD any day.

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by FrankD on Sep 29, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

Gotta chalk that up as a rookie move

That kind of play is a bit more acceptable when the QB is more like a HB who can throw a tight spiral. He’ll def develop better ball control, but it may take a little longer to subdue his fighting spirit

by TeamJets on Sep 29, 2009 7:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Edit: * when the *college QB…

by TeamJets on Sep 29, 2009 7:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Some body PLEASE change his diaper!! Y’all azz is wooped in the big easy!!

by Nomoaints on Sep 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions

Dirty Sanchez

Try that college QB scramble stuff against the Saints and Mr Sanchez will find himself in the hospital watching the rest of the season compliments of your old buddy Mr. Vilma.

by The Krewe of Drew on Sep 30, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions