Report: Mark Sanchez Likely To Start On Sunday

by Matt Birch on Dec 30, 2010 4:54 PM EST

After a lot of debate this week on what head coach Rex Ryan should do about his quarterback, a decision has been made.

According to Jenny Vrentas and NJ Star-Ledger,QB Mark Sanchez will start in the Jets regular-season finale Vs. Buffalo Bills.

"He's got a good thing going right now, and he's comfortable and I just wanted to keep that going," Ryan said. "And the other thing is thinking we could be playing a Saturday game and ... now all of a sudden you're on a short week, so I think that's really what went into my decision."

My Take:

We've discussed this all week, and it really is a tough decision. Normally, you want to rest your quarterback in Week 17 if you get the option. Furthermore, Sanchez is recovering from some shoulder soreness and it's a bit risky to play him before the postseason even begins.

On the other hand, Sanchez and the Jets' offense has been terrible coming off a layoff, and are 0-3 in those games (failing to score an offensive touchdown in each one). They've looked out of rhythm in said games; out of sync.

As risky as it may be, I think it's the right decision. The Jets must keep momentum going into the postseason as they did last season; and maybe, just maybe, they'll make another legendary run.

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I agree

I think he should play for at least a quarter just so he can keep his confidence high. Tomlinson should not play at all, he looks like he needs a rest.

Make the D play the whole game, they need all the reps they can get before the playoffs.

by chrebetsthebet on Dec 30, 2010 5:06 PM EST reply actions

Worried

Brunnel and Clemens can’t get it done, I hope they get it through Sanchez’s head it’s more important to be safe then to try to win this week.

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by Mark D on Dec 30, 2010 5:42 PM EST reply actions

yay we get to see what mcknight can :)

Gang green nation!

we won the f#%ing game now lets go get a goddamn snack!

by JETSFANF0RLYF3 on Dec 30, 2010 5:42 PM EST reply actions

do**

Gang green nation!

we won the f#%ing game now lets go get a goddamn snack!

by JETSFANF0RLYF3 on Dec 30, 2010 5:42 PM EST up reply actions

That's fine

But there is no way he should play more than a quarter in a meaningless game.

This should be a glorified scrimmage. Anyone on the injury report should be very limited at best.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Dec 30, 2010 6:02 PM EST reply actions

i think sanchez should play the 1st half

and clemens the 2nd. i have no interest whatsoever in brunell. and please, please no lt on sunday, he needs rest. i wouldnt mind it at all if greene got 30+ carries and mcknight 15-20. that’d be my gameplan

metsjetsknicksrangers.............can it get any worse?

by dabu7 on Dec 30, 2010 6:12 PM EST reply actions