Mark Brunell Is the Backup

by John B on Aug 10, 2010 7:54 PM EDT

In today's non Revis news, Rex Ryan told the press today Mark Brunell is Mark Sanchez's primary backup.

Training camp is only a week old, but Rex Ryan has all but declared an end to the backup-quarterback competition. The New York Jets' coach said Tuesday that Mark Brunell, who basically signed on the eve of camp, is "pretty much a lock for the No. 2 spot."

This seemed like it was in the cards no matter what happened in preseason. I don't see what the harm would have been in opening things up to give a blank slate like Kevin O'Connell more of a shot.

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So good news (for a jags fan)

Good luck Mark- it seems he still left something usefull in his tank!

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Aug 10, 2010 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

I agree, i would have preferred to let clemens and o’connell think they had a chance even if they really didnt.

by Rats on Aug 10, 2010 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

At least this spares them the heartache of having a tiny bit of hope where they really knew there was none?

by Exystence on Aug 10, 2010 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, and Brunell needs to catch up and get to know the system and the players.

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by dvdvil on Aug 10, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Didn’t the Starter competition last about a week last year?

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by Mark D on Aug 11, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions

It started in training camp and wasn’t called till after the Ravens preseason game wasn’t it…?

by Exystence on Aug 11, 2010 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Probably, I’m more joking. But if I do remember right, that first week of camp was pretty ugly for Clemens in comparison to Sanchez.

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by Mark D on Aug 11, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions