Jets Players Used to Defend Mark from Mr. Anonymous, Where are they now?

Source: Jets Twit

Mr. Anonymous, hope you had a good offseason so far.  It’s been a while.  But seriously, take this with a grain of salt when it comes from an anonymous source.  Here’s what an unnamed player had to tell Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com recently:

“Everyone on the team likes Mark personally but there’s a general feeling among some of the players that maybe it’s time to give someone else a chance.”

The player went on to say that he estimates that 80-90 percent of the team feels the same way he

Jets player: Team wants Sanchez out

Source: Yardbarker

An unnamed Jets player says 80 to 90 percent of the team wants to see Mark Sanchez replaced as the starting quarterback (Credit: ESPN.Com) Yesterday, during organized team activities, quarterback Mark Sanchez threw three interceptions in eleven passes. Later in the day, head coach Rex Ryan called Sanchez’s play during organized team activities, “unacceptable”. Today, Mike Freeman of CBSSports is reporting that an unnamed Jets player told him that 80 to 90 percent of the team is ready to see Mark Sanchez replaced as the starting quarterback. “Everyone on the team likes Mark personally but there’s a general feeling among some of the players that maybe it’s time to give someone else a chance,” the player said. If this comment is true, it looks like Mark Sanchez may not even begin the season as the team’s starting quarterback. Personally, I would start Mark Sanchez, Matt Simms or Greg McElroy before Geno Smith. I do not think Smith is ready for the NFL or for playing in a city like New York. While

Geno Smith hires Jay Z's sports agency

Source: Scout.com

With training camp just around the corner, New York Jets first year gunslinger Geno Smith is taking care of the business side of his profession by hiring new agent representation this week.

Ryan: Hurt feelings bringing him, Saints together (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- Rob Ryan figures his firing in Dallas will only help him relate to a Saints defense humbled by a historically bad season.

New York Jets’ Rex Ryan Gives it to Mark Sanchez on the First Day of OTAs

Source: The Jet Press by Alan Schechter

Dec. 23, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan stands on the sidelines with quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) during the second half against the San Diego Chargers at MetLife Stadium. Chargers won 27-17. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Sanchez may still be here, and so is Rex Ryan, but clearly, the allegiance is changing.

It was not a great day at OTAs for Mark Sanchez yesterday, having a too familiar problem with interceptions. He was even picked on back to back plays, which included one by defensive lineman Damon Harrison. It is early, but it wasn’t good.

The change

NFL Roundup: Griffin III aims for opening night (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Robert Griffin III dropped back and launched passes during the Washington Redskins' non-contact practice Thursday, the latest sign of progress from the second-year phenom who said his goals include being ready for training camp and starting the season opener.

Chuck Norris Writes Essay Praising Tim Tebow

Source: Yardbarker

Well, it’s official. Tebow-mania has hit it’s peak. The former Jets and Broncos quarterback now has the blessing and admiration of martial arts legend Chuck Norris.   Does Chuck Norris’s praise change your opinion of Tim Tebow?(Photo credit: AP Photos) Norris recently wrote an essay totaling over 1,400 words called “The Ultimate Clutch Player” where he discusses what makes Tim Tebow great. Not surprisingly, the essay is very well written and explains why the free-agent quarterback is a must-have in the NFL. The essay focuses mostly on his miraculous season with the Broncos in which the team started out 1-4 with QB Kyle Orton starting and ended up making the playoffs with Tebow at the helm and even winning a playoff game against the highly favored Steelers. He also mentions Tebow’s lack of technical skills and explains why it isn’t a big deal. “I’ve heard the so-called critics say Tebow has poor technical skills, but the truth is that Tim is a natural-born leader, an amazingly gifted foot

Committee hits stretch run for NY-NJ Super Bowl (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The NFL draft is history. Organized team activities are under way. Minicamps will follow next month, and training camps will open a month after that.

Do New York Jets Players Want to Move on from Mark Sanchez? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

COMMENTARY | New York Jets players are ready to move on from veteran quarterback Mark Sanchez to rookie quarterback Geno Smith, at least according to one unnamed player.

Unnamed Jets player says ’80-90 percent of the team’ wants Sanchez gone as starter

Source: Yardbarker

What would a day be without a little bit of drama from the New York Jets and Mark Sanchez. If it isn’t former QB Joe Namath running his mouth, it’s Rex Ryan complaining about his QB’s performance in OTAs. Now, we have an anonymous (cowardly) player speaking to Mike Freeman of CBS Sports, ripping the fifth-year QB. “Everyone on the team likes Mark personally but there’s a general feeling among some of the players that maybe it’s time to give someone else a chance.” The player went on to say that he estimates that 80-90 percent of the team feels the same way he does. I don’t know, but this is a pretty lame thing to be doing. We aren’t going to speculate who it is, because that would be a rather pointless exercise, just like running your mouth behind anonymity. But this has been the case for the Jets the past two seasons. Even when their owner says that they are putting a stop to leaks, these players cannot help themselves. While we fully agree with the player’s assessment of the Sanch...

Show and prove: Patriots' Alfonzo Dennard

Source: AFC East Blog

The AFC East blog continues its "Show and prove" series for the division in 2013. On Thursday, we take a look at New England Patriots starting cornerback Alfonzo Dennard. 2012 stats: 35 tackles, three INTs What he must prove: Dennard has to prove that the strong finish to his rookie season wasn’t a fluke. Dennard took over the starting cornerback job about midway into the 2012 season and never let up. The rookie fit in well with the Patriots and was tied for third on the team with three interceptions.

Unnamed player says 80-90 percent of the Jets want Mark Sanchez out

Source: Yardbarker

The New York Jets have to make a move with Mark Sanchez and the outcome of their quarterback challenge and they needed to do it yesterday. Once again the players are declaring open season on each other in the media under the cloak of darkness that comes with not allowing one’s name likeness to be attached to a quote. As the new front office regime sorts out how the Jets will conduct themselves, they can not be happy that at least one player has already disregarded owner Woody Johnson’s gag order. Please click here to read this story. The post Unnamed player says 80-90 percent of the Jets want Mark Sanchez out appeared first on Players View.

The JetsBlog Podcast – Episode 33: OTAs and Big Snacks

Source: The Jets Blog by Andrew Vazzano, SNY.tv

This week’s episode finds Brian Bassett and Corey Griffin in full OTA mode – which means more Sanchez interceptions, some criminal law, an interesting mailbag, and…big snacks.

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New England Patriots: Team Hall of Fame is Missing Some Key Players (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

COMMENTARY| Former New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi was recently voted in as the newest member of the team's Hall of Fame. While his induction is richly deserved, it also raises the question of who else deserves the same honor, as there appears to be some key players missing.

New Bills defense geared to create confusion (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Emphasizing surprise and versatility, Buffalo Bills first-year defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is unveiling a new scheme designed to keep opponents guessing.

Anonymous Jets player: Mark Sanchez should be benched

Source: Yardbarker

That target on the back of Mark Sanchez is growing by the day. An anonymous Jets player told CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman that "80-90 percent" of the team feels Sanchez should be benched. "Everyone on the team likes Mark personally but there's a general feeling among some of the players that maybe it's time to give someone else a chance," the unnamed player said. This comes a day after Sanchez threw three interceptions in a practice that coach Rex Ryan deemed "unacceptable" and "disappointing." That's not to say rookie Geno Smith fared any better -- one interception and a handful of other miscues -- but it's to be expected from a first-year player who's adjusting to facing an NFL defense. Sanchez is entering his fifth season and seems to have completely regressed. You usually don't take much out of a non-contact OTA session, but Sanchez, who's committed 52 turnovers over the past two seasons, no lo...

Unnamed Jets player: Mark Sanchez losing locker room

Source: NFL.com by Sessler, Marc

Another anonymous New York Jets player has spoken, this time telling CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman that the players like Mark Sanchez but, "it's time to give someone else a chance."

PFT Live Jets eager to name a starting QB (NBC Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

New York Daily News Jets beat writer Manish Mehta joins Mike Florio to talk all things New York Jets. Mehta reported the Jets are willing to name a starting QB before the opening of training camp, hinting that maybe the team is secretly rooting for Geno Smith to overpower Mark Sanchez sooner rather than later.

Jets RB Chris Ivory: 'I want to win, but along with that, I want the touches'

Source: NJ.com by Conor Orr/The Star-Ledger

A statistical look at the new Jets running back. Was he worth a fourth-round pick?

Jets are backbiting already?

Source: AFC East Blog

Cue the circus music and get out the clown suits. The zany New York Jets are at it again. This time, the annual backbiting is occurring earlier than usual. One anonymous Jets player told Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com that “80 to 90 percent” of the locker room does not want quarterback Mark Sanchez under center. That's a strong statement, especially considering Sanchez is in a four-way quarterback competition. "Everyone on the team likes Mark personally,” the Jets player said.

Mark Sanchez: Anonymous Player Says 80-90 Percent of Team Wants Somebody Else at Quarterback

Source: Gang Green Nation by John B

Our old friend, anonymous, has popped up again with comments about Mark Sanchez per Mike Freeman.

This from a Jets player, who asked not to be identified: "Everyone on the team likes Mark personally but there's a general feeling among some of the players that maybe it's time to give someone else a chance." The player went on to say that he estimates that 80-90 percent of the team feels the same way he does.

Before anybody suggests Freeman made this quote up, let me stop you. Freeman isn't going to risk his career by making up a quote.

The fact this

Rookie CB Banks signs 4-year contract with Bucs (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Second-round draft choice Johnthan Banks has agreed to a four-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leaving the team with one unsigned rookie.

Teammates ready to move on from Sanchez?

Source: The Jets Blog by Brian Bassett

It’s been  just a few days and it sounds as if teammates are already talking behind Sanchez’s back to the media.

Per Mike Freeman of CBS Sports, the majority of players on the Jets have seen enough of Mark Sanchez.  ”Everyone on the team likes Mark personally but there’s a general feeling among some of the players that maybe it’s time to give someone else a chance.”

According to Freeman, the player told him that the unnamed player estimates “80-90 percent” of the team feels the same way as the player in question does …

Brian Bassett, theJetsBlog.com

We

Richardson getting the hang of two-gapping

Source: The Jets Blog by Brian Bassett

Sheldon Richardson is happy to carry his teammates helmets on and off the field this week in Florham Park, but he seems to be more focused on carrying his new playbook around in his head. With Kenrick Ellis sitting out practice Ryan threw Richardson in as the team’s nose tackle and seemed to fare well. In both 7-on-7 and in 11-on-11 drills, Richardson did a good job of shooting the gaps to pressure the quarterback, but it’s the responsibilities of two-gapping that seem to be more troubling for the former Mizzou Tiger.

“I had a rough one today, put me at a new position,” Richardson

Jets Player Reportedly Claims 80-90 Percent of Team Wants Mark Sanchez Benched

Source: Bleacher Report

Quarterback Mark Sanchez is obviously on very thin ice with the New York Jets after a disastrous 2012 season. However, if the majority of the Jets roster has its way, he may not have a chance to atone for his failures in 2013.

According to Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com, an anonymous Jets player estimated that between 80 and 90 percent of Jets players believe that it's time to cut bait with Sanchez and go in a different direction.

"Everyone on the team

Fantasy Football: Can Chris Ivory Be a Sleeper Running Back in 2013?

Source: Bleacher Report

The New York Jets have become a punch line of sorts because of their comedy of errors at quarterback. Their passing attack offers little hope to make an impact for fantasy football owners.

However, they could have a sleeper at running back.

During the 2013 NFL Draft, the Jets acquired Chris Ivory from the New Orleans Saints. He has shown signs in the past, but he never got an opportunity to show what he could do in a lead role. That will likely change in 2013.

According to

Maligned Jets QBs hindered by depleted WR group (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- In the wake of more public criticism on the play of New York Jets quarterbacks, coach Rex Ryan must consider a related concern.

New York Jets: Mark Sanchez Sniped by Unnamed Teammate

Source: Sports Media 101 by Donald Lappe

The unnamed source has reared its ugly head again with the New York Jets, and again it is a quote in reference to quarterback Mark Sanchez. This time the report come from Mike Freeman of CBS Sports, whereas previously the king of unearthing such comments had been Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. The anonymous quote emphasizes that while many on the team like Mark Sanchez personally, they don't necessarily like seeing him as the starting quarterback.

The past two seasons have been

New York Jets’ Profile: Jaiquawn Jarrett

Source: The Jet Press by Alan Schechter

Jun 14, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Jaiquawn Jarrett (26) catches a pass during mini camp at the Philadelphia Eagles NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

For today’s profile, we take a look at a guy that was actually a second round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2011 draft. He was a highly regarded player, and has already begun to make his mark at Jets OTAs, with an early interception to his credit. He picked off Mark Sanchez yesterday.

That’s right, today’s spotlight in on safety, Jaiquawn

Anonymous Jets player: 80-90 percent of the team wants Sanchez benched

Source: Yardbarker

According to Mike Freeman of CBS Sports, an anonymous Jets player told him that most of the players on the roster like quarterback Mark Sanchez, but don’t want him as their starter. “Everyone on the team likes Mark personally but there’s a general feeling among some of the players that maybe it’s time to give someone else a chance.” The player went on to say that he estimates that 80-90 percent of the team feels the same way he does. This isn’t a surprise at all.  Especially when you think about what happened below. Need NFL Tickets? The post Anonymous Jets player: 80-90 percent of the team wants Sanchez benched appeared first on Pro Football Zone.

Chuck Norris calls Tebow the ultimate clutch player

Source: NY Daily News

If Tim Tebow wants to get back in the NFL, he better hope Chuck Norris buys a franchise. The karate champ and former "Walker, Texas Ranger" star calls the ex-Jets backup quarterback the ultimate clutch player in a column he wrote for the NewsBusters website earlier this week and believes the out-of-work QB could be an NFL legend. 

Fantasy Football: Can Chris Ivory Be a Sleeper Running Back in 2013?

Source: Bleacher Report

The New York Jets have become a punch line of sorts because of their comedy of errors at quarterback. Their passing attack offers little hope to make an impact for fantasy football owners.

However, they could have a sleeper at running back.

During the 2013 NFL Draft, the Jets acquired Chris Ivory from the New Orleans Saints. He has shown signs in the past, but he never got an opportunity to show what he could do in a lead role. That will likely change in 2013.

According to

Dolphins' Ellerbe can build own legacy

Source: AFC East Blog

DAVIE, Fla. -- Dannell Ellerbe had to travel more than 1,100 miles south to escape Ray Lewis' large and overwhelming shadow. Coming off a Super Bowl victory, Ellerbe had a tough decision to make in free agency: He could either be heir apparent to Lewis -- the legendary Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker who retired in February -- or aim to build his own legacy at middle linebacker with the Miami Dolphins. Ellerbe opted not to spend the rest of his NFL career trying to fill Lewis' shoes in Baltimore.

Dannell Ellerbe can build own legacy in Miami

Source: AFC East Blog

DAVIE, Fla. -- Dannell Ellerbe had to travel more than 1,100 miles south to escape Ray Lewis' large and overwhelming shadow. Coming off a Super Bowl victory, Ellerbe had a tough decision to make in free agency: He could either be heir apparent to Lewis -- the legendary Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker who retired in February -- or aim to build his own legacy at middle linebacker with the Miami Dolphins. Ellerbe opted not to spend the rest of his NFL career trying to fill Lewis' shoes in Baltimore.

Chuck Norris fully backs Tebow

Source: Yardbarker

Not a lot might be going Tim Tebow's way right but. But hey, he's Chuck Norris has his back. The '80s action star wrote in his blog that Tebow is the "ultimate clutch player" and that the Jaguars should get him – now. "Tim could help turn that mediocre team into a championship one," Norris wrote. "Tebow works miracles on the field, and his inclusion would embolden the spirit of the Jaguars' players and fans." Norris is pointing to Tebow's 2011 heroics while playing for the Denver Broncos. But Chuck might have selective amnesia because he didn't make much mention of Tebow's rocky stay with the Jets last season. But who can really argue with a guy who held his own against Bruce Lee?

Does Social Media put Pressure on Athletes?

Source: Jets Twit

I love the fact that I can see a quick tweet that asks a question or puts a thought into my brain. I typically see it before I head off into work, and then I process it for my 40+ minute commute. Today was such a day when the NFL AM account asked if the New York Jets were putting too much pressure on Mark Sanchez. Specifically, they were asking if keeping stats in OTAs was too much for Mark.

It’s a valid question, but I think they are targeting the wrong group here, it’s not that the team keeps the stats (which they do), it’s that the media keep their own tally but make it live via social media. That’s the culprit right there: LIVE STATS that hit the fans via twitter. Have you ever searched on tweets sent to a

Only Tom Brady immune to 'Patriot Way'

Source: AFC East Blog

The “Patriots Way” is a popular saying in Foxborough. It means several things, such as no distractions, establishing a strong football culture, and playing consistent and smart football. The Patriots, more than any NFL franchise, are machine-like in their approach. New England is a team which rarely beats itself. That explains why the Patriots have an NFL-high five Super Bowl appearances since 2001. But unfortunately for Patriots’ players, New England’s approach to doing things spills into the front office.

New York Giants' Tom Coughlin is the Big Apple's Best Coach (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

COMMENTARY | There may not be a more difficult job in all of sports than coaching or managing a professional team in New York City. The pressure of winning and the hot glare of the media spotlight are constant, and fans are never satisfied.

PFT Live Jets talk with Manish Mehta, 49ers talk with Matt Maiocco (NBC Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

There was news made at OTAs on both coasts this week and we’ll be talking about it during Thursday’s edition of PFT Live. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News will join Mike Florio to talk about a Jets practice on Wednesday that left coach Rex Ryan vexed by Mark Sanchez’s interceptions. We’ll find…

New York Jets Flight Connections 05-23-13

Source: Gang Green Nation by David Vill

The Jets Blog: John Idzik is staying quiet and handling the Mike Goodson issue perfectly.

The Jet Press: Do not blame Idzik for David Garrard or Goodson.

Randy Lange: Rex Ryan takes aim at turnovers during OTAs.

Matt Ehalt: New York Jets

Joe Namath, Curtis Martin Chime in on Geno Smith, Mark Sanchez (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

COMMENTARY | Geno Smith and Mark Sanchez are in a two-man competition to become the New York Jets' starting quarterback for 2013. Already, with the competition hardly even underway, Jets legends are chiming in with their opinions.

Tebow backed by Chuck Norris (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Walker, Texas Ranger is a Tim Tebow fan.

Jets' Sanchez, Smith not sharp early in QB battle

Source: Yardbarker

Mark Sanchez threw three interceptions and Geno Smith talked about having to improve ''every single thing.'' This New York Jets' quarterback competition sure has a long way to go. The two quarterbacks considered the front-runners for the starting job didn't exactly impress Wednesday during the Jets' first practice of organized team activities open to the media. And, count coach Rex Ryan among those who wasn't particularly thrilled at what he saw. While it's early in the offseason program and Ryan says both Sanchez and Smith did ''good things,'' the Jets coach added that it's ''disappointing'' to see the veteran turn the ball over. On one interception, Sanchez was picked off by big defensive lineman Damon Harrison. Smith threw one interception that was tipped, and said he's trying to ''get better.''

New York Jets’ Dawan Landry: By the Numbers

Source: The Jet Press by Alan Schechter

Nov 18, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Dawan Landry (26) reacts to a missed field goal against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium. The Texans defeated the Jaguars 43-37. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The safety position became one of strength in 2012, after the Jets brought in LaRon Landry and Yeremiah Bell. Right from the preseason, opponents receivers knew that they couldn’t go across the middle on the Jets without getting hit. Landry would hit them like an assassin.

But, the position was revamped again. The Jets wouldn’t match the Colts’

Jaws serious about Arena League offer to Tebow

Source: NY Daily News

Could it be Tebow Time in the Arena Football League? Philadelphia Soul part owner Ron Jaworski said on Wednesday he was serious about his offer to former New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow to join the AFL team.  

Correction: Hakeem Nicks' absence at Giants' workout not tied to contract situation (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Yahoo! Sports erroneously reported Wednesday that the receiver skipped the OTA as a form of protest.

Mark Sanchez, Geno Smith struggle at practice

Source: NFL.com Video

Both well-known New York Jets quarterbacks, Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith, are struggling with interceptions and incompletions in practice. New York Daily News writer Manish Mehta tells us what this means for the Jets' QB competition.

Chuck Norris says Tim Tebow is clutch like me, urges Jaguars to sign him

Source: NY Post: Jets Blog by POST STAFF REPORT

Ryan annoyed as Sanchez throws three interceptions at Jets OTAs

Source: New York Post by By BRIAN COSTELLO

Mark Sanchez is hitting midseason form in May. The Jets quarterback who has brought you 52 turnovers in the last two years — the most in the NFL by any player — threw three interceptions yesterday in the first practice of the spring the media was permitted to watch. The turnovers from...

Sanchez tests Rex's patience -- already

Source: ESPN New York

After last season, Rex Ryan said Mark Sanchez needs to erase his hard drive and start over. As for Ryan's hard drive, it remans intact. That was the takeaway from Wednesday, the Jets' second OTA practice, the first open to the media. Sanchez, who threw three interceptions in a non-contact practice, became perhaps the first quarterback in recent history to be publicly chided by his coach for a bad performance in May. May! But here's the thing: Ryan didn't see it as May; he saw it as Week 18, an extension of last season's 26-turnover debacle.