Marriage With Eagles Could be Perfect For Sanchez

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Marriage with Chip Kelly and Eagles could be perfect for Mark Sanchez

 

Kelly’s fast-break offense would be a good fit for Sanchez, who was more effective the times he ran the hurry-up with the Jets when Brian Schottenheimer was the offensive coordinator.

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 12:11 AM A A A

 

 

Imagine what Mark Sanchez could do in an offense that has plenty of weapons such as the Eagles?

ORLANDO — It’s not anything like the Broncos, 49ers and Titans throwing themselves and a large pile of cash at Peyton Manning two years ago, but that’s what happens when it’s Mark Sanchez coming off shoulder surgery and back-to-back seasons of 26 turnovers the last time he played.

 

So, it appears that the Eagles, the only team that is seriously interested in signing Sanchez, will be his next stop, which turns this into a Sanchez-for-Michael Vick trade between the Eagles and Jets.

 

 

The Butt Fumble, the signature play of Sanchez’s career with the Jets, didn’t play very well on Broadway, so you can imagine how the tough Philly fans on Broad Street would react to such an iconic event happening in their town and to their beloved Eagles.

 

 

The Browns, Rams and Titans had initially been mentioned as having some interest in Sanchez, which could have set up a Sanchez bidding war, as preposterous as that may sound.

 

 

But those teams backed off. Even the Giants were tossed around a bit Monday as having Sanchez on their minds as Eli Manning’s backup, but if it was ever true, they forgot about it quickly.

 

 

Sanchez isn’t expected to make his first visit until the end of this week or the beginning of next week – the owners, GMs and head coaches are at the league meetings here until Wednesday — and it’s likely he will be heading down the Jersey Turnpike to Philly to meet with the Eagles.

 

 

If Sanchez’s surgically repaired shoulder checks out with team doctors – he’s throwing at 80%, say sources — he could be signed quickly by the Eagles. No team has asked him to throw yet.

 

 

Even though Sanchez wanted to stay with the Jets, team sources say they felt too much had happened to bring him back, even with all the time and money they had invested in him.

 

 

Is Philly the best spot for Sanchez to resurrect his career, which has skidded off the tracks after he helped the Jets to consecutive AFC title game appearances in his first two years?

 

 

 

He would play for Chip Kelly, the latest offensive genius in the NFL. Kelly’s fast-break offense would be a good fit for Sanchez, who was more effective the times he ran the hurry-up with the Jets when Brian Schottenheimer was the offensive coordinator.

 

 

 

First, however, Sanchez needs to get on the field. Nick Foles led the Eagles to the NFC East title last season with 27 TDs and two INTs after twice taking over for Vick, who was forced out of both games against the Giants with hamstring injuries. Even if he’s not the long-term answer for Kelly, the job belongs to him in 2014 in a season when the Eagles will be considered a potential Super Bowl team.

 

 

 

Mark Sanchez possibly uniting with Chip Kelly in Philadelphia could help resurrect his career.

Foles suffered a concussion last year, which kept him out of the second Giants game. Otherwise, he was durable. Sanchez would not be brought in to challenge Foles for the starting job, but would have to beat out fellow Southern Cal QB Matt Barkley for the backup role.

 

 

That should not be a problem. Barkley, a rookie, came into a close game in the fourth quarter against Dallas after Foles was hurt last season and threw INTs on all three of his possessions. Sanchez, even with all those turnovers over his last two years with the Jets, is superior to Barkley

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Sanchez was much better with the Jets his first two years than the next two years when the talent around him deteriorated. Philly has plenty of offensive weapons. For now, they still have DeSean Jackson – he could be traded or cut — to go along with Jeremy Maclin and Riley Cooper at wide receiver, Brent Celek and Zach Ertz at tight end and running backs LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles.

 

 

If Sanchez does get an opportunity to play for the Eagles, he might be confused. Would he know how to react with so much talent around him?

 

 

Sanchez needs to find a soft landing spot after the misery of the last couple of seasons. He had to deal with the Tim Tebow nonsense in 2012 and then last summer Rex Ryan put him into the fourth quarter of the third preseason game behind a backup offensive line — it was garbage time — and he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury that required surgery. He was in the process of beating out Geno Smith when he was injured.

 

 

The Jets waited until 10 days into free agency to cut Sanchez. It was a confluence of two events last Friday: They signed Vick and they were four days away from owing Sanchez a $2 million roster bonus. By then, many of the backup jobs had been filled.

 

 

The Browns, coached by former Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, who always liked Sanchez, could be the best fit. Even though Cleveland could take a quarterback with the fourth overall pick on May 8, Sanchez could start there for one year and then, if he played well, parlay that into a better job in 2015. But if the Browns had initial interest, they retreated.

 

 

The Rams don’t have a backup quarterback who has thrown a pass in the NFL and with Sam Bradford coming off ACL surgery and Schottenheimer the offensive coordinator in St. Louis, Sanchez could have a quick path to the field, but after coach Jeff Fisher said there was some interest, the Rams have backed off.

 

 

That leaves Philly by default, unless another team steps up in the next few days. If nothing else, Sanchez could have fun watching Kelly’s offense.

[SayNoToDMC]

Not hoping Foles gets hurt, but the Philly fans unleashing on Sanchez would be entertaining.

[j4jets]

Not hoping Foles gets hurt, but the Philly fans unleashing on Sanchez would be entertaining.

Philly doesn't have scrubs catching passes so their fans wouldn't get an opportunity to unleash on him

[RutgersJetFan]

 

If Sanchez does get an opportunity to play for the Eagles, he might be confused. Would he know how to react with so much talent around him?

 

[GenoandtheJets]

Why is their a conversation about mark sanchez going on in this forum he isnt a jet anymore thank goodness.

[CrazyCarl40]

I hope he does well elsewhere. I hold no ill will towards the guy.

[Gastineau Lives]

"In Chip Kelly's fast break offense, Mark Sanchez will have an opportunity to be truly awful at a much greater pace than ever imagined."

 

The poor guy! All he ever had to work with was three Pro-Bowlers on his offensive line, a receiver who caught 1,300 yards in passes from the almighty Derek Anderson, a Super Bowl MVP, the number one rushing offense in football and a top third of the league pass catching tight end.

 

He's going to be DAZZLED by the talent on the Eagles. First Ballot Hall of Famers Riley Cooper and Jeremy Maclin coupled with a top of the league running game (oh wait) and Zach Ertz.

[Lizard King]

I sent my friend in Philly like six straight texts just laughing at him

[GREENBEAN]

"In Chip Kelly's fast break offense, Mark Sanchez will have an opportunity to be truly awful at a much greater pace than ever imagined."

 

The poor guy! All he ever had to work with was three Pro-Bowlers on his offensive line, a receiver who caught 1,300 yards in passes from the almighty Derek Anderson, a Super Bowl MVP, the number one rushing offense in football and a top third of the league pass catching tight end.

 

He's going to be DAZZLED by the talent on the Eagles. First Ballot Hall of Famers Riley Cooper and Jeremy Maclin coupled with a top of the league running game (oh wait) and Zach Ertz.

RIght?   Can we PLEEEEEEASE give the "Sanchez had no talent around him" argument a rest?   

The guy had some good moments but overall shat on our dreams.  I wanted to believe he was the guy as much as anyone but he sucked and made some of the stupidest decisions I've seen since Bubby Bristers shovel pass.

I hated what the regime did to the talent around him over time, but it was there.

 

now Geno had a turd to work with last year. That one I'll buy.

[Jet Nut]

Philly doesn't have scrubs catching passes so their fans wouldn't get an opportunity to unleash on him

When Sanchez had around him and he did, he was a bottom of the league QB. When has he ever shown himself to be anything more than mediocre throwing the ball?

[unbanmadmike1]

Mark Sanchez sucks and doesn't deserve 20% of the media attention his career gets. Where are the articles about Cade Mcnown or Colt McCoy?

[JiFtheOracle]

Lulz - hurry up.

 

Remember when the Jets tried to come out in the hurry vs. the Pats and all it resulted in was like 7 straight 3 and outs taking a total of like 1:45 off the clock.  That was awesome.

[Lizard King]

Yes backing up a younger quarterback in a spread offense system. The very definition of job security. Hotdogs on the sideline for life.

[JerryK]

Give Sanchez a break people. Helmet headsets aren't perfect.

In a *loud* NFL stadium, running 'up the gut' sounds just like 'up the butt'.

[j4jets]

When Sanchez had around him and he did, he was a bottom of the league QB. When has he ever shown himself to be anything more than mediocre throwing the ball?

 

Are we really going to discuss a QBs rookie season when he lead the team to the AFCCG, regardless of how good the D was? Even in his 2nd season, it was Sanchez that lead the team to its biggest win of Rex era against the Pats in their own building.

 

In his 3rd season, he threw for 26 TDs. Only 8 players had more TDs than him that year and the talent had been fading around him very quickly.

[Gastineau Lives]

Are we really going to discuss a QBs rookie season when he lead the team to the AFCCG, regardless of how good the D was? Even in his 2nd season, it was Sanchez that lead the team to its biggest win of Rex era against the Pats in their own building.

 

In his 3rd season, he threw for 26 TDs. Only 8 players had more TDs than him that year and the talent had been fading around him very quickly.

 

How many players had more than 26 turnovers that year?

[Matt39]

Mark meet clipboard. Clipboard meet Mark.

[JetsFanInDenver]

I would have wanted to keep him for lesser money. But now that he is not a JET who cares.

[LWC611]

I would have wanted to keep him for lesser money. But now that he is not a JET who cares.

I am with you.  But apparently someone does....

[Klecko73isGod]

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[j4jets]

How many players had more than 26 turnovers that year?

 

I didn't know getting killed by Wayne Hunter was on Sanchez.

[Gastineau Lives]

I didn't know getting killed by Wayne Hunter was on Sanchez.

 

That's not a number. But while we're playing this game, I didn't know Wayne Hunter was the only mediocre right tackle in the league that year.

 

No way can you be blaming 26 turnovers on Wayne Hunter. That would be asinine. Does Wayne Hunter get any of the credit for the 26 amazing touchdowns?

[Lizard King]

What would you make of the Eagles signing Mark Sanchez as their third-string quarterback?

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  Bad move

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[jack48]

Marriage with Chip Kelly and Eagles could be perfect for Mark Sanchez

 

Kelly’s fast-break offense would be a good fit for Sanchez, who was more effective the times he ran the hurry-up with the Jets when Brian Schottenheimer was the offensive coordinator.

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 12:11 AM A A A

 

 

Imagine what Mark Sanchez could do in an offense that has plenty of weapons such as the Eagles?

ORLANDO — It’s not anything like the Broncos, 49ers and Titans throwing themselves and a large pile of cash at Peyton Manning two years ago, but that’s what happens when it’s Mark Sanchez coming off shoulder surgery and back-to-back seasons of 26 turnovers the last time he played.

 

So, it appears that the Eagles, the only team that is seriously interested in signing Sanchez, will be his next stop, which turns this into a Sanchez-for-Michael Vick trade between the Eagles and Jets.

 

 

The Butt Fumble, the signature play of Sanchez’s career with the Jets, didn’t play very well on Broadway, so you can imagine how the tough Philly fans on Broad Street would react to such an iconic event happening in their town and to their beloved Eagles.

 

 

The Browns, Rams and Titans had initially been mentioned as having some interest in Sanchez, which could have set up a Sanchez bidding war, as preposterous as that may sound.

 

 

But those teams backed off. Even the Giants were tossed around a bit Monday as having Sanchez on their minds as Eli Manning’s backup, but if it was ever true, they forgot about it quickly.

 

 

Sanchez isn’t expected to make his first visit until the end of this week or the beginning of next week – the owners, GMs and head coaches are at the league meetings here until Wednesday — and it’s likely he will be heading down the Jersey Turnpike to Philly to meet with the Eagles.

 

 

If Sanchez’s surgically repaired shoulder checks out with team doctors – he’s throwing at 80%, say sources — he could be signed quickly by the Eagles. No team has asked him to throw yet.

 

 

Even though Sanchez wanted to stay with the Jets, team sources say they felt too much had happened to bring him back, even with all the time and money they had invested in him.

 

 

Is Philly the best spot for Sanchez to resurrect his career, which has skidded off the tracks after he helped the Jets to consecutive AFC title game appearances in his first two years?

 

 

 

He would play for Chip Kelly, the latest offensive genius in the NFL. Kelly’s fast-break offense would be a good fit for Sanchez, who was more effective the times he ran the hurry-up with the Jets when Brian Schottenheimer was the offensive coordinator.

 

 

 

First, however, Sanchez needs to get on the field. Nick Foles led the Eagles to the NFC East title last season with 27 TDs and two INTs after twice taking over for Vick, who was forced out of both games against the Giants with hamstring injuries. Even if he’s not the long-term answer for Kelly, the job belongs to him in 2014 in a season when the Eagles will be considered a potential Super Bowl team.

 

 

 

Mark Sanchez possibly uniting with Chip Kelly in Philadelphia could help resurrect his career.

Foles suffered a concussion last year, which kept him out of the second Giants game. Otherwise, he was durable. Sanchez would not be brought in to challenge Foles for the starting job, but would have to beat out fellow Southern Cal QB Matt Barkley for the backup role.

 

 

That should not be a problem. Barkley, a rookie, came into a close game in the fourth quarter against Dallas after Foles was hurt last season and threw INTs on all three of his possessions. Sanchez, even with all those turnovers over his last two years with the Jets, is superior to Barkley

.

 

Sanchez was much better with the Jets his first two years than the next two years when the talent around him deteriorated. Philly has plenty of offensive weapons. For now, they still have DeSean Jackson – he could be traded or cut — to go along with Jeremy Maclin and Riley Cooper at wide receiver, Brent Celek and Zach Ertz at tight end and running backs LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles.

 

 

If Sanchez does get an opportunity to play for the Eagles, he might be confused. Would he know how to react with so much talent around him?

 

 

Sanchez needs to find a soft landing spot after the misery of the last couple of seasons. He had to deal with the Tim Tebow nonsense in 2012 and then last summer Rex Ryan put him into the fourth quarter of the third preseason game behind a backup offensive line — it was garbage time — and he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury that required surgery. He was in the process of beating out Geno Smith when he was injured.

 

 

The Jets waited until 10 days into free agency to cut Sanchez. It was a confluence of two events last Friday: They signed Vick and they were four days away from owing Sanchez a $2 million roster bonus. By then, many of the backup jobs had been filled.

 

 

The Browns, coached by former Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, who always liked Sanchez, could be the best fit. Even though Cleveland could take a quarterback with the fourth overall pick on May 8, Sanchez could start there for one year and then, if he played well, parlay that into a better job in 2015. But if the Browns had initial interest, they retreated.

 

 

The Rams don’t have a backup quarterback who has thrown a pass in the NFL and with Sam Bradford coming off ACL surgery and Schottenheimer the offensive coordinator in St. Louis, Sanchez could have a quick path to the field, but after coach Jeff Fisher said there was some interest, the Rams have backed off.

 

 

That leaves Philly by default, unless another team steps up in the next few days. If nothing else, Sanchez could have fun watching Kelly’s offense.

Sure.  He can sit on the couch and get fat.  Poi-fect.

[j4jets]

That's not a number. But while we're playing this game, I didn't know Wayne Hunter was the only mediocre right tackle in the league that year.

 

No way can you be blaming 26 turnovers on Wayne Hunter. That would be asinine. Does Wayne Hunter get any of the credit for the 26 amazing touchdowns?

 

I was referring to the fumbles lost u had included in Sanchez' turnovers. Fumbles has a lot to do with the offensive line. As for Wayne Hunter, he was arguably one of the worst RT that year in the NFL.

[Sperm Edwards]

I was referring to the fumbles lost u had included in Sanchez' turnovers. Fumbles has a lot to do with the offensive line. As for Wayne Hunter, he was arguably one of the worst RT that year in the NFL.

 

Yeah, but fumbles also has a lot to do with him not holding onto the football and not moving in the pocket like he expected it had a futuristic force field around it.  

 

I know we don't agree on Sanchez at all, but Geno moved out of the way a whole lot last season.  I saw more than a few escapes where, had Sanchez been back there, he'd have been dropped and people would have complained about the OL causing lost yardage (or a lost possession) instead of a different QB who could move the chains forward in the same situation.  Smith has a WHOOOOOLE lot of growing to do before anyone considers him a good QB, but compared to his predecessor, he made the line's pass blocking look better than it was and that was just as a rookie.  Lots of good QBs do that, even if they're not even fast or shifty.  Just because a defender gets into the backfield doesn't mean a sack or fumble should be automatic.

 

The guy fumbled a whole lot.  Players get sacked even more than Sanchez did, despite his just standing there too often, and still don't cough up the ball as much.

[#27TheDominator]

I didn't know getting killed by Wayne Hunter was on Sanchez.

 

 

I was referring to the fumbles lost u had included in Sanchez' turnovers. Fumbles has a lot to do with the offensive line. As for Wayne Hunter, he was arguably one of the worst RT that year in the NFL.

 

Wayne Hunter was on  the Rams in 2012.  In 2012 our RT was Austin Howard.  The guy everybody was passing the Kleenex over losing out on in free agency.  Sanchez fumbled 4 more times in 2012 than he did in 2011. His INTs were consistent at 18, but his attempts and games played did go down, so there is that.

[j4jets]

Yeah, but fumbles also has a lot to do with him not holding onto the football and not moving in the pocket like he expected it had a futuristic force field around it.  

 

I know we don't agree on Sanchez at all, but Geno moved out of the way a whole lot last season.  I saw more than a few escapes where, had Sanchez been back there, he'd have been dropped and people would have complained about the OL causing lost yardage (or a lost possession) instead of a different QB who could move the chains forward in the same situation.  Smith has a WHOOOOOLE lot of growing to do before anyone considers him a good QB, but compared to his predecessor, he made the line's pass blocking look better than it was and that was just as a rookie.  Lots of good QBs do that, even if they're not even fast or shifty.  Just because a defender gets into the backfield doesn't mean a sack or fumble should be automatic.

 

The guy fumbled a whole lot.  Players get sacked even more than Sanchez did, despite his just standing there too often, and still don't cough up the ball as much.

 

Sperm Headwards, you're making me sound like Im making Sanchez look like the next coming of Brady. Sanchez is an adequate starter in this league if given enough talent around him. Its too early to judge Geno, but he showed some flashes his rookie season...just like how Sanchez did in his rookie year. There were instances when Geno missed wide open WRs by miles, just like how Sanchez had a career full of head scratching throws. I feel Geno can get the job done too, but, like Sanchez, he thrives only when his confidence is high.

[j4jets]

Wayne Hunter was on  the Rams in 2012.  In 2012 our RT was Austin Howard.  The guy everybody was passing the Kleenex over losing out on in free agency.  Sanchez fumbled 4 more times in 2012 than he did in 2011. His INTs were consistent at 18, but his attempts and games played did go down, so there is that.

 

Perhaps Im overly optimistic, a glass half full type. Im not putting the entire blame on the OL. It goes around. 2012 was arguably his worst season, but have a look around the offensive skill players supporting him. Keller for 8 games, Glass Schillens, HIll, Clyde Gates and Holmes for 4 games (He had a good start to the season until he got hurt). His best target? Kerley. Everyone else had less than 30 catches. Its a combination of mediocre QB play and one of the worst offensive talent in the league that year. We also had backs that couldn't catch.

 

Again, I'd like to point to the fact that Sanchez can succeed, and has succeeded when put in the right spot. Only time will tell, but I feel he will do good with Philly.

[Larz]

this season is shaping up to be the most entertaining in years with revis and sanchez on other teams

 

can't wait

[Jet Nut]

Are we really going to discuss a QBs rookie season when he lead the team to the AFCCG, regardless of how good the D was? Even in his 2nd season, it was Sanchez that lead the team to its biggest win of Rex era against the Pats in their own building.

 

In his 3rd season, he threw for 26 TDs. Only 8 players had more TDs than him that year and the talent had been fading around him very quickly.

Started as a rookie. He also had talent in his 2nd season, had Holmes and Edwards with Cotchery and Keller along with a good running game and OL . And he was hardly better than he was in year one. Talent went down in year 3 but you would think that he would improve a bit in year 3 and make up for it. he never did, never could. He is what he is, a lousy QB that had the great fortune to play for a good team his first two years and it got him more credit than he ever deserved.

The next two years he never raised the level of those around him. He isn't capable.

[j4jets]

Started as a rookie. He also had talent in his 2nd season, had Holmes and Edwards with Cotchery and Keller along with a good running game and OL . And he was hardly better than he was in year one. Talent went down in year 3 but you would think that he would improve a bit in year 3 and make up for it. he never did, never could. He is what he is, a lousy QB that had the great fortune to play for a good team his first two years and it got him more credit than he ever deserved.

The next two years he never raised the level of those around him. He isn't capable.

 

Like I said, he's not the type to raise anyone's game around him. His 3rd year wasn't all that bad. When was the last time a Jets QB had 32 TDs or 26 passing TDs? Vinny threw for 29 TDs (30 total, with 1 rushing TD) in 98. Yes, 16 years ago. And who were his wideouts? One legged Burress and Holmes.

[flgreen]

Why is their a conversation about mark sanchez going on in this forum he isnt a jet anymore thank goodness.

 

Yep

 

He's been traded for the ever popular Mike Vike  

[BroadwayJoe12]

The only thing perfect about it, is the part where Sanchez is a backup.

[SenorGato]

I don't hate the gamble by the Eagles, and yeah if Sanchez can be an adult I think Kelly will be a positive influence. Sanchez doesn't lack physical talent or anything, he was/is just kind of a clown/a$$hole.