Sanchez gets NO respect

[Kentucky Jet]

New York Needs to Fuel the Right Jets By Jayson Braddock

NFL Scout

May 25th, 2011

If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you already know that I feel the biggest weakness on the New York Jets team is at the most important position. I’ve written plenty of articles like the one making a case for the Jets to unload the bank for Peyton Manning. How great would it be for the world to see Manning vs. Brady twice a year for the next 5 or so years? I think Sanchez should join the Broadway plays that he forces his teammates to go see. I’m sorry, I rather my quarterbacks take out the team to a bar and if a fight breaks out so be it. Maybe this makes me a meathead but I’ll take that rather than having NFL quarterbacks taking their teammates out on dates like in “Pretty Woman”. And it’s not only that I don’t like the fact he takes them there, I don’t like his feminine reactions when talking about the date.

Seriously though, if Sanchez was a franchise quarterback, I would look past his patting on his teammate’s butt. I wouldn’t pay attention to his immature act of whipping boogers on veteran teammates. I would turn a blind eye to him almost crying every time a coach criticizes him. But he’s not a franchise quarterback. He’s mediocre at best. Sometimes I feel that I’m the only one watching Sanchez’s quarterback play. Sanchez’s supporters like to mention him playing in two consecutive AFC Championship games. My rebuttal, Trent eff’ing Dilfer won a Super Bowl. Two things tie those last two sentences in well. The first thing is that neither one of the quarterbacks mentioned are better than backup QBs. The second is Rex Ryan factored into both defenses. Ryan was the defensive line coach on the Ravens team that “Dilfer led to a Super Bowl” and he implemented the defense for the Jets that routinely set up Sanchez with great field position at a rate well above the league average.

Rex Ryan traded up to get Sanchez and so he’s loyal to him when he shouldn’t be. He should have drafted a replacement this year or he should go after a free agent quarterback when it’s allowed. This team is capable of winning the Super Bowl almost on defensive merit alone. If they had help on the other side of the ball, it would be impossible to stop this Rex Ryan led train.

If you are a Jets fan you are probably cursing at me right now saying “who the hell is this SOB bashing our QB?” Well, if you don’t trust a scout’s eye, perhaps you’ll trust the stats. Here are some 2010 numbers

It’s worth noting that none of the guys other than Sanchez played in all 16 games. While that’s a plus for Sanchez as far as his durability and willingness to play hurt (all starting QB’s get dinged), it’s actually embarrassing when you see guys who played half or even less than half the games that the Sanchize did end up with better stats. Also, Mark had the best defense by far on this list and as I said before, was given more opportunity to score with better average starting field position.

Take note that I purposely listed comparison names that aren’t considered franchise guys.

■Garrard and Smith just had their replacements drafted because the teams wouldn’t settle for subpar performance like this and they need a game-changing quarterback.

■Fitzpatrick isn’t looked upon as the future. He’s a stopgap guy.

■Campbell will soon be replaced, when free agency hits.

■Shaun Hill is another traveling backup.

■Kitna and Collins have a combined age of 671 and both are considered insurance plans at best.

■Vince Young has been cast out and will be finding a new home, and his stats were on pace to be far superior then Sanchez.

So, with a roster of quarterbacks that consist of the wiener eating Mark Sanchez (referring to the hot dog eating instance during the game, I promise), the ageless wonder, booger wearing Mark Brunell, Greg “How the Hell did I get drafted” McElroy, and a few other ghosts of failed QB draft picks past, there isn’t much more to choose from. Well they can either get someone via free agency to help win that championship while the window is open or they can give more touches to Mr. Excitement, Brad Smith.

Brad Smith is a weapon that is being drastically misused in New York. Every time he touches the ball, he’s an instant threat to “house it.” Smith played quarterback while in college at Missouri. (Did you know that when adding Brad Smith’s College and Pro career passing numbers together, he’s passed for 8,850 yards and 56 TD’s. When you do the same for Sanchez, he’s thrown for 9,700 yards and 70 TD’s. And this only includes 51 pro passing yards for Smith! I’m just saying….) Smith is often the fastest guy on the field for the Jets and they use that ability in the kickoff return game. But, outside of the return game, he averages less than 3 touches a game. It’s time for New York to become more creative.

Would it hurt to take Sanchez out from under center more and sit him on the sideline? He would probably enjoy it and be able to eat something or catch up on the latest reviews of the newest Broadway play that all the girls are screaming about. While he’s getting his mani / pedi with the Jets logo on his nails for his red carpet premiere that night, Rex could slide Smith into the game in the Wildcat. I realize that the Jets use this, but not nearly enough, because they can open it up more. Smith, more than any of the other QBs that run the Wildcat can throw the ball (as evidenced by the above Sanchez/Smith passing comparison). Smith should take snaps with Shonn Greene and Bilal Powell lined up behind him, but he should pass it almost as much as he runs (and that will actually help him when he does run it). I know it sounds crazy for a speedster with quarterbacking ability to actually attempt a pass in a NFL game…oh yeah, that’s right Antwaan Randle El did this to perfection, but the kid can throw. Go back and watch some old Mizzou highlights of his. He can’t be any worse than Sanchez. The Jets could also give Smith more touches as the slot receiver, if Mark can get him the ball.

One thing is for sure, the Jets can’t just go into the season hoping to be one dimensional on offense and beat everyone with defense. There are three other teams in the AFC that drafted and got better this offseason and they’re also known for having a hard nose defense like the Jets: Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and San Diego. Their quarterbacks are Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers, and Joe Flacco. This tips the scales towards them. The Steelers and Ravens improved their secondary in the draft, and the Chargers improved their special teams but the Jets still have the same quarterback. The game isn’t played on paper but it helps us gauge what should happen. Here are the 2010 key stats.

■New York Jets: Defensive Rankings - 6th in points / 6th in pass yards / 3rd in rush yards

■New York Jets: Offensive Rankings – 13th in points / 22 in pass yards / 4th in rush yards

■Pittsburgh Steelers: #1 Scoring Defense / #1 Rush Defense ( Jets will need great QB play to stand a chance)

■Baltimore Ravens: #3 Scoring Defense / #5 Rush Defense ( Jets will need great QB play to stand a chance)

■San Diego Chargers: #1 Passing Defense / #4 Rush Defense ( Jets can’t afford errors in QB play)

The Jets won’t be able to just beat teams with their running game and great defense. Other teams have that same formula and they have an actual, real franchise quarterback. If they don’t replace Sanchez with a free agent quarterback (which they won’t), they’ll need to be more creative in the offensive attack, which means fueling up the Jets on Brad Smith. If Ryan holds Smith down to only three touches a game again this year, the Jets won’t get off the ground.

[T0mShane]

As much as I'd like to embrace the sentiment of this article (if strictly for the entertainment potential of a nice debate), I can't get past how f*cking stupid he is, how poorly he writes or how weak his arguments are.

[dbatesman]

As much as I'd like to embrace the sentiment of this article (if strictly for the entertainment potential of a nice debate), I can't get past how f*cking stupid he is, how poorly he writes or how weak his arguments are.

Yeah, but given that pro-Sanchez arguments are based almost exclusively on ineffable qualities like leadership and work ethic and potential, claiming he sucks because he's never gotten in a barfight brings a perverse sort of balance to the proceedings.

[JetsFanInDenver]

This article sounds like this guy just escaped from the asylum. I would use the word retard if it wasn't frowned upon nowadays!

[T0mShane]

Yeah, but given that pro-Sanchez arguments are based almost exclusively on ineffable qualities like leadership and work ethic and potential, claiming he sucks because he's never gotten in a barfight brings a perverse sort of balance to the proceedings.

Indeed it does. The intellectual battle waged over whether Sanchez is "scrappy" or "feminine" yields no winner.

[Jetsfan80]

Indeed it does. The intellectual battle waged over whether Sanchez is "scrappy" or "feminine" yields no winner.

Sanchez can't be scrappy, Tom, for obvious reasons. Nor can he be "heady", "lunch pail", "blue collar" or "classy".

Whether he could have a symbolic penis is up for debate.

[T0mShane]

Sanchez can't be scrappy, Tom, for obvious reasons. Nor can he be "heady", "lunch pail", "blue collar" or "classy".

I always get my stereotypes screwed up.

[Bleedin Green]

This dipsh*t doesn't actually get paid to write this crap, does he? Regardless of your feelings on Sanchez, this is mind-numbingly stupid.

[JoeWillie]

Stats, stats, stats ...

Some people will just never get what recognizing a good QB is all about.

[Matt39]

Whatever happened to realizing what a guys age is.

Derrick Rose/Mark Sanchez/Kevin Durant yadda yadda has been exposed. He sucks!

Let these guys grow up first.

[Larz]

for a 23 year old with like 40 starts since high school and a retarded OC, he's progressing well enough for me

haters gonna hate

f 'em

[4HCrew]

I am pretty pissed that I just wasted my time reading that dribble

[Kentucky Jet]

This dipsh*t doesn't actually get paid to write this crap, does he? Regardless of your feelings on Sanchez, this is mind-numbingly stupid.

That is why all Jets fans should send this alleged writer an e-mail and blast the heck out of him. Writers seldom give a JET respect. Its time for us to stand up for our team!

[stoicsentry]

I saw him lead game winning drives with time expiring against Cleveland and Houston last year, not to mention others.

I saw him lead the game winning drive with a clutch pass in Indy in the playoffs.

I saw him throw three touchdown passes in hostile territory in the AFC championship game.

I've seen enough.

[T0mShane]

BTW, if you follow that link, it reveals that this "NFL Scout's" credentials are that he finished an 8-week online correspondence course, but has no affiliation with any team. Holy Christ.

EDIT: I couldn't resist. HAD to respond to this genius.

Hey Jay! GREAT article! It's SO awesome to FINALLY have an esteemed NFL Scout lend some credibility to all of us who suspected that Mark Sanchez was secretly a gay man who can't win any games in the NFL.

I was wondering if you could give some of your younger readers any advice on how they too can become a real deal "NFL Scout." That's always been a personal dream of mine, but I'm afraid I might not have the grades to get into the vaunted "Sports Management Worldwide Football GM and Scouting Course" that you graduated from, and I KNOW I lack the level of commitment it would take to endure the rigors of an extensive eight week online program. I can't even imagine what kind of dedication and mental acuity that would take! I'd like to try, though. My mom says she would lend me the $400 bucks to go back to school, which rules. Maybe you could write me a recommendation or something?

Let me ask you a few questions about the program (seeing as how you're clearly its most esteemed and successful alum!) After which week's downloadable online lecture do you actually get to refer to yourself as an "NFL Scout"? That would be so sweet! Like, I used to tell people all the time that I was an astronaut, but I wasn't really because I never worked for NASA or went into space or anything like that, but I DID once go to Hayden Planetarium for a Pink Floyd laser show, so it was, like, close, right? But, if I attended an eight-week astronaut class, I could have TOTALLY told people I was an astronaut and it would have been the truth.

Another question: I'm assuming you have to print up your own business cards? Or are they included with the cost of tuition at SMWFGMSC? Is it part of the Activities Fee? While we're on the topic, who spoke at your commencement? Was it Bill Polian or Gil Brandt? I bet it was awesome when you got your degree sent to you in a PDF file (sucks that you probably had to download that huge Adobe update, though!) And, after you graduate, does SMWFGMSC offer job placement, or do I just walk into an NFL team's front office, flash my sweet degree and ask them where my cubicle is?

Anyway, bro, any help you can give me would be super-appreciated. I'm going to fill out the application to SMWFGMSC and pray to God they accept me for the Fall Semester. I would try and take some of their summer classes as a non-matriculated student, but I'm wicked busy trying to finish up this online PhD at NinjaSchool.edu. Granted, it's only a six-week class, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to be named valedictorian if I ever finish this stupid term paper on the history of nunchucks. That's gotta count for something, right?

Thanks for the inspiration, Jay. You're the MAN!

Signed,

Tom Shane

P.S. Cam Newton, amirite? lulz! Stupid Panthers!

[greeniemeanie]

Sanchez performs better under pressure than not.

Show me a stat that can quantitatively express pressure in a game time situation, and I will listen to the argument that Sanchez does not have what it takes. I am no Sanchez homer, and I'm a Jets fan (with our wonderful history of QB's, I know a bad one when I see one). Sanchez is young, tested to a pretty high extent, and performs when needed.

Will he get better? God, I hope so.

Is he elite? Nope, not even close.

Can he become a legend in NY? Yes.

Is he capable of shining and leading the team? Hell yes!

Let this guy do his scouting. Heck, we're all scouts.

At least our livelihood doesn't depend on it during a lockout.

Nice try, butt munch. Thanks for playing.

[RutgersJetFan]

Would it hurt to take Sanchez out from under center more and sit him on the sideline? He would probably enjoy it and be able to eat something or catch up on the latest reviews of the newest Broadway play that all the girls are screaming about. While he’s getting his mani / pedi with the Jets logo on his nails for his red carpet premiere that night, Rex could slide Smith into the game in the Wildcat. I realize that the Jets use this, but not nearly enough, because they can open it up more. Smith, more than any of the other QBs that run the Wildcat can throw the ball (as evidenced by the above Sanchez/Smith passing comparison). Smith should take snaps with Shonn Greene and Bilal Powell lined up behind him, but he should pass it almost as much as he runs (and that will actually help him when he does run it). I know it sounds crazy for a speedster with quarterbacking ability to actually attempt a pass in a NFL game…oh yeah, that’s right Antwaan Randle El did this to perfection, but the kid can throw. Go back and watch some old Mizzou highlights of his. He can’t be any worse than Sanchez. The Jets could also give Smith more touches as the slot receiver, if Mark can get him the ball.

It's like Falcon and Garb morphed together into a mega annoying person. Good God this dude is trying way too hard.

[joebabyny]

As much as I'd like to embrace the sentiment of this article (if strictly for the entertainment potential of a nice debate), I can't get past how f*cking stupid he is, how poorly he writes or how weak his arguments are.

It is such a poorly written article that it actually makes me feel like some retarded adhd kid because i can't actually get through it. This article, and this guy, are dumb on so many levels it actually makes others feel dumb just from having experienced him. And I would love to know what qualifies him as an "NFL scout?" Has an actual NFL team used his services at any point, or is his scouting limited to some sh#tty fantasy sports site he writes for?

[joebabyny]

BTW, if you follow that link, it reveals that this "NFL Scout's" credentials are that he finished an 8-week online correspondence course, but has no affiliation with any team. Holy Christ.

EDIT: I couldn't resist. HAD to respond to this genius.

Hey Jay! GREAT article! It's SO awesome to FINALLY have an esteemed NFL Scout lend some credibility to all of us who suspected that Mark Sanchez was secretly a gay man who can't win any games in the NFL.

I was wondering if you could give some of your younger readers any advice on how they too can become a real deal "NFL Scout." That's always been a personal dream of mine, but I'm afraid I might not have the grades to get into the vaunted "Sports Management Worldwide Football GM and Scouting Course" that you graduated from, and I KNOW I lack the level of commitment it would take to endure the rigors of an extensive eight week online program. I can't even imagine what kind of dedication and mental acuity that would take! I'd like to try, though. My mom says she would lend me the $400 bucks to go back to school, which rules. Maybe you could write me a recommendation or something?

Let me ask you a few questions about the program (seeing as how you're clearly its most esteemed and successful alum!) After which week's downloadable online lecture do you actually get to refer to yourself as an "NFL Scout"? That would be so sweet! Like, I used to tell people all the time that I was an astronaut, but I wasn't really because I never worked for NASA or went into space or anything like that, but I DID once go to Hayden Planetarium for a Pink Floyd laser show, so it was, like, close, right? But, if I attended an eight-week astronaut class, I could have TOTALLY told people I was an astronaut and it would have been the truth.

Another question: I'm assuming you have to print up your own business cards? Or are they included with the cost of tuition at SMWFGMSC? Is it part of the Activities Fee? While we're on the topic, who spoke at your commencement? Was it Bill Polian or Gil Brandt? I bet it was awesome when you got your degree sent to you in a PDF file (sucks that you probably had to download that huge Adobe update, though!) And, after you graduate, does SMWFGMSC offer job placement, or do I just walk into an NFL team's front office, flash my sweet degree and ask them where my cubicle is?

Anyway, bro, any help you can give me would be super-appreciated. I'm going to fill out the application to SMWFGMSC and pray to God they accept me for the Fall Semester. I would try and take some of their summer classes as a non-matriculated student, but I'm wicked busy trying to finish up this online PhD at NinjaSchool.edu. Granted, it's only a six-week class, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to be named valedictorian if I ever finish this stupid term paper on the history of nunchucks. That's gotta count for something, right?

Thanks for the inspiration, Jay. You're the MAN!

Signed,

Tom Shane

P.S. Cam Newton, amirite? lulz! Stupid Panthers!

This right here is the oldschool TomShane i know and love (no homo!) way back when i was a JI lurker and what brought me over to JN. More please!!

[Integrity28]

BTW, if you follow that link, it reveals that this "NFL Scout's" credentials are that he finished an 8-week online correspondence course, but has no affiliation with any team. Holy Christ.

EDIT: I couldn't resist. HAD to respond to this genius.

I am proud.

Robert Hamburger would be proud.

Well done.

[jason423]

What a bizzare article. Do these guys who write about Brad Smith being this super underutilized weapon even watch these games? Smith is a weapon against the Bengals who he just abuses. Most of the time its a nothing play and the more he gets used the less and less that play becomes. How cvan you use stats to back up your point on Sanchez and then claim Smith needs more touches as a slot receiver? Why do you think the Jets brought in Holmes and Edwards? They brought them in because Smith never developed into a receiver and cant play that role. There are plenty of stats to prove that one.

[Thor99]

Brad Smith must be better. After all, he had more passing yardage in college.

What a buffoon.

[Lil Bit Special]

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