The internal rumblings are there. Signs are pointing to the end of Mark Sanchez’s reign as starting quarterback for the New York Jets. 2012 could be Mark’s last season as a Gang Green starter. Publicly, the Jets are supportive of their quarterback, but current activity by the front office tells a different story.
The front office speaks
NBC Sports Talk reports the Jet’s general manager, Mike Tannenbaum, feels that Mark Sanchez did not show enough improvement during the 2011 season. Expect Sanchez to be working under a microscope in 2012. He must have the backing of the front office to remain a Jet. Without Tannenbaum’s backing–Sanchez’s days as a Jet’s starter are numbered.
Pro Football Talk quotes Rex Ryan at the Combine as saying, “will look at any possibility that’s out there at quarterback.” Is New York’s love affair with Mark Sanchez over?
Aaron Maybin up for original round tender
In my opinion, this is a huge mistake. Offering up Maybin for 1.3 million in exchange for a first-round draft pick leads me to believe that New York is going after a new quarterback. While the Jets probably will not come out of the draft with Andrew Luck, there are many other talented quarterbacks available that the Jets could grab in the first-round. Putting up Maybin means that they have their eye on someone. It makes sense that New York would go after another quarterback, because this position currently lacks depth.
Mark Sanchez
Quarterback Mark Sanchez has been with the New York Jets since the 2009 season. In 2011, he had 26 touchdown passes, 18 interceptions, threw for 3,474 yards and has a rating of 78.2 percent. Sanchez also fumbled the ball 10 times and lost eight of those fumbles. He was sacked 39 times in 2011.
Expect Mark Sanchez to be the starter in 2012. His only competition right now is Greg McElroy–who sat out the entire 2011 season with an injury. Actions by the front office are pointing to bringing in a new quarterback. After the 2012 season, look for an new face at the Jet’s quarterback position.
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Lynda Altman grew up just outside of New York City. She has been a Jets fan all of her life. You can contact her @LdyJetsFan on Twitter.