To some the Jets recent loss to the Colts in the AFC Championship game may have come as a surprise, considering that they had already upset their way that far in the playoffs. Despite having the best defense and running game in the league the Jets could not keep up with Peyton Manning. However, at the end of the day it’s not that surprising, especially considering where their Quarterback went to college.
It’s not as if USC’s football program is new, as their football program started in 1888. They also have 5 Quarterbacks in the NFL at this time, 3 of which have starting jobs, so it’s not as if they were not given a chance to prove themselves. No instead it is simply a fact that USC QB’s have no idea how to play well in the NFL.
You might be able to blame Sanchez’s mediocre performance throughout the season on his status as a rookie, however when compared to the other high profile rookie QB from the past draft, Matt Stafford, Sanchez’s performance seems pretty lackluster. Both threw 20 interceptions over the season, which is nothing to be proud of, however you must remember that Stafford is on a team that went 0-16 last season. With that in mind Sanchez threw 12 Touchdown passes and rushed for 3 for a total of 15 overall, while Stafford threw 13 and rushed for 2 also giving him a total of 15 TD’s over the season. The biggest difference though is that Stafford only played/started 10 games this season, while Sanchez played/started 15 (not including stats from the postseason); that’s 5 more games than Stafford had and their stats STILL were nearly dead even despite that Stafford plays for a much worse team! In terms of passing yards the story was the same as Stafford threw for 2,267 yards and completed 201 out of 377 attempts with a QB rating of 53.3%; Sanchez on the other hand threw for 2,444 yards and completed 196 out of 364 attempts with a QB rating of 53.8%. Finally, Sanchez fumbled the ball 10 times over the season, while Stafford only fumbled 4 times. Considering the amount of talent that Sanchez has around him in his run game, Offensive line and wide receivers; compared to what Stafford has (essentially Calvin Johnson) there is no denying that Stafford is the better quarterback, and thus Sanchez’s lackluster season cannot be blamed for his status as a rookie.
I hate to break it to you Jets fans, but despite having a great running game, offensive line and the best pass defense in the league you are not going to be able to win any championships until you find a new starting quarterback who isn’t from USC. This combined with the fact that Thomas Jones will be a free agent next year means that the Jets can kiss any hopes of winning the superbowl away for at least 3 to 4 years.
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Probably the most riduculous premise I have ever read.
While I agree that Stafford is the better QB, your assumption that the Jets won’t be Superbowl ready for another 3-4 years is a bit absurd.
Your point on Jones is valid, but Greene showed promise and is certainly capable of taking over some of the RB duty. I don’t think losing Jones is the biggest issue the Jets are facing this offseason. Plus as you mentioned, they have the best defense and one of the best offensive lines. Where does that leave for improvement?
They can take an RB or a WR, or both, in the draft. Jahvid Best at the end of the first round and Jordan Shipley in the second doesn’t seem too unreachable.
Plus your point about them needing a “new” QB is a bit unsupported. You must see something in Sanchez. Sure you can contribute some of his struggles to being a rookie, but most of them can be blamed on the fact that he missed most of training camp (probably raising his stock for the NFL draft?) while QBs are getting timing down with their WRs. Knowing his WR’s mannerisms can certainly help him reduce his interceptions, and proper coaching can help him hold on to the ball.
They don’t need a new QB, they just need to give him another year to develop.
Coming from a Giants fan this is one of the stupidest articles I’ve ever read. The Mirror is really scraping the bottom of the barrel in getting writers.
Rhett, I would really like to know why you think my article is, “bottom of the barrel.”
Also, I would just like all haters to know this article came from my sports-humor blog, http://18andone.blogspot.com/
I didn’t realize the Mirror was in the business of publishing “sports humor” stories. Also your blog sucks, I wouldn’t even give it the respect of calling it a Deadspin-wannabe.
Well Mr.Bomar, there are different kinds of blogs. We at 18-1 focus on sports-humor, while Deadspin is actually more of a news aggregation site since it focuses on reporting news. So no, we are not a, “Deadspin wannabe.”
Also, I must say that your criticism of my article is without value as you did not present me with anything which is wrong with it other than your own starch opinion. While you are certainly obligated to hold your own beliefs on my work, I would ask you to keep any criticism to yourself unless you have something intelligent to add to the conversation, as it is clear you do not.
First of all, this is the FRAILFIELD U paper. its not the New York times rhett. second of all, i am also a giants fan, and i have to ask. WHY are you supporting the Jest so hardcore? also, you have no reasoning. therefore your argument is invalid. finally, get a sense of humor. thirdly, nice name 800th string giants qb.
The problem with the article is simply the fact that you are a moron. Also, how is Deadspin NOT a sports humor site? And to the other idiot here, how am I defending the Jets? I’m simply pointing out how mind-blowingly retarded this article is.
“The problem with the article is simply the fact that you are a moron.”
That is the absolute worst reasoning I’ve ever heard in my entire life.