The New York Jets starting quarterback Mark Sanchez finally convinced others that he was able to return before training camp and would not miss any part of the regular season, which is about three months away. He has been fully recovered from the knee surgery and took full part in team workouts for the first time on Tuesday.
Sanchez injured his left knee during the 2009 season and had a surgery in February to repair the patella-stabilizing ligament. A lot of people worried that he could miss the whole offseason and could hardly return in time for the 2010 season, but the fact was the quarterback returned earlier than expected. Even though the team is not rushing him back, Sanchez still wants to return as soon as possible to prepare for the regular-season games, especially the rematches with the quarterback wearing No. 4 Brett Favre jersey. Sanchez needs to win a game over Favre to prove that he is a better starting quarterback then the 40-year-old man, who played with the Jets for only one season but still left much pressure on his successor.
He could hardly prove, as Favre has not made his decision on playing status for 2010 season yet. Even if he returns, at age 41, Favre is not expected to have a better season than last year and people won’t be surprised if he is beaten by Sanchez, who is much younger and smarter in moving.
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Showing posts with label Mark Sanchez. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Jets QB will return for training camp despite knee surgery
The New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has been confirmed by his team to have a surgery to repair the patella ligament that holds the kneecap in place with a few weeks, and it is very likely that he can wear back the Jets jersey in time for training camp.
Being a starter in his rookie season, Sanchez has performed well enough to lead the Jets to the AFC title game against the Indianapolis Colts, although falling a win short of becoming the first rookie quarterback to start in the Super Bowl. Despite throwing 20 interceptions during the regular season, Sanchez had only two interceptions in the three postseason games he played for the Jets, and was one of the only two rookie quarterbacks who won two playoff games along with Baltimore Ravens Joe Flacco. His production in regular season was 2,444 yards and 12 touchdowns but with a dismal 63.0 quarterback rating, but his performance during playoffs seemed improved a lot- 41 of 68 for 539 yards with four touchdowns and a 92.7 rating.
Sanchez dislocated the kneecap during fall practice before his junior season at Southern California and aggravated the injury while playing against the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 29. He made the decision to have surgery after having both knees examined by team doctors last week and seeking a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala. The repairing surgery will help prevent future tweaks to the kneecap area.
Being a starter in his rookie season, Sanchez has performed well enough to lead the Jets to the AFC title game against the Indianapolis Colts, although falling a win short of becoming the first rookie quarterback to start in the Super Bowl. Despite throwing 20 interceptions during the regular season, Sanchez had only two interceptions in the three postseason games he played for the Jets, and was one of the only two rookie quarterbacks who won two playoff games along with Baltimore Ravens Joe Flacco. His production in regular season was 2,444 yards and 12 touchdowns but with a dismal 63.0 quarterback rating, but his performance during playoffs seemed improved a lot- 41 of 68 for 539 yards with four touchdowns and a 92.7 rating.
Sanchez dislocated the kneecap during fall practice before his junior season at Southern California and aggravated the injury while playing against the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 29. He made the decision to have surgery after having both knees examined by team doctors last week and seeking a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala. The repairing surgery will help prevent future tweaks to the kneecap area.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Jets LB Gholston may not play Sunday against Jaguars
The New York Jets may be without linebacker Vernon Gholston while playing Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars as the player needs more time to take care of his strained hamstring.
The Jets’ first-round pick last year didn’t practice all week after tweaking his hamstring Monday in the Jets’ first workouts following the bye-week break. And coach Rex Ryan listed him as doubtful for Sunday’s game.
Hoping to show improvement after disappointing rookie season, the second-year linebacker said he was feeling better Friday and exepct to wear back Jets jersey to play a game, but the team did not want to rush him back, in case the injury could be aggravated.
Wide receiver Brad Smith and cornerback Lito Sheppard are expected to return after the two missed a few weeks with quadriceps injuries. If Smith could play, starting quarterback Mark Sanchez will have all three wide receivers, including Jerricho Cotchery and David Clowney healthy and available to pass ball. Sheppard is unlikely to get starting job back after missing five of the last six games and possibly will play in a rotation with Dwight Lowery.
The Jets’ first-round pick last year didn’t practice all week after tweaking his hamstring Monday in the Jets’ first workouts following the bye-week break. And coach Rex Ryan listed him as doubtful for Sunday’s game.
Hoping to show improvement after disappointing rookie season, the second-year linebacker said he was feeling better Friday and exepct to wear back Jets jersey to play a game, but the team did not want to rush him back, in case the injury could be aggravated.
Wide receiver Brad Smith and cornerback Lito Sheppard are expected to return after the two missed a few weeks with quadriceps injuries. If Smith could play, starting quarterback Mark Sanchez will have all three wide receivers, including Jerricho Cotchery and David Clowney healthy and available to pass ball. Sheppard is unlikely to get starting job back after missing five of the last six games and possibly will play in a rotation with Dwight Lowery.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Jets rookie Sanchez is getting used to NFL life
Mark Sanchez attended the Jets in April as the fifth overall during draft time. Since then he has been working hard and learning a lot about NFL life.
As the Jets will end their last mandatory minicamp this week, and will start training camp next month, Sanchez has a lot of things to do during the off weeks.
“I’m going to go home (to California) for a little bit just to see the family and get all of my stuff out from there and move it here,” Sanchez told reporters Tuesday. “I’m still living in a hotel, so I have to figure out my living situation. That (the off weeks) will be a good time to go do that and take a little time off myself, just relax for about a week because it’s going to be a long season. It’s going to be a grind, especially for a rookie. I’m excited about it, and I’ll be ready to go come camp time.”
Sanchez also said that Kellen Clemens, who is competing with him for the Jets’ starting QB job, has been helping him a lot. Excitement and cooperation, the rookie is getting used to NFL life as a professional football player.
As the Jets will end their last mandatory minicamp this week, and will start training camp next month, Sanchez has a lot of things to do during the off weeks.
“I’m going to go home (to California) for a little bit just to see the family and get all of my stuff out from there and move it here,” Sanchez told reporters Tuesday. “I’m still living in a hotel, so I have to figure out my living situation. That (the off weeks) will be a good time to go do that and take a little time off myself, just relax for about a week because it’s going to be a long season. It’s going to be a grind, especially for a rookie. I’m excited about it, and I’ll be ready to go come camp time.”
Sanchez also said that Kellen Clemens, who is competing with him for the Jets’ starting QB job, has been helping him a lot. Excitement and cooperation, the rookie is getting used to NFL life as a professional football player.
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