After only one week of NFL training camp, the five year butt-fumbler is getting out played and out classed by rookie Geno Smith, who hasn't even taken a snap at MetLife Stadium in his career.
According to multiple reports throughout the week, Sanchez has struggled in both 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 drills with the first team. The latest he threw another interception, on a 3-for-10 day in practice, while Smith has yet to turn the ball over in practice. Smith went 5-of-6 in practice with 2 sacks.
Even one veteran who wanted to remain anonymous said that Smith looks more like a starter as compared to Sanchez.
Smith has dazzled so far with his athleticism and accuracy, but he still has plenty of fine tuning, plus he has yet to play in an actual game. The Jets first preseason game is August 9 in Detroit.
If Smith continues to outplay Sanchez in preseason, then coach Rex Ryan better suck it up and bench his prized quarterback, Sanchez and go with Smith.
There is plenty of upside for Ryan if he decides to go with Geno Smith on Opening Day, September 8, then go with Sanchez. For one, Ryan would give himself a longer leash with a young, unproven quarterback. If Smith maturates as the season progresses and the Jets look good at the end of the year and end up with 5, 6 or even 7 wins -- Ryan could keep his job.
However, if Ryan is as stubborn about his support for Sanchez has he has been in the past, and the Jets season becomes a flame out in the first quarter of the season, then Ryan could be out the door as soon as November rolls around.
It's up to Rex, but the right move is Vote for Geno.
Sanchez is a bust with a capital B. He has been a total failure throughout his five year career, and the only reason he was a part of two runs to the AFC title game had more to do with Ryan's defense than anything else.
Here's hoping that Geno Smith continues to outplay the butt-fumble boy.
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