In an attempt to rouse quarterback Mark Sanchez from his two-game funk, New York Jets coach Rex Ryan has resorted to a motivational ploy that worked last season. Ryan sat Sanchez for a few plays in practice Monday and Tuesday, hoping to unlock the third-year quarterback's "fighting spirit." This marked the first time this season that backup Mark Brunell received first-team reps in practice. Sanchez will start Sunday in a virtual must-win against the Buffalo Bills and, even though he's in no danger of losing his job, this mini-shakeup was Ryan's way of sending a message -- and showing some tough love. "He's not happy with me," Ryan said with a smile, adding, "He hasn't talked to me -- for real. He has not said one word." Ryan and Sanchez typically don't meet early in the week, a team spokesman explained later, but it became clear from Sanchez's clipped responses to reporters' questions that he was miffed by having to sit a few plays. Source: ESPN New York
Highly doubt it...........but I wouldn't be surprised if they did. But for that to happen............Rex would have to lose his job and the new regime will likely decide to find their own QB.
I think he could be successful if given the right coach. Just look at the turn around with Alex Smith in San Fran. Their rushing attack needs some rejuvenation as well.
They are only 2 behind the Pats for the East. And 2 behind the Steelers for the wildcard spot. Presently that is.
mark brunell ? haha. even sanchez can't be intimidated by mark brunell. and how is this method effective if ryan is saying in public that he's only doing it to inspire sanchez ?? doesn't it lose it's effectiveness?
