Question for the Day (8/25/09)

After the performances of Mark Sanchez and Kellen Clemens during the NY Jets' second game of the pre-season, has a starter been determined or is there still a QB controversy?

Watching Mark Sanchez, there were good things and bad things, which are normal for most rookie QBs. Sanchez had two early throws that were both off a bit, one was intercepted and ran back for a touchdown, the other fell off of Ray Lewis' chest and should have been run back for 6 points as well. Sanchez did bounce back right away after being plowed by Lewis and other LBs on the Ravens. He threw a good screen pass to Leon Washington and then a very accurate touchdown pass to Leon again, during the same 64 yard drive. Sanchez reacted well, he took the hits and came right back and drove the team down for a score. Kellen Clemens was also shaky, getting picked off as well, with an interception that was run back for a touchdown, but then got back on track and hit Clowney, who made an acrobatic a touchdown catch. Clemens also hit Brad Smith with a great pass, but Smith dropped it in the end zone and the Jets settled for a field goal. It has been stated by most of the analysts watching the game, that Coach Rex Ryan should have left Sanchez in to finish the first half, so he could experience the 2-minute drill. But Ryan decided to bring in Clemens, which could mean he was not pleased with Sanchez's play.

What should happen? Should Mark Sanchez, the 5Th overall draft pick, sit this season and learn the ropes while Clemens get his much deserved chance to start? Or, will Ryan do what most believe he is leaning towards, will he name Sanchez the opening day starter?

The Jets have a good defense, with strengths at the defensive back positions (Lito Shephard, Darrelle Revis, Dwight Lowery, Kerry Rhodes and Jim Leonhard) the line backer positions (Bart Scott, Calvin Pace, David Harris, Brian Thomas and Vernon Gholston) and the defensive line positions (Kris Jenkins and Sean Ellis). The offense has some questions at the receiver position, otherwise it is solid at running back, tight end and the offensive line. So Sanchez and Clemens have a lot of pressure to step up and balance the offense, if they can succeed and keep the mistakes to a minimum, the Jets should be in the thick of things. Also, they might even be able to keep pace with the Gisele and the mighty Patriots.