Mark Sanchez & Tim Tebow, QBs, New York Jets (1 Viewer)

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Thread Topic: Mark Sanchez & Tim Tebow, QBs, New York Jets

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With the Jets giving Sanchez an extension they seem extremely vested in him, but with the trade for Tebow I think we should expect some special packages, especially near the goal line, which would eat into anyone's production, but that is especially the case for Sanchez. Last year he threw for 8 TDs and rushed for 6 more inside the 5 yard line. He was already not a good FF play, but if he loses that production, he'll be totally worthless. The only value here is if Tebow completely takes over, which I really doubt happens. This is a great situation to avoid.

This is going to be fun.

Mark Sanchez (aka Oscar):

Many have described him as underrated. Maybe he is. In my dynasty league he ranked just below Ryan Fitzpatrick and above Roethlisberger, Freeman, and Vick. However, his game log tells the story of why fantasy players are so down on him. Only 3 games over 300 yards passing, and 8 under 200 yards passing. Roeth by comparison had five games over 300 yards passing, and only two games under 200 yards passing. So why did Sanchez outscore Roeth on the year? 6 rushing TDs to Beef's 0.

So really it's no wonder so many people view Sanchito as a lame duck.

Tim Tebow (aka Jesus Christ):

No other incidence has challenged my belief that God does not take sides in sports like the Bronco's season last year. Never have I seen such pathetic QB play translate into so many wins. It was truly something to behold. Therefore Tebow creates quite a buzz. He is proof of the will to succeed triumphing against all else (including the passing of time, perviously thought to be fairly undefeatable.) As a starter last season Tebow notched only two games above 200. His throws were often so off the mark the announcers could not tell who he was targeting. In short, he made Sanchez's QB rating and completion % gaudy by comparison. Yet he won, miraculously, over and over, beyond all belief.

So now these two are going to square off for top QB for one of the worst offensive teams in the league. This should be fun to watch.

Given the personality of the head coach and his well-documented clashes with Sanchez, I'd be shocked if Tebow didn't get the reins at some point.

Sanchez, I'll give about 180 completions for about 2200 yards and 10 Tds 7 Ints (with another 200 rushing and 1 TD on the ground) before he is pulled.

Tebow will get around 140 completions for about 1600 yards 9 TDs and 12 Ints, and let's give him 550 rushing and 5 rushing TDs.

IF you own either one, you are in trouble.

'Clifford said:

Given the personality of the head coach and his well-documented clashes with Sanchez, I'd be shocked if Tebow didn't get the reins at some point.

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given the 10+ Million dollars in salary and bonus that sanchez earns, compared to the 1 Million dollars in salary that Tebow earns, I'd be shocked if Tebow gets more than 10 pass attempts all year. This isn't Kyle Orton. they aren't gonna pay this guy several hundred thousand dollars a game to ride the pine. The only way Tebow plays is if Sanchez gets hurt. Speaking of which, Plexico said Sanchez was hiding shoulder issues toward the end of last year (he was listed with neck injuries). would explain alot...