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The Star Ledger- USA Today Sports When you are great, you are entitled to even have a greater opinion, right? The New York Jets quarterback competition between Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith has gotten so much attention that Jets legends Joe Namath and Curtis Martin are starting to speak about the situation. Namath who is considered to be the greatest Jet quarterback of all time is staying committed to Sanchez. According to Namath, “I don’t think [the Jets] needed a quarterback… I am pulling for [Mark Sanchez]. I know that he can do better than he’s done.” Having Namath pulling for Sanchez must be a great feeling for the quarterback. As far as Smith is concerned, Namath said, Geno Smith is a “sensational athlete” with “good size.” He is so convinced that Sanchez is the guy, that he believed the Jets should have used their NFL draft picks on other positions, “They needed the other positions filled. Possibly offensive line. They got some defensive line. The safeties are still questionable. The outside linebackers are still questionable.”… via Ebenezer Samuel of NYDailyNews.com Martin seems to just like the fact that competition is going to take place for the quarterback position. Being the very polished guy that he is, Martin said, via Seth Walder of NYDailyNews.com “Either Mark will outperform Geno or Geno will outperform Mark.” If that’s not straight to the point, then I don’t know what is. When legends speak people listen right? Alfred Epps is a New York Jets  writer for RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @mralfredepps or add him to your network on Google

Here at Turn On The Jets, we decided to take a page out of Robert Mays book over at Grantland (a polite way of saying rip his article idea off) by counting down the 115 days until the New York Jets kick off, with a daily reason to get excited about their return. Mays has the whole NFL to work with, we only have the Goddamn Jets…now there is a challenge, step your game up Mays! Also check out some of the best broadband deals! We continue today with a warm welcome to the summer (Note, you can track this entire series right here) Happy Memorial Day Weekend! What should you Jets fans be ready to look forward to this summer? Getting too excited about players like this! Non-Stories being made into stories…every single day Unfortunately, not this…seriously HBO has no prayer to ever top the Jets season of Hard Knocks  A trip to luxurious upstate New York?  Or maybe just a trip down to the Jersey Shore, where you most certainly won’t see this Enjoy the weekend!  - NEW YORK DAILY NEWS STORY PITCH OF THE DAY - 800 words on Geno Smith spending his Memorial Day Weekend looking for an apartment in North Jersey. Manish Mehta claims to have heard from somebody who drives on Route 287 occasionally that Smith is considering an apartment in Morristown, clearly this shows “a lack of focus and discipline. Why would Smith want to live near all those bars and college kids? Shouldn’t he be living in Livingston or something? This is a clearly a red flag on his future development as a serious, mature athlete.” RANDOM JET TO REMEMBER OF THE DAY! – MARK BROWN! - The Paterson, New Jersey native who played linebacker for the Jets in 2004 and 2005, including scoring a touchdown in the team’s 2005 season finale against Buffalo.

Quinton Coples doesn’t know where his dropping responsibilities might take him, but he is not about to set any limits. “I can be lined up on a tight end or a fullback that’s split out and there are...

What we know: After years of unsteady quarterback play from multiple different signal callers, David Lee, the Jets' newest Quarterback Coach, has a lot of work to do to solidify this important position. After years of working as a Quarterbacks Coach/Offensive Coordinator in college, David Lee is entering his 9th season as an NFL coach--and his first with the New York Jets. The quarterback position has been a revolving door for the Jets ever since Joe Namath. In just the past 10 years, New York has had 8 different quarterbacks start games for them--Vinny Testaverde, Chad Pennington, Quincy Carter, Brooks Bollinger, Kellen Clemens, Mark Sanchez and Greg McElroy--and that number is likely to increase soon assuming Geno Smith gets the nod at some point this season. David Lee's college and NFL coaching career... Year(s) Employer Role 1975-1976 Tennessee-Martin Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers/Tight Ends Coach 1997 Vanderbilt Quarterbacks Coach 1978-1982 Ole Miss Quarterbacks Coach 1983 New Mexico Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach 1984-1988 Arkansas Quarterbacks/Fullbacks Coach 1989-1993 UTEP Head Coach 1994-2000 Rice Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach 2001-2002 Arkansas Quarterbacks Coach 2003-2006 Dallas Cowboys Offensive Quality Control/Quarterbacks Coach 2007 Arkansas Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach 2008-2010 Miami Dolphins Quarterbacks Coach 2011 Ole Miss Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach 2012 Buffalo Bills Quarterbacks Coach 2013 New York Jets Quarterbacks Coach Starting with the Dallas Cowboys in 2003, David Lee was able to help transform undrafted free agent quarterback Tony Romo into a viable starting NFL quarterback. In his four years in Dallas, Lee coached 3 different quarterbacks who threw for over 3,000 yards and was a large part of Tony Romo's 2006 selection to the NFL Pro Bowl. In 2008 with the Miami Dolphins, Jets fans remember all too well that he was behind former NYJ quarterback Chad Pennington being named NFL Comeback Player of the Year en route to an AFC East Division Championship. With a once thought-to-be franchise quarterback in Mark Sanchez, potential franchise QB in Geno Smith and two underdogs in Greg McElroy and Matt Simms, David Lee will have his work cut out for him in trying to get the best out of these quarterbacks. His job was supposed to be a bit easier with veteran quarterback David Garrard on the roster but due to unhealthy knees, Garrard was forced to retire leaving no stand-out on this roster. Whoever the starter will be in 2013, it will be due to the coaching of David Lee--and Marty Mornhinweg to an extent. The big question is can Lee turnaround a position that's been a black hole for the New York Jets these last 40 years? We'll soon get our answer.

This slipped through the cracks yesterday, but Mike Freeman of CBS sports wrote an article about nine offseason moves that need to happen. One of them? The Jets should cut Mark Sanchez. Here’s a blip of what Freeman wrote: “This from a Jets player, who asked not to be identified: ‘Everyone on the team likes Mark personally but there’s a general feeling among some of the players that maybe it’s time to give someone else a chance.’ The player went on to say that he estimates that 80-90 percent of the team feels the same way he does.” This shouldn’t really come to the surprise of anyone. I mean, you’ve watched Mark Sanchez play the last two years, why wouldn’t you want change at that position? The more concerning part is the “anonymous” bashing. If you’re going to say these things, be a man and put your name on it. My hope is that the leaders of this team can come together and tell everyone to knock it off and keep it in the locker room. Just another day in Jet Nation. Chris CappellaMore Posts - Website Follow Me:

Jets Talk LIVE: Q Goes In-Depth About his Transition to OLB and Dropping.

Jets Talk LIVE: Q Goes In-Depth About his Transition to OLB and Dropping.

Aloha Friday, Gang Green Gangsters! Conor Orr: Chris Ivory says that he wants to win, along with the touches. Eric Allen: Hayden Smith looks to capitalize on his opportunity. Kristian Dyer: Zach Rogers is taking on the ghosts of No. 15. AFC East Blog: Stephen Hill has a long way to go. He's got an uphill climb. The Jet Press: Dawan Landry by the numbers. Jets Confidential: Why even interview this guy? I don't know. It's confidential. It's off the record, very hush-hush and on the Q.T. If I told you, I'd have to kill you. It's on a need-to-know basis, and you don't need to know. If you don't know, you better ax somebody. Talk to the hand cos the face ain't listening. And I ask you very confidentially, ain't she sweet? Over the Cap: Could the Carolina Panthers signing of Star Lotulelei impact the New York Jets? Associated Press: The new Buffalo Bills defense is geared to create confusion. Associated Press: Dexter McCluster tweaks his hamstring. Cleveland Plain Dealer: Trent Richardson may miss minicamp. AP: Brandon Weeden will help with the Oklahoma tornado. AP: Robert Griffin III is still aiming for the Washington Redskins' opener. ESPN: Aaron Rodgers wants the Green Bay Packers to retire the No. 4 of Brett Favre. He just wants to make sure he doesn't come back. Star Tribune: With contract issues on hold, Jared Allen is aiming to have a big 2013. AP: Rob Ryan says that hurt feelings are bringing him and the New Orleans Saints together. AP: The host committee hits the stretch run for a NY-NJ Super Bowl. The Football Educator: 3 more progressive player benefits negotiated in the last CBA extension. Not football related, but sports-related: this is what happens when big media companies rely on cheap labor. And not sports-related at all, but here is a poem by a friend of mine. Have a great weekend, everyone!!!

Jets running back Chris Ivory is embracing an expected increase in his workload from his time with the Saints. He added: "I think more carries will allow my full potential to show. ... You kind of have to accept (sharing the ball). It was hard, I'm not going to say it wasn't hard. There were times when you don't like it, but you have to deal with it and accept your role." The biggest question surrounding Ivory is to what extent he can hold up with much more work on his plate. There are two big concerns. First, he has been injury-prone in his career. His running style is very physical which lends itself to taking big hits. Can Ivory be durable enough to hold up and smart enough to avoid hits when possible? The other question is whether Ivory will wear down even if he is not injured. He has never gotten more than 137 carries in a single season. Can he remain effective over a sixteen game season seeing the bulk of the work? Think of the difference between a starting pitcher and a reliever in baseball. A reliever knows his work is going to be limited so he can exert all of his energy with every pitch. If a starter did that, he would be worn out because he has to pitch deep into games. It's the same concept. Ivory will probably have to pace himself a bit more than he did in the past. Can he remain as effective? Can he keep something in the tank for December? How Ivory answers these questions could have a lot to do with the success the Jets have in 2013. Ivory is a really talented guy and could potentially be a steal if he answers the bell.

The Turn On The Jets 12 Pack is back with an op-ed edition, clarifying a collection of early opinions on the 2013 New York Jets that I either see frequently criticized or questioned on Twitter or in the comment section. I encourage the disagreement, that is part of the fun this whole thing, no?  We are going to give our live chat plug-in a shot at 1 PM today. The kinks are still being worked out but we are giving it a go so we can troubleshoot for weekly editions. So come by at 1 PM, ask some questions in the post and let’s talk Jets, NFL or whatever else you want. Try to keep it PG-13. And check out these digital TV providers.  1. Joe McKnight Won’t Make The Final 53 - After the Mike Goodson and Chris Ivory acquisitions, I didn’t McKnight sticking on the final roster. My logic was that if the team was sold on McKnight’s ability, they wouldn’t have brought Goodson in who is basically a better version of him. Now due to Goodson’s legal issues there is obviously a much better chance of McKnight sticking around. I think people tend to overrate McKnight’s value as a kick returner and the difficulty of finding competent kick returners in general. Without question, McKnight has talent but if Goodson is available on day one of training camp, he is opening as the 4th running back and I don’t see him leap-frogging anybody in front of him. Maybe the Jets keep four halfbacks? Maybe Goodson is suspended? Maybe. But it is far from a slam dunk that McKnight is on the team in September, especially if he struggles picking up the playbook. 2. Vlad Ducasse Won’t Make The Final 53 - There is a belief among some Jets fans that Ducasse was good in his limited duty last season. I didn’t see it. The only reason he was rotating with Matt Slauson was because of pressure from the front office who wasted a 2nd round pick on him. Ducasse bounced between mediocre and average in his limited reps. If this coaching staff had any confidence in his ability, they don’t sign Willie Colon and Stephen Peterman and they don’t draft Brian Winters, Oday Aboushi and William Campbell to play guard. Ducasse is also behind Caleb Schlauderaff in terms of value because Schlauderaff can play center also. Unless there is injuries, Ducasse isn’t starting or being the backup swing lineman this year and he probably isn’t making the final 53. The new offensive staff and front office has no loyalty to him. 3. Geno Smith Will Start Week One - Yes, I have long been categorized as SANCHEZ APOLOGIST but I think the Jets second round rookie quarterback is going to start day one. There is going to be no hesitation from Rex Ryan to start a rookie, just like there wasn’t in 2009. All Smith needs to do is look competent in training camp and the pre-season and he’ll get the job. I’m sorry, I just don’t see Sanchez running away with the job enough to keep Smith on the bench. I’ve lost betting on Sanchez in the past and I’m not doing it again. 4. Brian Winters Will Start Week One - Another rookie starter. Willie Colon is going to start at one Guard spot, leaving the other spot basically between Winters and Stephen Peterman. Winters skill set and attitude should make an early impression on the Jets coaching staff and I think they let him roll from day one with Peterman being the backup/swing lineman. 5. Binky Offensive Player - Most Jets fans and writers (whether they want to admit it or not) have a “binky” player who they believe is better than most give credit for. On offense, mine is Jeremy Kerley who I think is a much more complete and talented overall receiver than many seem to. I see Santonio Holmes being the 1A option in the passing game this year with Kerley being the 1B option, with Stephen Hill and the tight ends well behind them. 6. Binky Defensive Player - Antonio Allen. I like the physicality Allen plays with and think he will make a impact in a numb