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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:

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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

Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports For all of his efforts, it is apparent that New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez may not be able to change the results. Sanchez threw three interceptions during New York’s OTAs. Most are aware that the soon to be fifth-year player threw 18 interceptions last year and also fumbled five times. Sanchez might be on the verge of losing his No. 1 supporter. As bad as things had gotten, head coach Rex Ryan always stood behind his former golden boy. It wasn’t until the Jets were out of playoff contention that Ryan switched to Greg McElroy. This loyalty almost forced him out of New York. Now, Ryan is said to be angry over Sanchez’s performance. There is now an open competition for the job. Despite a false perception that Tim Tebow had a chance to overtake Sanchez, rookie signal caller Geno Smith has an actual opportunity to start Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Time is running out for New York’s incumbent starter to improve. Decision making and accuracy were always areas of concern in his game. It has been common to see Sanchez attempt passes when his receivers are well covered. During a four-year span, the quarterback has a career completion percentage of 55.1. If he can’t produce better play in a practice setting, then hope could be running out. Stiff competition will be faced in Smith. The rookie has mobility that far surpasses that of Sanchez. His cannon arm should do well in the windy Met Life Stadium. He is hoping to win this battle based on ability, and the continued self-destruction of a one-time franchise savior can only help his cause.

Not that that is anything special. But after talking to him a bit about being a Pats fan he lets me know he's not a typical Pats fan. He doesnt like Tom Brady. Not only does he not like him but he thinks he's overrated. He thinks he's always got a million great receivers to throw too (not untrue), an awesome offensive line (meh they're average), and an awesome coaching staff (can't deny that). In the conclusion he thinks another QB would as successful if not more if they were in Brady's position. Man, how winning fog's the mind of any rational thought. Can't wait for Brady to retire in a couple years to see how he feels about him then. Just wanted to share. Not that that is anything special. But after talking to him a bit about being a Pats fan he lets me know he's not a typical Pats fan. He doesnt like Tom Brady. Not only does he not like him but he thinks he's overrated. He thinks he's always got a million great receivers to throw too (not untrue), an awesome offensive line (meh they're average), and an awesome coaching staff (can't deny that). In the conclusion he thinks another QB would as successful if not more if they were in Brady's position. Man, how winning fog's the mind of any rational thought. Can't wait for Brady to retire in a couple years to see how he feels about him then. Just wanted to share.

So the Jets go into camp with a QB Controversey, but is there really one?  Many people think it’s over before it begins saying that Mark Sanchez is going to ride the pine and the Jets drafted Rookie Geno Smith so he can start immediately.  Is that really true though? It seems that the players in the locker room are ready to move on, but take it with a grain of salt, it’s Mr. Anonymous again.   But don’t worry, I know someone is going to tell me to “Let it Play Out”. NFL_AM Has Mark Sanchez already lost the quarterback competition with the Jets? We want your #ViewerFeedback now! 5/24/13 7:08 AM e_man “@NFL_AM: No but it sounds like people are hoping he does 5/24/13 7:09 AM “We don’t care what the prevailing thought is, we only care about our competition here. Common sense tells you that you hope it’s quick, but this is going to be a full-blown competition. Period.” Marty Mornhinweg QB Competition “Look, it’s only an OTA practice, it’s a new offense, there’s a learning curve.” Rex Ryan on how his two QB's performed so far in OTAs On whether the Geno Smith and Mark Sanchez getting the majority of the reps is an indication that the quarterback competition is a two-man race… Again, there’s going to be competition. Each day would vary as far as what you’re putting in. You can probably say the same thing about any other position with a third group. I think the numbers were probably dispersed fairly evenly to that as well. “I’m shaking the rust off a little bit.   Getting back into the swing of things, especially with a lot of young guys.” Mark Sanchez on the three Interceptions he threw in OTAs

An anonymous New York Jets player said that the team is skeptical about QB Mark Sanchez and his ability to be successful. '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 said 80 to 90 percent of the roster agrees with that statement. Sanchez is still trying to figure out the team's new West Coast offense. Huddle Up: Biting words but still anonymous words. In any case, though, the statement does indicate just how bright the spotlight is on Sanchez, who hit 3-year lows in passing yards (2,883) and TD passes (13) last season.

Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports Antonio Cromartie knows how much pressure is on the New York Jets defensive backs. Rex Ryan‘s defense will have its fair share of changes this season, and Cromartie is now the undisputed leader of the secondary. Cromartie’s ascent to team leader began last season, his third with the team. With Darrelle Revis out injured, it was Cromartie who led by example with career-best play, culminating in a trip to the Pro Bowl in January. The Jets have a young, talented group of cornerbacks, as well as two new starting safeties. Now, as the the longest-tenured member of the Jets secondary, it’s up to Cromartie to get the rest of the secondary up to speed. Now 29-years-old and entering his eighth NFL season, Cromartie (#31, above) is up to the challenge of replacing Revis and leading by example. Nobody has loftier goals for the Jets’ secondary this season than Cromartie. “We don’t want to give up a catch at all,” Cromartie told NewYorkJets.com. “When you have that mentality, it carries over … from OTAs into training camp. … When you’re not giving up any catches during practice, it makes things a little easier when you can go into the games, where you can go out and make those plays.” With competition at nearly every position group on the field, Cromartie is one of the few players who could be considered a lock for his role. Yet Cromartie is approaching things like he’s one of the rookies he’s mentoring. “I approach this offseason like I’m still trying to make the team,” Cromartie said. “I want to make sure I’m pushing myself and pushing others. We’re all competitive, so everything we do we’re always trying to compete.” Rookie cornerback Dee Milliner, the Jets’ top pick, has not fully participated in practice yet due to offseason shoulder surgery, but Cromartie has been giving him advice. Mainly, the faster you learn the scheme, the better. “If you learn your position, you can play a lot faster and now you can … learn everyone else’s position,” Cromartie said. “Now you know where you’re help is coming from. You understand the defense a lot more. “ Cromartie has come a long way over the course of his career, and in 2013, he finds himself the veteran cornerback who teammates young and old look to and learn from. He wouldn’t have it any other way. Jon Presser is RantSports.com’s New York Jets Lead Columnist Follow him on Twitter @metsjetsnets88 and on Google+