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6 hrs ago | Albany Times Union

Mark Sanchez Was Terrible In The Jets' First Public Practice

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez played horribly at the team's first open practice.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Mark Sanchez, NFL Players, Greg McElroy, NCAA Sports, West Virginia University NCAA, West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Football, NCAA Football

21 hrs ago | New York Post

Geno hip-hops into Jay-Z's stable

Geno Smith has hired a new agent. Not surprisingly, he went with Roc Nation, the agency of rap superstar Jay-Z. The quarterback fired his agents after last month's NFL Draft.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Greg McElroy, David Garrard, Stephen Hill, Quinton Coples, NFL Players

Wed May 22, 2013

ESPN

Namath sees big things from Mark Sanchez

New York Jets Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath usually doesn't have many good things to say about his former team.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Mark Sanchez, NFL Players, Greg McElroy, Tim Tebow

Mon May 20, 2013

CBS Local

Despite Getting 'In Trouble,' Geno Smith Doesn't Regret Playoff Guarantee

After he was selected by New York in the second round of the draft, just minutes into his NFL career, quarterback Geno Smith said the Jets would make the playoffs in his rookie year.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Geno Smith, Greg McElroy, David Garrard, Mark Sanchez, NFL Players

Fri May 17, 2013

TurnOnTheJets.com

115-Day New York Jets Warning - Muhammad Wilkerson Is A Beast

Here at Turn On The Jets, we decided to take a page out of Robert Mays book over at Grantland by counting down the 115 days until the New York Jets kick off, with a daily reason to get excited about their return.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Mark Sanchez, NFL Players, Antwan Barnes, Muhammad Wilkerson, Quinton Coples

Thu May 16, 2013

MSNBC

Sanchez says nothing changed for him with Garrard leaving

David Garrard 's decision to throw in the towel on his bid to make the Jets because of a knee injury is the latest curveball in a quarterback competition that's had plenty of them with months to go before the Jets ever play a game.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, David Garrard, NFL Players, Greg McElroy, Mark Sanchez

Wed May 15, 2013

Newsday

Reports: David Garrard to leave Jets, retire from NFL

In Jericho accident on Rt-106 south of Northern Pky. Stop and go traffic from Rt-107/Broadway in Nassau In Jericho accident on Rt-106 south of Northern Pky.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, David Garrard, NFL Players, Greg McElroy, Tim Tebow, Mark Sanchez

Tue May 14, 2013

Jetnation.com

Call In Live Tonight And Discuss Who Should Be The Jets Starting QB

JetNation, call in live 716-4697 , and voice your opinion on the state of the quarterbacks with hosts Dennis Agapito and Tyson Rauch as they'll be discussing the many options facing the team.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Greg McElroy, Mark Sanchez, NFL Players

Mon May 13, 2013

ESPN

Is Geno Smith leading Jets' QB race?

By most accounts, quarterback Geno Smith had a solid first series of practices during the New York Jets ' rookie minicamp over the weekend.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Greg McElroy, David Garrard, Mark Sanchez, NFL Players

Fri May 10, 2013

MySanAntonio.com

Geno Smith gives himself 'F' for 1st Jets practice

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith, a second-round draft pick out of West Virginia, throws a pass during NFL football rookie minicamp Friday, May 10, 2013, in Florham Park, N.J. Photo: Bill Kostroun New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith, a second-round draft pick out of West Virginia, looks to pass during NFL football rookie minicamp Friday, May ... (more)

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Related Topix: Geno Smith, Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Greg McElroy, David Garrard, Mark Sanchez, NFL Players

ESPN

Eight in the Box: Key offseasons

South A look at a key player from each AFC East team who needs to show something in offseason sessions: New York Jets : Perhaps no AFC East player has a brighter spotlight on him this offseason than embattled Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez .

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Related Topix: Sports, AFC East, NFL Football, New York Jets, Greg McElroy, David Garrard, Mark Sanchez, NFL Players

Thu May 09, 2013

CBS Local

Santonio Holmes Believes Mark Sanchez Is Jets' Starting QB

The wide receiver endorsed Mark Sanchez - you know, the guy he had that rift with? - during an appearance Wednesday on NBC Sports Network.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Mark Sanchez, NFL Players, Tim Tebow, Santonio Holmes, David Garrard

Wed May 08, 2013

North Shore News

Caps bounced from final

THE Capilano Rugby Club's elite men's team would certainly rather have a win and a berth in the CDI Premier League provincial final following their semifinal matchup against James Bay in Victoria on Saturday but, perhaps, the team can take some solace in participating in what was, by all accounts, one of the most entertaining rugby games ever seen ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Players, NFL Football

Mon May 06, 2013

ESPN

Report: Jets QB Smith responds to criticism

New York Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith , painted as a diva in various post-draft media reports, responded Monday to the criticism, denying he texted friends during pre-draft visits and insisting he never told ESPN he was planning to skip the second day of the draft.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Greg McElroy, David Garrard, Mark Sanchez, NFL Players

Hispanic Business

Tim Tebow Is Now a Free Agent

Tim Tebow is free to sign with any NFL team that might want him. The popular but polarizing quarterback cleared waivers Tuesday, a day after being let go by the Jets following an embarrassingly unsuccessful year in New York.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Tim Tebow, NFL Players, Denver Broncos, David Garrard

Sun May 05, 2013

Rant Sports

New York Jets: Analyzing Each Quarterback's Chances of Starting Week 1

Sometimes professional sports teams mislead fans and the media. However, organizations have plans that are purposely kept secretive in order to maintain a strategy.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Greg McElroy, David Garrard, Tim Tebow, Mark Sanchez, NFL Players

NY Jets Blog

Link: Snap Counts Matter

More on the QB competition, this time from Rich Cimini of ESPN NY . Today he writes that reps are at a premium during camp under the new CBA, and so the Jets have to be judicious with their use.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Greg McElroy, David Garrard, NFL Players, Seattle Seahawks, Josh Portis

Sat May 04, 2013

FootballSchedule.me

Should the Jets Be Worried About New Franchise Quarterback Geno Smith?

After entering the 2012 season as a Heisman Contender, former West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith's allure and play had fallen by October.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Greg McElroy, David Garrard, Tim Tebow, Mark Sanchez, NFL Players

Thu May 02, 2013

CBS Local

Geno Smith Clobbered By Unnamed NFL Execs; Jets Pick 'Tuned Out'?

The Jets have had their fair share of quarterback bashing via anonymous sources.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Jets, NFL Football, Greg McElroy, David Garrard, Tim Tebow, Mark Sanchez, NFL Players

Wed May 01, 2013

Star-Telegram.com

NFL notes: Church cancels former Packer safety's speech after he backs gay NBA player

Former Green Bay Packers safety LeRoy Butler had a speaking engagement at a Wisconsin church apparently canceled, according to the , after he sent a message of support for NBA player Jason Collins, who announced this week that he is gay.

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Related Topix: Sports, Bryant McKinnie, NFL Players, New York Jets, NFL Football, Greg McElroy, David Garrard, Mark Sanchez