Apologies if posted elsewhere, I cant see any obvious repost based on thread titles: http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/05/01/jets-sanchez-busy-learning-new-system-at-rookie-camp/ Mark Sanchez has been on a whirlwind tour since the Jets traded up to select the former USC quarterback with the No. 5 overall pick in last weekend?s NFL draft. Sanchez finally got down to business Friday as the Jets opened a three-day rookie minicamp. Sanchez has his sights set on winning the starting job, but at this point, he?s still busy trying to adjust to the terminology in his new playbook. ?It is a new system, so you want to just try and speak the language as soon as possible,? Sanchez said. ?I am trying to get all of the terminology down. Me being tough on myself, I want it right every time, and it is not always that way, especially not on the first weekend.? Although Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan led the Ravens and Falcons, respectively, to the playoffs as rookies in 2008, Sanchez is trying to keep the possibility of matching that feat with the Jets next season in perspective. ?They were really anomalies among rookies. That is pretty special what they did,? Sanchez said. ?They would be the first to say that they had a ton of help. For me to be successful this year ? for this team to be successful ? it is about the defense playing well, playing well on special teams and the return game and the offense moving the ball efficiently. It is not just on the quarterback.? Sanchez is expected to compete with Kellen Clemens for the starting job in training camp. The rookie QB leaves no doubt about what he wants to accomplish. ?You do not grow up dreaming to be a backup,? Sanchez said. ?That is just the way I feel about it. I am going to compete like heck, and we will see what happens.?
Sounds like Sanchez is really going to try to be an impact player in his first year. He seems to have a really good head on his shoulders. Not cocky either this is good. I hope he can fill the shoes.
with the ball control offense, I find it tough to want the big play WR. If Sanchez starts week 1, he's going to throw the ball 12 times a game for at least 7-11 weeks. The ball will be run constantly
I heard he rescued a kitten from a tree on the way to practice. Then he healed a leper on the way home. Wow...that Mark Snachez!
