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New York Jets WR Santonio Holmes (foot) said he believes that QB Mark Sanchez will be the team's starter on Day 1, even though Sanchez is involved in a competition with rookie QB Geno Smith. 'Coaches brought him back and they kept him on this team for a reason. He's a great leader and he's got great potential and he's excited about this season upcoming, and so am I.' Holmes indicated that he restructured his deal to remain with the Jets because of Sanchez. 'I think everybody believes in him,' Holmes said 'He wouldn't be here if anybody didn't believe in him. He's still wearing the same No. 6 jersey that he wore since the day he got drafted here, and I think the organization and even the team love him and we're going to continue supporting him.' Of course, Sanchez will need more than Holmes' belief in him in order to fend off Smith, but it doesn't hurt. Still, Sanchez doesn't figure to be more than a QB3, likely undraftable in 12-team leagues with 16-man rosters.
New York Jets quarterbacks coach David Lee said neither QB Mark Sanchez nor QB Geno Smith have an advantage in the starting quarterback competition at this point.
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New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez worked exclusively with the first-team offense in practice Tuesday, June 11. He completed four of his eight pass attempts, missing the final four, and took a sack in seven-on-seven drills. Jets rookie QB Geno Smith went 4-for-7 and was sacked three times while working with the second-string offense.
Fantasy Impact: Sanchez is the favorite to start right now but nothing is certain right now.
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New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez could win the starting quarterback because QB Geno Smith has not been very impressive during organized team activities. Smith could have a chance to start if he plays well during the preseason.
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New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is not in any hurry to name a starting quarterback. While he fawned over the ability of QB Geno Smith Wednesday, June 5, he was less effusive about QB Mark Sanchez. However, he did say the struggles by Sanchez last year were beyond him. 'I think when you come back you have to erase the computer,' Ryan said. 'You start all over again and I think Mark's done that and I think a bunch of us have done that.'
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New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said the team is not close to naming a starting quarterback. 'I don't think we're close to that right now,' Ryan said. 'The process is, you don't have to make that move. But until we feel 100 percent comfortable with that decision, then we'll just leave it to competition.' Ryan did not say if QB Mark Sanchez or QB Geno Smith has an edge in the competition.
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New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez said the notion of him not starting Week 1 hasn't crossed his mind. His confidence appeared to be improved one week after Sanchez threw three interceptions during an organized team activity practice and was chided by head coach Rex Ryan. Sanchez, who went 8-for-12 on passing attempts in team drills Thursday, May 30, said his accuracy is 'where [he wants] it to be,' echoing offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg's comments from last week. Ryan said Sanchez's confidence is returning. QB Geno Smith, meanwhile, said he wouldn't be disappointed if he began the season on the bench, though a source close to him claims he'd be crushed if he wasn't the opening-week starter.
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New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez said he plans on starting Week 1 of the 2013 season, and does not see himself being a backup. 'I plan on playing. I plan on starting. I don't plan on it (being backup) happening,' Sanchez said.
Fantasy Impact: We'll see. Sanchez is guaranteed nothing right now.
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New York Jets offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said QB Mark Sanchez's accuracy is sky high right now.
Fantasy Impact: Sure it is. Let's see what happens in game action.
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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said QB Mark Sanchez does not have an edge over QB Geno Smith for the starting quarterback job this season.
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