Tale of the Tape for the Epic New York Jets Training Camp QB Battle

May 7, 2013   ·   Ryan Alfieri   ·   Jump to comments

While the Jets' quarterback situation is a bit less cloudy with Tim Tebow out of town, calling the Jets' quarterback situation will be about as accurate as Mark Sanchez throwing a deep-out. 
John Idzik has declared an open competition for the job, but in truth, this is a three-horse race between the incumbent Mark Sanchez, rookie second-round pick Geno Smith and added veteran David Garrard. Greg McElroy simply does not have the physical tools needed to be a long-term starter, while Matt Simms will struggle to find a spot on the practice squad. 
All three potential starters bring their own set of attributes that are starkly different from one another. David Garrard would play the role of a seasoned veteran who will be a calming presence and a welcomed change at the position. Geno Smith is laced with exciting potential as a rookie, while Sanchez is the only player of the three who started an NFL game last year.
Ultimately, it will come down to which qua...

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