This trade should motivate Sanchez, unless we're about to find out that he's not meant to be. |
Linsanity? ELI-te? King Henrik? All now take a back seat to Tebow-mania. The New York media should absolute swallow this sensation whole, and continue to fuel the fire for the Jets circus. But jokes aside, this move isn't as laughable as you think.
Yes, we get it. The Jets locker room is in more disarray than Antoine Walker's financial situation. We still remember vividly that several Jets players anonymously ripped Mark Sanchez to shreds. It wasn't too long ago that third string QB Greg McElroy was letting the world know that the atmosphere in the Jets locker room stunk worse than a Philadelphia bar. Santonio Holmes is still somehow on their roster. So bringing in Tim Tebow should only add to the excess, right? Maybe not.
Honestly, how much did the Jets give up for Tebow? A fourth round pick and sixth round pick? Or in laymen terms, absolutely nothing. He was practically given to New York. So right there, it's a low risk proposition. If he goes out and complains about how he deserves the starting role and eventually destroys what little chemistry the Jets have, then ok, bite the bullet and move on. But what Tebow can bring to New York, and most importantly Mark Sanchez, is quite interesting.
This move should stun Mark Sanchez. It should rattle his cage and hopefully get him fired up. Sanchez has been noted by several people as being a pretty boy who cares more about his image off the field than anything that goes on between the white lines. If this kid has a pulse, then he'll be pissed, and he'll take it out on the field. Sanchez should be focused and determined to keep his starting job, which I'm sure Tebow will be gunning for just like he did with Kyle Orton. I'm not say the Sanchise will answer the call--as in work harder and progress-- but I'm saying that he should. If he doesn't, then ok, you saddle up and you start Tebow whose work ethic is without question. Tebow might not be the best QB or a true QB at all, but he'll work his tail off and pour every ounce of effort on the field, even if he can't hit the side of a barn.
Let's say Sanchez feeds off that motivation? Then you get creative with Tebow. I understand that the white football jesus doesn't want to play any other position, but his athleticism and size allows him invaluable versatility on offense. He can come in and run a mean Tebowcat, or maybe he can line up at fullback or tight end. I'm no coach, so I can't exactly put my finger on where he'll play or exactly what his role can be in an offense, but I know there's something to work with there.
However, if Mark Sanchez doesn't respond positively to Tebow's passion and fire, then he must go. Just cut him on the spot. The kid obviously doesn't have the wherewithal or intensity to play the pro game. He's been given all the time in the world to make his mark(no pun intended) and if he doesn't do it this year, then I
If this just ends up to be a disaster all around, meaning if Sanchez fades into the darkness and Tebow can't force his "will to win" on his teammates, then you just have to cut your losses and move on. This trade is a low-risk, high-reward move. Despite his long contract, Sanchez will have short leash, so next summer will be a decision making summer anyways.
I'm just excited to watch the New York media field day that will be tomorrow when Tebow is introduced.
0 comments:
Post a Comment