While not fielding a quarterback is a risky proposition, the 2000 Baltimore Ravens were able to win a Super Bowl, without having a QB on the field for any play other then the required QB kneel down at the end of the game. Their QB they had on the roster, Trent Dilfer agreed with the sentiment that he could only hurt the team by throwing thus he was ok with his demotion to watching a running back constantly get the snap.
The Jets QB on the roster Mark “snap and give to Half Back Immediately” Sanchez might not be so accommodating to the demotion. When told of the possible plans Sanchez said “It’s bullshit that’s what it is, no one can hand the ball over to Thomas Jones and Shawne Greene like I could, no one. I put a lot of time in practice in my dropback to handoff routine and I should be the one doing it on Sunday.”
Sanchez also reiterated that if Rex Ryan does go with the controversial plan he would still like to be on the field for the coin flip selection so he can at least in some ways be a part of the game. “Along with studying the handoff formations I have analyzed the propensity of the coin flip towards a certain side, and I feel I am the best man for the selection of heads or tails.
Ryan did add that no matter what decision he makes regarding Sanchez on Sunday, the rookie QB will still get his normal amount of hot dogs on the sidelines…….
