So it looks like Marky (Off the) Mark might have had a pretty open receiver in the end zone when he threw that pick yesterday.
And this is the reason why Sanchez is terrible. Yes, he lacks playmakers, and yes, most quarterbacks would not put up elite numbers in the Jets offense. More concerning than the stats is his terrible field vision and lack of accuracy. I've watched most Jets games this year, and that scene happens quite frequently. This guy will just never be a good NFL quarterback, and he's not even close. Jets fans keep saying that Eli Manning was terrible until year four, which is true, with some big differences:
1. Eli Manning is a good quarterback now, but he still struggles with the same things that always haunted him: too many risky passes and too much reliance on jump balls (throws into coverage) that eventually prevent him from joining the likes of Brees, Brady, Roethlisberger, and Rodgers, guys who can put up gaudy numbers while minimizing turnovers.
2. It was clear even back then that Eli had the physical tools and pocket presence that would eventually allow him to grow into a good quarterback. Eli, even in his early years, showed flashes of brilliance. He didn't throw wildly on on six yard slant routes, could executed a screen, and had very good arm strength. In addition, he could get into a groove and sling the ball at a high level of accuracy. Sanchez displays none of these traits.
I truly believe that Sanchez is one of the worst quarterbacks I've seen in the NFL, or at least the very worst high-draft pick at the position. I see absolutely no traits of why he was drafted so high, as he lacks every quality of being an NFL quarterback. His accuracy is not at an NFL level, his decision making is erratic, and his arm strength is well below average. He doesn't have ideal height. I simply do not understand what scouts saw in him. With most high draft picks, you at least see something that stands out as elite. Even Ryan Leaf and Jamarcus Russel had the physical tools to succeed in the league. I can't see why Sanchez had a draft grade higher than 3rd or 4th round.
