New York Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez struggled markedly during an Organized Team Activity session today, completing just one of nine passes with one interception during full-team drills, according to Dave Hutchinson of the Newark Star-Ledger.
Per the report, Sanchez repeatedly drew criticism from offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for missing open targets and not reacting well to blitzes.
The miscues havent discouraged Sanchez, though.
It was a good day .. for the defense, Sanchez said. They got after it. It was good, though. For a rookie to play against a defense like this, you cant ask for anything better.
Theyre smart. Theyre fast. They know exactly what theyre doing and they know Im not quite up to speed yet. It was a tough day, but thats what these days are all about. I learned a lot.
Added Jets coach Rex Ryan: Were kind of throwing him to the wolves.
And inside linebacker Bart Scott delivered a few barbs: You still have the training wheels on, Sanchez. Youre gonna get somebody killed, Sanchez.
Meanwhile, veteran quarterback Kellen Clemens completed 5 of 13 throws, a percentage affected by several drops.
Plus, Sanchez has been getting teased for his recent GQ Magazine pictorial and his photos are pinned up all over the locker room.
They called me David Hasselhoff, Sanchez said. The first thing I would say is that it was two months ago. It was one of those things where youre about to get drafted and youre going to do a shoot with a supermodel, are you kidding me?
Thats one of those you have to do. And the guys even told me that I earned it. The Jets know, or they wouldnt have drafted me, that Im all about football.