Fill-in QB Kellen Clemens received some good news before Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers when the Jets kept G Alan Faneca and OT Wayne Hunter active despite undisclosed illnesses. Faneca and Hunter had been listed as questionable.

Jets coach Rex Ryan said Wednesday that he’s taking the advice of medical experts and holding out starting QB Mark Sanchez this week against the Buccaneers. Kellen Clemens will make the start.

Jets coach Rex Ryan said Friday that Mark Sanchez has a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, but the team is optimistic that the rookie QB will play next week against the Buccaneers.

A tip of the old ball cap to coach Rex Ryan for the job and decisions he has made thus far for the New York Jets.

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan held a news conference on Wednesday, where he made it official that rookie Mark Sanchez has been named the starting quarterback.

The New York Jets have decided to name rookie Mark Sanchez their starter for the 2009 season, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora confirms.

Mark Sanchez looked every bit like a rookie against one of the better defenses in the NFL.

CB Darrelle Revis and NT Kris Jenkins will be among four starters — including C Nick Mangold and RT Damien Woody — who’ll miss the New York Jets’ preseason opener against the St. Louis Rams because of injuries.

Jets coach Rex Ryan singled out third-year WR Chansi Stuckey during his media session on Monday as a player who stood out during practice, and also had strong praise for second-year LB Vernon Gholston.

According to the Associated Press, Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez might have gained a slight edge over veteran Kellen Clemens for the starting job.

Pat Kirwan attended Jets training camp and made some observations about coach Rex Ryan and the QB competition between Kellen Clemens and Mark Sanchez.

I don’t mean to sound like the Grim Reaper, but out of respect and personal admiration for Rex Ryan, Jets fans need to temper the optimism that has gone out of control.

Jets coach Rex Ryan said Kellen Clemens will begin training camp as the starting quarterback over first-round draft pick Mark Sanchez.

Browns coaches have not routinely addressed the status of jailed and suspended wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth to the team or used his absence as incentive to get players to compete for his spot.

Many believe the Jets’ investment in Mark Sanchez and the fact his deal was done so early make him the front-runner for the starting job. Kellen Clemens is taking the approach it’s still an open compeition.