I Would Say More Like a Pause in the Era

Former Jets starter on right, future former Jets starter on left

Jets coach Eric Mangini is making a move, benching Chad Pennington in favor of Kellen Clemens who has already started one game this season when Chad was out with an ankle.

Chad Pennington has never been the same guy from 2002 with the deep touch since his wrist injury in 2003, the shoulder injury in 2004, the rushed return that forced two surgeries in 2005 (all op. cit.). In week one this season he turned his ankle badly (Kellen started game two as a result) and the Jets home crowd cheered as he limped off the field, trying to save the team a timeout, they Mark Brunell'ed him.

Jetfighter at SBN blog NY Landing Strip is apoplectic (hat tip Skin Patrol), the New York Times headline says it all, '2 Quarterbacks, 3 Points and No Answers.'

Kellen is a second year player and even though Chad will not regain his 2002 form again he is still the best chance the Jets have this season. It's too early to write the season off and mount Kellen as the starter so I think we will see Chad again this season.

The Jets have been at the bottom of both major statitstical categories (30th in offense, 29th in defense) and now they are switching quarterbacks. What more do you need Redskins, they are inviting you to their house for a date and there are no adults around, close the deal!



Kellen Clemens and Chad Pennington: Caffato/news from here.