Rex Playing Games

Jets coach Rex Ryan can always be counted on to say something outrageous. It doesn't matter if it's directed at his opponent or his own team.

He is resisting calls from people who are down on QB Mark Sanchez and want to bench him. Instead, he has taken a very public approach by saying Sanchez is his QB as long as he is here. On the other hand, he acknowledges that back-up QB Marb Brunell has been taken more snaps with the first team offense.

Ryan said he is using this tactic to motivate Sanchez. If that's the case, why is he being so public with it? Most coaches would keep it between himself and the player.

It doesn't make much sense as the team prepares for their game against the Buffalo Bills. If Sanchez is the starter, why doesn't he take all of the snaps with the first team? How is this going to motivate Sanchez if he knows that the coach is just playing mind games with him?

If Coach Ryan is that serious about lighting a fire under Sanchez why not bench him for a game? Otherwise, this whole situation looks foolish.