Via Helmet2Helmet:

Earlier in the day, the Jets wrapped up their full-squad OTA practice, with all eyes glued to the Mark Sanchez-Tim Tebow “battle,” still in its infancy stage.
I say infancy because it’s not too compelling when it’s still May and the players are in shorts, but the media — and thus the world — got its first look at both quarterbacks in action, so we’ll take what we can get.
Anywho, Sanchez ended up faring much better, according to the beat writers, completing more passes than his much-discussed counterpart, who tossed two picks.
To no one’s surprise, there were a blitzkrieg of reporters surrounding Jets HQ, hyping up the competition with much hyperbole and fervor. Things were relatively calm until Sanchez’s agent, Brian Murphy, chimed in, primping up his client while simultaneously setting the Twitter-verse ablaze.
No offense media, but of course Sanchez is going to out perform Tim T. Mark is a franchise quarterback and Tim is a great athlete.
— Brian Murphy (@A1Murph) May 24, 2012
It’s hard to disagree with Murphy’s assessment; Sanchez did look sharp, and, to put it bluntly, is the better quarterback. (Just ask Joe Namath.)
But it is a bit shocking to see his rep basically diss Tebow in a public forum, knowing the legion of Tebow-maniacs would take umbrage with his tweet.
Realizing that, Murphy backtracked a short while later.
Didn't mean to create a stir nor disrespect TT who has done nothing but excel on football field. This is my opinion and time will tell.
— Brian Murphy (@A1Murph) May 24, 2012
That’s a 180 if I’ve ever seen one.
The truth is, this is just barely the beginning. There will be countless stories such as these to write about and discuss over the water cooler in the months ahead, especially when things ramp up during training camp and into the preseason.
As fellow teammate Bart Scott so eloquently put it, “Can’t wait!”
… Or, can I?
H/T NFL.com
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Grin if you want, but do the research, Namath was one of first "freakshow" athletes in the modern day NFL. He played on battered and poorly repaired knees and never had a day in the NFL where he wasn't in extreme pain. He also admits that he did not take care of his body.
Watch the biography that (was it HBO or ESPN) did of him that shows his athleticism. He was easily the best QB in college football for three years in a row, missed the Heisman because of terminal mischief.
Best release in the NFL, TO DATE! Marino modeled his throwing motion after Namath. I realize this post is only going to get a smart aleck response, but maybe someone who knows will chime in and verify what I'm saying.
We will never know, but if Joe Namath came along right now, today, in the NFL, with today's emphasis on health, training, and healing the body, he would be the #1 QB in the league. He actually had Tebow's athleticism (not Vick's), Manning's arm, and Bree's football awareness. His career was cut very short due to injury and his name isn't in the record books simply because of what his injuries cost him.
Average player, right! I would say one of the QBs with the most God given talent to ever play the game, Joe just didn't always make the most of his opportunities.
Idiotdetector signing out.
Tim Tebow is a WINNER. (Picture Doug Flutie on steroids!) Believers and critics alike--please donate to www.timtebowfoundation.org & help build a hospital in the Philippines. Amen.
Of course Sanchez' agent believes that Sanchez is the better QB. He didn't say much of anything new. Tebow is a guy who hasn't hit his potential yet. I believe he has lots of better seasons ahead, but he won't be the starter unless Sanchez goes down with injury or plays himself out of the role.
This isn't an attack on Tebow. It's how the NFL works. Fact is, Tim Tebow is a rising star. He'll continue to start at some point and for some team. You just can't hand him the job just yet.
I'm sure Tebow would rather earn the job anyway.
"No offense media, but of course Sanchez is going to out perform Tim T. Mark is a franchise quarterback and Tim is a great athlete."
HOW IS THIS SO IMPORTANT ??
This agent CLEARLY seems threatened by Tebow.
LOL!
Let's put the pieces together.
Sanchez has been "the man" (meaning no back-up on the bench) for 3 years now.
Now, 2012 upon us, Mr. Mark is being CHALLEGED....just like his agent's paycheck will be.
Mr. Agent doesn't like the prospect of Mr. Mark getting benched or traded.
Hee Hee. Just wait and see.
Mr. Mark will pull a season-long vanishing act (like the last game vs Miami), and the fans will scream......
PUT TEBOW IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Mr. Agent's worst nightmare, huh?
Yep.
I really need to weigh in on the nameth thing. He was exciting to watch, to listen to although there was a fair share of laughing too. When he was good, he was very good, and when he was bad he was just being joe. trust me, a beautiful thing to watch if you didn't have $ on the game...