LT: Sanchez not a franchise QB

Getty Images Mark Sanchez was selected with the 5th overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft and was immediately annointed as the “Sanchize.” Sanchez was looked at as the best New York Jets QB since Joe Namath. However, Sanchez has been criticised of late by fans and teammates for inconsistency in his play over his first three seasons as the Jets signal caller. Jets running back, Ladainian Tomlinson, joined The Dan Patrick Show and was asked whether or not he believes Mark Sanchez is a franchise QB in the NFL. “I think he CAN be a franchise QB”, Tomlinson said.” “The book is still out. He’s not right now, no.” Few would argue with Tomlinson’s assesment in light of Sanchez’s performance at this point in his career. In his three seasons with the Jets, Sanzhez has completed 55% of his passes and has thrown 55 touchdowns with 51 interceptions. Does this mean all hope is lost? Not quite. Here are some stats of another young quarterback in his first 3 seasons as a star...