Buttface or Mild Hope: The Jets and Their Sanchez vs. McElroy Decision

We are essentially from marking a new era in Jets history.  Whether or not Greg McElroy gets the ball for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, we have probably seen the end of Mark Sanchez as "The Sanchize".  Mark Sanchez's ineffectiveness for most of the 2012 season has sealed his fate as it exists.

The major question at this point is, who will Rex Ryan choose?

Greg McElroy: 1-0 as Jets QB

Who knows where we'll go from here, but for now, the Jets have benched Mark Sanchez and made the long-awaited move to Tim Tebow Greg McElroy.  McElroy came in for the ineffective Sanchez and led the game winning touchdown drive, throwing his first career TD to backup tight end Jeff Cumberland.

Jets vs. Cardinals 12-2-12: Preview of Before

Previously on the Jets:

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Jets take on the Cardinals today, who they have had a lot of success against in recent years.

Possibly the most famous game between these two was the game that took place in 2008, when Packers great, Brett Favre, was in mid-season form against the Cardinals.  He would  throw a Jets record, 6 touchdown passes, over the course of the day.

Check out this high quality video of all those TDs:

The Vicious Circle of Success and Destruction: A History of the Florida and Miami Marlins – Part 2

Phase V: Regrowth Through Youth and Pitching

With their moves, the new Marlins of 1998 had only a $15 million total salary payroll.  This was a staggering change from the $52 million of the year prior - leaving only 29% of the cost remaining.  Livan Hernandez and Preston Wilson would make up some of the very few good pieces this team had left.  All in all, the Marlins would become the first  (and only in history to this point) team to lose 100 games in a defense of a World Series Championship.

1999 would be a year of change for the Marlins, though not necessarily in a positive moving direction.  Wayne Huizenga finally sold the team; to Boca Raton native, John Henry.  They also struck big in the draft, selecting future World Series MVP, Josh Beckett, with the first overall pick.

A Dangerous Precedent: The Niners and Benching Alex Smith

49ers QB Alex Smith was carrying the 3rd best Quarterback Rating in the NFL going into their game with the St. Louis Rams on November 11.  In that game, he was concussed from a hit resulting in him missing the remainder of the game and the following matchup with one of the league's top defenses, the Chicago Bears, on Monday Night Football.

In his stead came Colin Kaepernick, the potential-laden 2nd year player from Nevada.  Blessed with a rocket for an arm and the ability to run anywhere on the field, many in San Francisco were excited to see him play.

After going for 117 yards passing and 66 rushing with a touchdown, Kaepernick followed that up with a shocking 243 yards and 2 TD efficient and strong performance vs. the Bears.  Following the game, it became obvious with coach Jim Harbaugh's press conference that the "hot hand" was going to remain the starter.

The Game Where Mark Sanchez Runs Into Brandon Moore’s Ass and Fumbles

Random Jets Fan: "If they beat the Patriots tonight, maybe we can make it to the playoffs"

Random Jets Fan: "Don't ever allow me to speak again."

What Must Happen for the Jets to Have a Happy Thanksgiving?

1. Tom Brady Must Throw Interceptions
The turnover game will be a key to winning.  Over the past 2 games, Muhammad Wilkerson has been on fire with two forced fumbles, a sack, and a fumble recovery touchdown.  Getting pressure on Brady and making him make mistakes will allow the Jets give the offense easier opportunities to score.