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Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Rex Ryan has benched Mark Sanchez and will start third-string quarterback Greg McElroy in the New York Jets' game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  Mark Sanchez directed a turnover-free offense and Bilal Powell ran for the first two touchdowns of his career, helping the New York Jets end a three-game losing streak with a 27-13 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.

Saturday, August 04, 2012  Mark Sanchez led the New York Jets on an impressive touchdown drive, while Time Tebow mostly sputtered during the team's intrasquad scrimmage.

Monday, July 30, 2012  Popular backup quarterback Tim Tebow and Mark Sanchez both looked solid in practice on Monday.

Saturday, July 28, 2012  A large media turnout was able to cover Jets practice with a backdrop of very vocal fans. Most of their cheers and jeers were directed at quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  The Jets, with Tim Tebow, Mark Sanchez and company will arrive in Central New York on July 26th, with the first practice open to the public on July 28th.

Monday, March 26, 2012  Tim Tebow got his first New York close-up.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  The fallout from the New York Jets failing to make the NFL playoffs is in full swing, with members of coach Rex Ryan's staff leaving, players taking shots at quarterback Mark Sanchez and other players defending him.

Monday, November 28, 2011  Mark Sanchez threw a career-high four touchdown passes, including the winning 16-yard score to Santonio Holmes with just over a minute remaining, as New York kept pace in the AFC playoff race.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Mark Sanchez was expected to be beyond motivational ploys in his third NFL season. Many thought the New York Jets quarterback would take the next step in his development. Instead, Sanchez is struggling and his critics increasing. He's also losing some practice snaps - again.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Mark Sanchez tries not to concern himself with what people say about him. And, he knows they say plenty.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  It's been a rough start to the season for the young quarterback, who has been knocked around by defenses that have left him bruised and battered, and critics who have questioned his abilities.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Mark Sanchez got shoved, knocked around and slammed to the turf by the Dallas Cowboys, and has the bumps and bruises to prove it.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez will wear the captain's "C" on his jersey this season, coach Rex Ryan says Wednesday, because "he truly is our captain."

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Mark Sanchez got a few dozen of his New York Jets teammates together to practice for three days in private.