The Ups and (Many) Downs of Mark Sanchez

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 13: Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets runs offsides the field after being defeated by the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on November 13, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New England Patriots defeated the New York Jets 37-16. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) (2011 Getty Images)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez reacts in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) (AP2011)

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 17: Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets makes an adjustment on his leg against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High on November 17, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) (2011 Getty Images)

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 17: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets pauses as he faces the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 17, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Jets 17-13. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mark Sanchez (2011 Getty Images)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) recovers a bad snap in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) (AP2011)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) is sacked by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) in the second quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) (AP2011)

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets talk on the field prior to playing against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High on November 17, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) (2011 Getty Images)