Mark Sanchez better watch out. Not only is Tim Tebow eyeing his starting Jets QB position, he’s moving in on Sanchez’s GQ popularity with the opposite sex.  This can’t be more evident than the fact that the Jets cheerleaders have a new cheering move: Tebowing.

At the Jets cheerleading tryout more than 300 women paid $50 each to audition for the Jets cheerleader squad, officially known as the Jets Flight Crew.

According to the New York Post, the auditioners agreed that Mark Sanchez is hot but that Tim Tebow is true marriage material.

“He doesn’t know it yet, but Tebow’s my future husband,” said tryout temptress Nicole Carner, 23.

“I’m a Tebow fan all the way!” said Alicia Green, 23, who dropped to one knee and posed like the QB. “Yeah, he’s hot, and isn’t he a virgin still? That’s hot!”

The new cheerleading moves appear to be another marketing ploy to take advantage of the Jets controversial recent trade signing of Tim Tebow.   If the cheerleading hopefuls are any indication, women favor Tebowing over Sanchez.

Peyton Manning

When the NFL free agency period opened on Monday, March 5, both the New York Jets and Washington Redskins thought they had a realistic chance of signing future hall-of-famer Peyton Manning.  By Saturday morning, both teams were reported out of the Peyton Manning free agency race; making other big time moves instead

The Jets made no excuses earlier this week that they were flirting with free agent Peyton Manning, even if it meant hurting Mark Sanchez’s feelings. But once they realized that a Jets-Peyton Manning marriage wasn’t in the cards, the Jets immediately kissed and made up with Sanchez with a 3 year contract extension that includes a guaranteed $20.5 million.  With this new contract the Jets agreed in principal to a 3 year, $40.5 million extension on top of the two years he had remaining on his old contract.  I’m sure this 5-year $58.25 million deal has soothed Sanchez feelings.

Another team that was seeking the services of Manning was the Washington Redskins. But late yesterday, FOX sports reported that the Skins had decided to pass on free agent Peyton Manning but made a big move by swapping draft picks with the St. Louis Rams to acquire the second pick in the upcoming 2012 NFL draft.  It is highly anticipated that the Redskins will pick Baylor quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner  Rober Griffin III.

According to sources familiar with the Peyton Manning free agency market, 6 teams remain in the hunt.  The oddsmakers have the Miami Dolphins as the favorite, at EVEN odds. Next are the Denver Broncos – 3/1, Arizona Cardinals – 4/1, Kansas City Chiefs – 6/1, Houston Texans – 10/1 and the San Francisco 49ers – 10/1.

Peyton Manning has said he plan to make a decision by next week.  Expect Peyton to stay in the AFC.

sources: New York Post, FOX Sports, thebleacherreport.com

Jets coach Rex Ryan says Mark Sanchez may not play Sunday due to a sore shoulder.  Earlier in the week, Sanchez was said to have a 98% chance of playing, but after Thursday’s practice, Ryan reduced his chance to just 80%. He said it may even come down to a game-time decision.

“I think I underestimated where he was with that injury,” Ryan said. “This one could be more of a game-time type decision than I thought it would be.”

During Thursday morning’s practice, Ryan and the Jets coaching staff noticed that Sanchez didn’t look comfortable. Although he did make some passes, none had any power behind them.

It is believed that Sanchez is suffering from a cartilage tear in his shoulder; Ryan describes it as a “sore shoulder”.

Regardless of the description, the Jets will be forced to give their QB backups, Mark Brunell and Kellen Clemens, more reps in practice and draw up some game-plan options. If Sanchez cannot start, long time veteran Mark Brunell is expected to get the start.

“Everyone knows the situation, we’re close to potentially getting in the playoffs,” Brunell said. “You think about that game, and in that game you think about one play at a time.”

What would be the ramifications of Sanchez not starting? Well, for one, Mark Brunell is left-handed. This fact alone could significantly affect the Jets passing game. Secondly, when the Jets did throw, you would expect the throw to the other side. Thirdly, you would expect the Jets to focus more on the running game. Lastly, the Jets would lose mobility at the quarterback position.

No one really knows if Sanchez will play in the NFL this week, but it’s obvious Ryan and the Jets are being cautious with their starting QB. Don’t be surprised in the Jets sit Sanchez.