Greg McElroy News

The Jets' scrutinized quarterback duo, Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow, had a so-so day in today's OTA session, the second open to the media.

The Jets were constantly criticized about their locker room issues in 2011. But how bad were the issues really? LaDanian Tomlinson thinks the media took it to another level, but the thought that we could keep these lingering issues a secret forever is just preposterous.

Jets linebacker Bart Scott put out word through his agent in February that he was " extremely frustrated " with his role in the Jets' defense.

Hills East football player R.J. Nitti will compete alongside 25 of the regions's top high school quarterbacks in the first ever Tri-State Quarterback Showdown by MSG Varsity.

Ben Kotwica , Darrelle Revis , Greg McElroy , Mark Sanchez , MetLife Stadium , Mike Westhoff , New York Jets , OTAs , Peter Schwartz , Rex Ryan , Taste of the NFL , Tim Tebow , Tony Sparano If there's one thing about the Jets that we've come to understand over the years, it's that they don't always give you the complete truth .

's news conference in front of his locker in the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center following Thursday's midday OTA practice: Great first week.

Wave rising senior Henry Baldwin will be in the lineup for the first-ever "Tri-State Quarterback Showdown," featuring the region's top 25 high school QB's. Judging the athletes will be Former NY Giants, Phil Simms and Amani Toomer, current NY Jets quarterback Greg McElroy, and former NFL player/current QB coach for Wagner College, Mike Teel.

No NFL team has ever won, or really attempted to win, with a two quarterback system.

Mark Sanchez has dealt with a lot of media scrutiny in his career, but is the quarterback controversy in New York media-driven or QB-driven? Never mind that the same person who's been coaching Sanchez for three years is the same person who says Tebow's mechanics are solid.

If you've watched G.J. Kinne play, you can see why Rex Ryan would want him on his team.

It appears Tebow will have more value to the Jets than simply as a Wildcat quarterback and backup arm - albeit an erratic one - in case somebody lowers a considerable boom on Mark Sanchez.

We let Chris Gross out of the film room long enough to break down five key points from the New York Jets rookie mini-camp. Check back tomorrow for his breakdown of safety Josh Bush and then throughout the week for our closer look at DeMario Davis, Stephen Hill and Quinton Coples.

So, when he picked up the phone and the New York Jets offered him a tryout, he jumped at the chance.

In addition to his own surprise by the selection, a lot of fans and insiders were also shocked by the Washington Redskins' fourth round pick of quarterback Kirk Cousins.

The New York Jets have signed safety Josh Bush, one of their sixth-round draft picks, to a four-year contract.

Matt Simms, who finished his college career in Tennessee, was invited to the Jets' rookie mini-camp on a tryout basis.

Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano confirmed Tim Tebow will be used for one to 20 plays but didn't say much more.