Kellen Clemens, Chad Pennington Compete for N.Y. Jets Starting Quarterback Job
May 15, 2008 by David Kindervater
Filed under N.Y. Jets
Blogcasting the National Football League, Blogcasting the NFL
Why does Kellen Clemens have the edge over Chad Pennington in the N.Y. Jets quarterback battle this offseason? The current regime that drafted him did so for a reason and they want to see him succeed. Plus, Kellen is more athletic, he’s got a stronger arm, and he’s eight years younger and less prone to injury than Chad. As the Jets open several days of voluntary minicamp today (and even though head coach Eric Mangini has called the battle an open competition), Kellen will gain valuable experience and strengthen his hold on the top spot. I respect Chad and all that’s he’s accomplished in his career in New York, but his days as a starting quarterback in the NFL are over.
Source: NY Post, Photo: Newscom
