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FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2009, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez(notes) (6) during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Jets coach Rex Ryan has installed a code system with Mark Sanchez in an attempt to cut down the rookie quarterback's mistakes and provide him with a clearer idea of the tasks at hand. Ryan said the procedure should help Sanchez become a better game manager. Sanchez has struggled after a terrific start.

In this Nov. 15, 2009, photo, New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes(notes) looks on during a warmup before an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Jets on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. For the first time in his NFL career, Rhodes is no longer a starting safety. He's also not quite sure how much longer he'll be with the New York Jets after being demoted Wednesday, Nov. 25, by coach Rex Ryan in favor of Eric Smith(notes).

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Coach Rex Ryan of the New York Jets looks back at his quarterback Mark Sanchez(notes) #6 as they leave the field after losing to the New England Patriots 31-14 on November 22, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots won 31-14. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Laurence Maroney(notes) #39 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Brandon McGowan(notes) #30 of the New England Patriots and Mark Sanchez(notes) #6 get tangled during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Kyle Arrington(notes) #27 of the New England Patriots presses punter Steven Weatherford #9 of the New York Jets during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Mark Sanchez(notes) #6 of the New York Jets throws an interception in the fourth quarter as Gary Guyton(notes) #59 of the New England Patriots on November 22, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Jets 31-14. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Laurence Maroney(notes) #39 of the New England Patriots gains yardage against the defense of Jim Leonhard(notes) #36 and Kerry Rhodes(notes) #25 in the fourth quarter during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Tom Brady(notes) #12 of the New England Patriots reacts after he is called for a delay of game penalty in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets on November 22, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Jets 31-14. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Tom Brady(notes) #12 of the New England Patriots scrambles as Mike DeVito(notes) #70 of the New York Jets pressures on November 22, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Jets 31-14. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Julian Edelman(notes) #11 and Dan Koppen(notes) #67 of the New England Patriots react in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots won 31-14. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

New York Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery(notes) (89) catches a touchdown pass against New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Wilhite(notes) (24) in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday Nov. 22, 2009.

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Julian Edelman(notes) #11 of the New England Patriots carries the ball for the first down in fourth quarter as Shaun Ellis(notes) #92 of the New York Jets makes the tackle on November 22, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Jets 31-14. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Julian Edelman(notes) #11 of the New England Patriots celebrates his first down run with teammate Dan Koppen(notes) #67 in fourth quarter against the New York Jets on November 22, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Jets 31-14. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Tom Brady(notes) #12 of the New England Patriots passes the ball in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets on November 22, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Jets 31-14. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Leigh Bodden(notes) #23 of the New England Patriots is congratulated by Chris Baker #86 after Bodden intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets on November 22, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Jets 31-14. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Brandon Meriweather(notes) #31 of the New England Patriots is congratulated by teammate Leigh Bodden(notes) #23 after he intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets on November 22, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Jets 31-14. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Tom Brady(notes) #12 of the New England Patriots talks with head coach Bill Belichick in fourth quarter against the New York Jets on November 22, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Jets 31-14. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney(notes), center, celebrates his touchdown in the fourth quarter with wide receiver Matthew Slater(notes) (18) and the Patriots mascot during an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. The Patriots won 31-14.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(notes), center, is stopped short of the goal line by the New York Jets, including tackle Howard Green(notes), left, and safety Eric Smith(notes) (33) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday Nov. 22, 2009.

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Mark Sanchez(notes) #6 of the New York Jets feels the pressure of defense of the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Laurence Maroney(notes) #39 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Laurence Maroney(notes) #39 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Mark Sanchez(notes) #6 of the New York Jets reacts in the fourth quarter during a game with the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

New England Patriots linebacker Tully Banta-Cain(notes) (95) and cornerback Leigh Bodden(notes), rear, knock down New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez(notes) (6) after he threw a pass in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday Nov. 22, 2009.

New England Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden(notes) (23) receives congratulations from teammate Pat Chung after his interception for a touchdown against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday Nov. 22, 2009. The Patriots won 31-14.

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick waves to fans after the Patriots beat the New York Jets 31-14 in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday Nov. 22, 2009.

New England Patriots linebacker Tully Banta-Cain(notes) (95) celebrates after forcing a fumble by New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez(notes) (6) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday Nov. 22, 2009. The Patriots won 31-14.

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 22: Leigh Bodden(notes) #23 of the New England Patriots intercepts a pass against the defense of Jerricho Cotchery(notes) #89 of the New York Jets in the fourth quarter during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)