Jets announced Greg McElroy as the Week 16 starter versus the Chargers. The coaching staff was reportedly concerned with the potential fallout from passing over Tim Tebow, but they decided to stick with football over publicity. One option discussed was splitting duties between the two quarterbacks, with McElroy starting but Tebow mixed in more liberally in zone-read/Wildcat looks. Even without the threat of Tebow stealing snaps, McElroy isn't a fantasy option in the Jets' talent-starved run-heavy offense.

Coach Rex Ryan is reportedly "leaning toward" starting Greg McElroy versus the Chargers in Week 16. ESPN New York and the New York Post came out with similarly-worded reports on Ryan's "leanings" within seconds of each other. Although Tim Tebow did get an entire offensive series to himself Monday night, the actions of the Jets coaching staff has made it abundantly clear that they don't view him as more than a gadget player and special teamer. One of the options on the table is to split duties between McElroy and Tebow. In which case, neither QB is worth adding except in the deepest of two-quarterback leagues.

According to the Daily News, Jets owner Woody Johnson prefers Greg McElroy to be the starting quarterback.

Relieving Mark Sanchez with roughly three minutes left in the third quarter of Week 13, Greg McElroy came on to complete 5-of-7 passes for 29 yards and a touchdown as the Jets downed the Cardinals, 7-6. McElroy rolled right off boot-action to find TE Jeff Cumberland wide open in the end zone on what ultimately proved the game-winning score. McElroy isn't much of an athlete and lacks arm strength to throw the ball downfield, but it's fair to wonder if he'd be a better option than Sanchez to manage games going forward. We'd still bet on Rex Ryan going back to Sanchez for Week 14 at Jacksonville.

ESPN New York's Rich Cimini called the idea that Greg McElroy would start if Mark Sanchez were to get injured a "non-story". "Case closed," added the reputable Cimini, who pointed out that coach Rex Ryan made it clear that there's "no way" McElroy would get the nod over Tim Tebow. McElroy had a strong preseason, but the 2011 seventh-round pick has yet to take an NFL snap. He'll spend the season as a developmental third quarterback.

Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum confirmed that QB Greg McElroy will be back with the team this season. McElroy's roster spot is safe after "angering" coach Rex Ryan with public comments about a "corrupt mindset" with "extremely selfish individuals" in the locker room. "He'll learn his lesson," said Tannenbaum. "I'm glad he's on the team. We'll move forward with him."

Coach Rex Ryan made it clear that backup QB Greg McElroy's comments about a "corrupt mindset" with "extremely selfish individuals" in the locker room didn't sit well with the team's brass. "I was angry about it," Ryan said. "I never agreed with all the statements he made. ... Our football team is a little closer than people give us credit for." Asked if the Jets were focused on upgrading to a quarterback who will push Mark Sanchez, Ryan quipped, "Well, with McElroy's comments, absolutely."

ESPN New York expects the Jets to keep QB Greg McElroy "in the mix" in 2012. McElroy spent all of 2011 on injured reserve and created a stir earlier this month when he called the Jets' locker room "not a fun place to be," but will apparently get another shot at locking down New York's third-string job. The Jets are still expected to sign a veteran free agent to back-up Mark Sanchez. That is, if they don't acquire Peyton Manning.

Third-string QB Greg McElroy spoke out the Jets' 2011 locker room Wednesday, calling it "not a fun place to be." "(There) were people within our locker room that didn't care whether we won or lost, as long as they got their...they really had good games individually," McElroy said. "That's the disappointing thing, and it's going to take a lot to kind of come together." McElroy's analysis is likely spot on, but it's fair to wonder if it will land him in coach Rex Ryan's doghouse. By nearly all accounts, Ryan enabled the more fractious members of his locker room this season. A seventh-round pick last spring, McElroy has three years left on his rookie deal after spending 2011 on injured reserve.

Jets rookie QB Greg McElroy expects to be fully recovered from his fractured thumb by February 1. After a surprisingly effective preseason, McElroy spent his rookie year on I.R. with the thumb fracture, which required surgery. He restarted throwing in November, but suffered a setback. In four 2011 exhibition games, McElroy went a combined 36-of-59 for 335 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. He will likely be the Jets' third-string quarterback in 2012.