Rex Ryan tries to ignite Mark Sanchez

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    Here they go again.

    In an attempt to rouse quarterback Mark Sanchez from his two-game funk, New York Jets coach Rex Ryan has resorted to a motivational ploy that worked last season. Ryan sat Sanchez for a few plays in practice Monday and Tuesday, hoping to unlock the third-year quarterback's "fighting spirit."

    This marked the first time this season that backup Mark Brunell received first-team reps in practice. Sanchez will start Sunday in a virtual must-win against the Buffalo Bills and, even though he's in no danger of losing his job, this mini-shakeup was Ryan's way of sending a message -- and showing some tough love.

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