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Gunzlingr
10-16-2007, 10:09 AM
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- The New York Jets (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=nyj) are frustrated and searching for answers.
Still, a day after falling to 1-5 for the first time since 1999, they insist they're not giving up on the season -- or their starting quarterback.
"The only change we need is a win," wide receiver Laveranues Coles (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5107) said Monday. "You get a win and everything else goes away. If we win, we wouldn't be talking about change, so right now the main thing is trying to find a way to get a win."
Many fans and members of the media believe the best way for the Jets to pick up that next victory is with Kellen Clemens (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=7798) as the quarterback. Some have suggested New York is considering that change by entertaining offers for Pennington before the trade deadline Tuesday.
"That's ludicrous," coach Eric Mangini said bluntly.
Pennington's mistakes have cost the Jets. He has thrown six interceptions in the last three games, including two that sealed losses. In the Jets' 16-9 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday, Pennington was just 11-of-21 for 128 yards and couldn't get them into the end zone.
Last week, Pennington said he couldn't try to be a superhero.
Right now, the Jets just need him to be efficient.

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