The Facts:
For the first time since his job security became an issue three weeks ago, Pennington didn't receive a public vote of confidence last night from seething HC Eric Mangini, who put the entire team on notice after a ghastly 38-31 loss to the Bengals. Instead of declaring, "Chad is the starting quarterback," as he has done so many times, Mangini resorted to the time-tested, kiss-of-death: "I'll have to watch the tape."
Reported by the New York Daily News
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As Daily News staffer Rich Cimini suggeested, when the coach waffles, it usually means the incumbent is toast. Cimini went on to suggest there's a good chance Kellen Clemens will be under center when the reeling Jets face the Bills Sunday at the Meadowlands. ... "We'll see on Wednesday," said Pennington.
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