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CORTLAND, N.Y. -- Mark Sanchez tossed a pass that zipped through the end zone, over a fence and onto the roof of a golf cart parked on the other side. And, it was a good -- and smart -- play. Rather than try to force it to a receiver who wasnt open during red zone drills Monday, the New York Jets quarterback threw the ball away so that no one could reach it. For a guy who has been plagued by 52 turnovers in the last two seasons, this was progress. "I felt good," Sanchez said. Sanchez was mostly mistake-free in perhaps his best practice of training camp, while rookie Geno Smith threw two interceptions in 7-on-7 drills. The competition between the two for the starting quarterback job remains tight, and coach Rex Ryan is not sure who will start the preseason opener at Detroit on Friday night. But Ryan added that both Sanchez and Smith will work with the first-team offence during the game. "Todays practice was sloppy," a disappointed Ryan said before later adding, "one guy Ill say came out to practice was Mark Sanchez. I thought he was sharp." After a lousy performance in the teams scrimmage Saturday, that included him getting booed by fans after an interception, it was a day of redemption for Sanchez. While it was hardly an eye-popping day -- he was unofficially 6 of 9 in team drills -- he appeared in command the entire session and kept the mistakes to a minimum while running the first-team offence. Sanchez had a nice drive in 11-on-11s that was capped by a 6-yard touchdown toss to Bilal Powell on a third-down play. "Calls came in quick, got in and out of the huddle, had great tempo, good pace, good mix of runs and passes, screens, everything," Sanchez said. "It was kind of the way that we want to run things, you know, in a nutshell in one drive, and that looked pretty good." Smith was far from bad, but it was the first time he made the types of mistakes he made Monday, finishing 4 of 6 and getting picked off by Antonio Allen (a tipped pass) and Nick Bellore (a forced throw in the middle of the field). "I mean, youve got to look at it in a positive manner," Smith said. "I dont see it as a setback. I see it as a learning experience. I see it as something that I can improve on." Its that approach that has his coaches and teammates feeling pretty good about the second-round pick from West Virginia. Smiths refusal to get frustrated by bad moments on the practice field has also shown a lot about his confidence in his abilities. In fact, he wouldnt even acknowledge that this was one of his tougher practices in the pros. "I wouldnt say so," he said. "Down in the red zone, I think I need to do a better job of taking care of the ball. I know its 7-on-7 and you kind of want to force the emphasis and try to get the ball to the end zone, but still be mindful that were still working game reps and that drill is made for us to kind of pretend that were in the game." Which means he has to do anything other than turn the ball over in that situation -- a key focus of offensive co-ordinator Marty Mornhinweg this summer. "Thats something that I did today and that can be fixed," Smith said. "And now, Ill improve on that." While Ryan was complimentary of Sanchez, he didnt knock Smith, who still has yet to be intercepted in 11-on-11 team drills this summer -- including the scrimmage. "Its not like hes going to be Nolan Ryan," the coach said, "and pitch a shutout out there." As for the rest of the team, Ryan was not happy with his players effort after a day off from practice Sunday. There were several false start penalties, including two in a row by right tackle Austin Howard and left tackle DBrickashaw Ferguson. The defence also had its share of mistakes. "I thought the focus wasnt there," Ryan said. "I never liked the attention to detail. ... Its unacceptable." ------ NOTES: Ryan had no updates on WR Santonio Holmes, who is out with a foot injury, or RB Mike Goodson, away from the team for personal reasons. Ryan refused to rule out Holmes, currently on the physically unable to perform list, to be ready for the regular-season opener although the wide receiver still isnt close to practicing. ... CB Dee Milliner, the No. 9 overall draft pick, briefly left practice after falling on his left hand. He said he needed his ring and middle fingers taped up, but said he was fine. ... Ryan praised LB Calvin Pace, saying hes "having a monster camp." Pace was released in February in a cost-cutting move, but re-signed to a one-year deal in April. ... Ryan said the Jets might consider playing CB Kyle Wilson at safety at times. Allen and Jaiquawn Jarrett are currently competing to start opposite Dawan Landry. ... FB Tommy Bohanon, the teams seventh-round draft pick, blasted and ran over DB Isaiah Trufant on one play -- Bohanon is 6-foot-1, 247 pounds, while Trufant is generously listed as 5-8, 170. "Hes a load," Ryan said of Bohanon, whom he refers to as "Tommy Bahama." ... RB Chris Ivory (hamstring), RB-KR Joe McKnight (concussionlike symptoms) and TE Kellen Winslow (rest day) didnt practice. Cheap Blazers Jerseys China . -- Jacksonville wide receiver Cecil Shorts will likely be a game-time decision whether hell play Sunday in the Jaguars home game against the San Diego Chargers. Cheap Blazers Jerseys Authentic . Malkin got tangled up with Detroits Luke Glendening early in the third period and his left skate took the brunt of collision with the boards behind Pittsburghs net. http://www.cheapblazersjerseys.com/?tag=cheap-shabazz-napier-jersey . 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Even the misses were small, Nelson said.Nelson (7-13) gave up two runs and seven hits in six innings while striking out four. He hadnt pitched past the fifth in any of his previous six starts.I honestly felt really good, like I could have gone back out there, he said. With the tempo and effort of my delivery, I felt like I didnt really get tired out there.Nelson threw 71 of 95 pitches for strikes.He was pounding the zone very well tonight, Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said.Chris Carter homered for the Brewers and Tyler Thornburg got the last three outs for his fifth save in nine chances.The Rockies got a run in the first when David Dahl scored on a wild pitch by Nelson.The Brewers tied it in the bottom of the inning when Jonathan Villar scored from third on an error by Colorado shortstop Daniel Descalso. Kirk Nieuwenhuis added a two-run single.Carters solo homer to left in the third, his 30th of the season, off Chad Bettis (10-7) extended Milwaukees lead to 4-1.Bettis gave up four runs and four hits. He struck out three and issued a career-high seven walks. He walked multiple batters in the first, second and fifth innings. He threw 111 pitches, second only to his career-high 114 on April 25 against Pittsburgh.DJ LaMahieus run scoring single in the fifth brought the Rockies within two runs.Dahl finished with two singles and two stolen bases for the Rockies.KEY CATCHIt was only the second batter of the game, but Nieuwenhuis diving catch of LaMahieus tailing shot down the right-field line prevented the Rockies from a potentially big inning.They had a big inning working, for sure,, Counsell said.dddddddddddd If that ball gets through, the middle of their lineup is obviously very dangerous. That catch was the play of the game, really.Nieuwenhuis said he felt the ball begin to pop out of his glove as he crashed to the ground. I knew I was going to be able to get there but it ended up being a little further than I thought, he said. I was able to pin it to my chest.CARTER CRUSHESCarter became the first Brewer to reach 30 home runs in a season since 2012 when Ryan Braun hit 41 and Corey Hart had 30. He has hit 21 home runs at Miller Park.I always love coming back here and hitting, Carter said.VILLAR SWIPES 50thJonathan Villar stole bases in the first and second innings, giving him 50 for the season. Hes the first Brewers player to reach that mark since Scott Podsednik stole 70 bases in 2004. Every pitch Im ready, Villar said.TRAINERS ROOMRockies: RHP Scott Oberg was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 20, with axillary artery thrombosis in his right arm. (Oberg) went for some tests yesterday. It showed some clots, manager Walt Weiss said. Scary situation. RHP Carlos Estevez was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque. ... CF Charlie Blackmon was not in the starting lineup for the fourth straight game because of a bruised right toe. He struck out as a pinch hitter in the ninth.Brewers: RHP Junior Guerra, who has been on the disabled list since Aug. 8 with right elbow inflammation, will make a minor league rehab start before rejoining the Brewers.UP NEXTRockies: RHP Jon Gray (8-6, 4.69) will start against the Brewers for the first time. The rookie hasnt pitched more than five innings in any of his last four starts.Brewers: RHP Chase Anderson (7-10, 4.97) is 3-0 with a 2.45 ERA in his last five starts. He is 3-3 with a 5.29 ERA in nine career starts against the Rockies. ' ' '