Mangini won't make change; Jets coach says he will stay with Pennington.(Sports)

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NEW YORK - Eric Mangini's first big quarterback decision wasn't really a decision at all. In training camp, Chad Pennington won the starting job, no contest. Mangini hopes he doesn't have to revisit that choice, but it could be going in that direction.

Pennington is mired in the worst six-game stretch of his career, leading to questions about his job security. Monday, Mangini backed the popular veteran, praising his intangibles, but the coach opened the door slightly when asked if he's considering a change.

"Chad is the quarterback right now," said Mangini, using the popular "right-now" qualifier that coaches lean on when trying to avoid a long-term commitment.

Pennington will start Sunday against the defensively challenged …