INDIANAPOLIS — Unlike some of Mark Sanchez’s unnamed teammates, Phil Simms still thinks the Jets quarterback can improve.

The former Giants quarterback said there is a need for improvement, but Sanchez has the talent to make it happen.

“He has to change, yes,” Simms said at the FedEx Air & Ground awards that went to the Saints QB Drew Brees and Eagles RB LeSean McCoy.

“But if you’re good you will change, physically and everything else. He’s a smart guy, he’ll adapt. He’ll learn to throw it away “

Sanchez has come under fire from teammates since the Jets season ended a disappointing, playoff-free 8-8, his relationship with top receiver Santonio Holmes has been called into a question.

“And all those things that none of us give him credit for that will help them win,” Simms said. “It’s the little things that can lead to greatness.”