FLORHAM PARK, N.J. —
Mark Sanchez wanted no contract squabbles or training camp headaches. The
New York Jets‘ rookie quarterback got his big deal — and a huge sense of relief — before minicamp was even completed, signing
a five-year deal Wednesday that could be worth up to $60 million, including $28 million guaranteed.
“It sends the right message,” Sanchez said. “It’s not in my makeup to hold out like that. That would’ve just been terrible for me. This just eliminates that whole factor. I’ll be there Day 1, ready to go and compete.
It’s going to be a good time and a competitive time.” Agent
David Dunn said the deal is worth “around the $50 million mark,” but could reach as high as $60 million with incentives. That would make it the richest rookie deal ever given out by the Jets.
“This is just the beginning,” Sanchez said. “I’ll be working every day to justify this contract.”
Dirty Sanchez is the new poster boy for the Jets..If he has one bad game, the New York media will be all over him. Good luck Mark, its a no win situation in NY. -TO