Mark Sanchez Released by Jets: Latest Details, Analysis and Reaction

March 21, 2014   ·   Mike Chiari   ·   Jump to comments

The writing was on the wall regarding quarterback Mark Sanchez's murky future with the New York Jets entering the 2013 NFL season, but the team has finally made the split official by releasing the once-heralded signal-caller, according to the team's Twitter account:

New York Daily News reporter Manish Mehta added more from Rex Ryan:
A few minutes after releasing Sanchez, the Jets announced the signing of Michael Vick:
Sanchez's tenure in the Big Apple started off great as he led the Jets to the AFC Championship Game in each of his first two seasons, but he has been unable to recapture that magic in recent years, which ultimately led to his termination.
The Jets made Sanchez the No. 5 overall pick out of USC in the 2009 NFL draft due to his immense potential, but it never fully translated to the NFL level because of Sanchez's penchant for making mistakes.
He regressed to rock bottom during the 2012 season by throwing for 13 touchdowns and 18 interceptions wh...

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