Jets Rise in Draft, Grab QB Sanchez

By the Associated Press

Posted Apr 25, 2009 6:40 PM CDT

(AP) – The New York Jets have their franchise quarterback. The Jets selected former Southern California star Mark Sanchez with the fifth pick of the NFL draft today after trading with the Cleveland Browns to leap from the 17th overall spot. Sanchez, with his powerful and accurate... Read full story »

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