OT - Jets sign Vick, release Sanchez

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Vick was a free agent without a home until the New York Jets gave the quarterback a chance, signing him to a one-year deal worth $5 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Vick officially signed with the Jets on Friday.

(On his way out of Philadelphia, Vick offered a farewell letter to Eagles fans via philly.com.) As a result of Vick’s signing, the Jets released former first-round draft pick Mark Sanchez after five seasons with the team.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/new-york-jets-sign-qu…

Shakey Jake

March 22nd, 2014 at 1:28 PM ^

USC "at least" was putting out first round QBs that had led their teams to significant winning seasons for the most part. 

 

Michigan, not so much as of late. 

 

My point is USC has done a better job of grooming QBs than Michigan has and we know why that is.

The new staff will "hopefully" reverse that negative trend.

bronxblue

March 22nd, 2014 at 12:02 PM ^

Fitting end to an overrated stay with the Jets.  For a guy who could never put it together, Sanchez sure got a lot of credit for a defense getting them to two conference finals.

LSAClassOf2000

March 22nd, 2014 at 12:15 PM ^

Vick's farewell letter was pretty nice, I thought - (LINK).

I rather liked how he summed it up in particular:

The Eagles are an outstanding organization with a bright future, and I'm thankful for all the friendship, love, and support they gave me and my family. I look forward to seeing great things from them both on the field and in the community.

Take the letter for what you will, but he was nothing but complimentary of the fans and organization and talked much about the service to the community that he did as well as others in the Eagles' organization. 

atom evolootion

March 22nd, 2014 at 5:25 PM ^

You're entitled to your opinion. You're not required to forgive the guy. I'm sure he doesn't even know that he needs to be forgiven by you. And why would you forgive him? It's not like he killed your dog. So the forgiveness can only come from his victims. His victims are dogs. I've yet to see a dog accept an apology. But it's cool, the opinion you have. Just remember the way you feel about forgiveness when it's your turn. Whether it's your girlfriend or your god, if you have either, it's coming. Best wishes... I'm gone. The game is on!

goblue20111

March 22nd, 2014 at 4:46 PM ^

Good luck with that and the fetishization of dogs in this country. I'm not trying to excuse Vick put people in this country put dogs on the highest of pedestals. I used to think I disliked dogs but I've come to realize I really dislike dog owners.

Today for example I'm standing at a long counter at a Bell Tire dropping my car off. The guy at the station next to me has his dog with him and the dog immediately starts licking my pants and shoes and sniffing me. I shake my leg in an effort to get the dog away from me and I get a dirty look from this douchetruck and the "he was just being friendly response". Guess what? I don't care I don't want your dog or any dog licking me. Keep him to yourself and stop assuming everyone wants to interact with it.

/rant dog owners are the worst

sadeto

March 22nd, 2014 at 3:58 PM ^

And the Rex Ryan clown show/drama pageant/media circus is guaranteed to continue. They'll continue to fill the seats, Ryan's defense will keep them in many games, they'll beat the Pats once in a while just because the Pats have a bad habit of tripping over the Jets once in a while, but in the end it will just be the Rex Ryan clown show. It is entertainment, I'll give it that, especially the foot fetish thing.