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The New York Jets have declared Mark Sanchez their starting quarterback going forward - but they'd like a better No. 2 option behind him.The Jets are moving on from Mark Brunell, whose contract expires at the end of the season. The 41-year-old likely won't be brought back.Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said Sanchez will go into the season as the team's No. 1 option, but will likely face a challenge from whoever is brought in over the offseason."(Sanchez) will be our starter," Tannenbaum told reporters. "With that said, I think we will look at that position as a whole. ... We're bringing in some competition for a change."Sanchez had an uneven year, throwing for 3,474 yards with 26 touchdown passes and 18 interceptions. The Jets missed the postseason with an 8-8 record.
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