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Holmes: Sanchez initially rattled by Tebow trade

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08:07 AM ET 09.06 | Mark Sanchez may not have been that comfortable, after all. From all indications, [Sanchez] has embraced Tim Tebow as a teammate. ... But Sanchez initially was floored by the Tebow trade, Santonio Holmes revealed Wednesday. "I think since Day 1, it was a focus that kind of rattled him a little," the veteran wide receiver said. "I use that word only to say that, 'Wow, how did this happen?' Those were words that came out of his mouth." Holmes said Sanchez shared that sentiment in a conversation they had in late March, the day the Jets stunned the league by acquiring Tebow. That Sanchez confided in Holmes is ironic, considering they barely spoke to each other during the final 12 weeks last season -- a strained relationship that has been repaired.

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September 6, 2012  08:45 AM ET

Just Try Harder, Bro.

September 6, 2012  08:50 AM ET

This post is a lesson in multi-tasking.

September 6, 2012  09:03 AM ET

The interns need a proof reader, OR; maybe someone who can read.

September 6, 2012  09:05 AM ET
QUOTE(#3):

The interns need a proof reader, OR; maybe someone who can read.

Their proofreader has been drinking 200 proof since the second quarter last night.

September 6, 2012  09:06 AM ET

You had one job....

September 6, 2012  09:07 AM ET

yes...the clock is ticking because someone is going to say..........................

September 6, 2012  09:08 AM ET

Sanchez would be rattled by a picture of Jeff George. And with good reason.

September 6, 2012  09:12 AM ET

Who wants to talk about these two clowns................It already pains me to congrat Otis on the Boys victory over the Blue baby. Now New York have to be further embarrassed by these clowns crosstown. Sanchise, Tebrow, Rex and the funky bunch.

September 6, 2012  09:14 AM ET

"Wow, how did this happen?"

It does boggle the mind, Mark, until you think of GM Peter Peachfuzz and Captain Toe-love. . The team is like the body of a oversized expired clown sprawled out the door of a tiny wrecked car: arresting, bizarre, but weirdly entertaining and absolutely riveting. Somebody - hear me - is going to make the Jets (without the Sharks) into a Broadway show.

September 6, 2012  09:24 AM ET
QUOTE(#8):

Who wants to talk about these two clowns................It already pains me to congrat Otis on the Boys victory over the Blue baby. Now New York have to be further embarrassed by these clowns crosstown. Sanchise, Tebrow, Rex and the funky bunch.

everyone enjoys a circus. bring T.O. in to be the popcorn vendor.

September 6, 2012  09:27 AM ET
QUOTE(#9):

Somebody - hear me - is going to make the Jets (without the Sharks) into a Broadway show

When you're a Jet you're a Jet all the way,
From your first Wildcat set to your last broken play,
When you're a Jet you've got no number one,
So you'll lose all your bets and we'll all watch the fun,

You're always alone,
Your passing's not connected,
You'd better stay home,
When blitzing is expected,
He's not protected!

You bet your ass with a capital J,
'Till you lie on the grass and they cart you away,
You'll get the can, when you hear it you'll know,
When the folks in the stands are all screaming "Tee-bow!"

September 6, 2012  09:27 AM ET
QUOTE(#9):

"Wow, how did this happen?" It does boggle the mind, Mark, until you think of GM Peter Peachfuzz and Captain Toe-love. . The team is like the body of a oversized expired clown sprawled out the door of a tiny wrecked car: arresting, bizarre, but weirdly entertaining and absolutely riveting. Somebody - hear me - is going to make the Jets (without the Sharks) into a Broadway show.

The Sanchez character's mournful ballad, alone, single spotlight, center stage, will be: "Wow, how did this happen ... to me?"

September 6, 2012  09:27 AM ET
QUOTE(#11):

When you're a Jet you're a Jet all the way,From your first Wildcat set to your last broken play,When you're a Jet you've got no number one,So you'll lose all your bets and we'll all watch the fun,You're always alone,Your passing's not connected,You'd better stay home,When blitzing is expected,He's not protected!You bet your ass with a capital J,'Till you lie on the grass and they cart you away,You'll get the can, when you hear it you'll know,When the folks in the stands are all screaming "Tee-bow!"

This is great. Opening number, I say.

September 6, 2012  09:36 AM ET

how long you think before FN posts the story that matches the headline?

September 6, 2012  10:08 AM ET

Uh...the text matches the by-line and pic....wow. HELLO.....Editors?

September 6, 2012  10:11 AM ET

Well if Sanchez was rattled by Tebow's signing, wait until he learns of this scew-up. Poor kid will probably miss half the season in self-esteem therapy.

September 6, 2012  10:12 AM ET
QUOTE(#6):

yes...the clock is ticking because someone is going to say..........................

The Jets SUCK!!!

September 6, 2012  10:27 AM ET

Sanchez was afraid Tebow was going to steal his rattle?

September 6, 2012  10:44 AM ET

Sanchez is doing well in the dating department though. Geez, he may be headed toward the Jeter hall of fame.

 
September 6, 2012  11:01 AM ET

Santonio ....still trying to be the glue, that holds his team together.

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