The Facts: From the haze of an eternal quarterback drama in Florham Park, Sanchez emerged Thursday to address the New York media. Less than a week after the New York Jets plucked quarterback Geno Smith in the 2013 NFL Draft, Sanchez told NFL Network's Kimberly Jones he's "thrilled" to battle for the starting role under center. "They drafted a quarterback," Sanchez said. "Let's compete."

Diehards Line: Asked if he'd open the season as the team's starting passer, the four-year veteran announced, "Sure, no doubt. Of course. ... You gotta own it, and compete your butt off to keep it." Sanchez has spent the offseason working with former NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia in an effort to hit training camp fully prepped for offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg's West Coast attack. It's a scheme that arguably suits Sanchez's skill set as he enters what Jets general manager John Idzik has labeled as an "open competition" with Smith, David Garrard and Greg McElroy. Sanchez is guaranteed $8.5 million this season. But everything the Jets are doing -- cutting ties with Tim Tebow, drafting new competition -- suggests Idzik is ready to reorganize at quarterback. That's going to be hard to do with Sanchez around. ... Stay tuned.