5
memorable moments from Mark Sanchez's NFL career
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Back-to-back AFC title games
It began like a fairy tale. After going fifth overall in the 2009 draft, Sanchez led the Jets to the AFC Championship Game in his rookie season. He did it again in his second year, beating the Patriots in the divisional round in the process.
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We won't forget this one. Congrats on retirement, @Mark_Sanchez! #TouchdownTuesday
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The Butt Fumble 🤦🍑
His greatest moment came against the Patriots, but so did his worst. The most memorable highlight of Sanchez's career features him running into his lineman's rear, causing a fumble that was returned for a touchdown.
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Farewell @Mark_Sanchez 👋 🎥: @SNFonNBC
At least he's a good sport about it 🤷♂️
#Redskins Mark Sanchez crushed it when asked about the famous “Butt Fumble”
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Sideline Hot Dog 🌭
From there, Sanchez's career descended into farce. Who could forget the time he snuck in a snack in the middle of a game?
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#ThrowbackThursday zu dem Tag, als @Mark_Sanchez an der Seitenlinie seiner @nyjets einen Hot Dog verdrückte! 😂😂😂 #JetUp
4
Rex Ryan's tattoo
Sanchez and head coach Rex Ryan will forever be linked; not only for what they accomplished together on the field, but for what Ryan had etched on his arm: A tattoo of his wife wearing only a Sanchez jersey.
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Butt Fumble to Butt Fumble Recovery 😆
Finally, it all came full (round, plump) circle when, in the final year of his career, Sanchez recovered a fumble courtesy of his posterior.
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🔥🏈😂 Mark Sanchez was not going to retire without redeeming himself for the butt fumble 😂 (via @thecheckdown)