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It’s Official ~ Clemens to Pilot the Jets
By Jon Buzby on October 29th, 2007 8:02 PM |
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Eric Mangini announced today, what everyone anticipated, that Kellen Clemens is the new starting QB for the New York Jets.
Chad Pennington had this reaction, via the AP on ESPN.com:
“Coach made it clear that I’m not the villain here,” Pennington said Monday. “And I’m not the only one to blame for the lack of our success or our problems, but he did feel like Kellen deserved a chance.”
Mangini added:
“I made this decision not based on singling out Chad for where we are, but based on the fact that I think Kellen has earned this opportunity,” Mangini said. “I want to give him this opportunity. It’s in no way an indication that Chad is solely responsible. We all are.”
Clemens is excited for the opportunity:
“It’s exciting to have the opportunity and I’m looking forward to the chance to play,” Clemens said. “At the same time, there’s a losing streak right now that this entire team needs to work hard to turn around.”
Jon Buzby is a nationally-syndicated columnist who can be reached through his website at www.jonbuzby.com.
