Sanchez: Broncos’ QB pick a vote of confidence

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Mark Sanchez didn’t see the Denver Broncos’ selection of Paxton Lynch as a threat, he saw it as affirmation that he is on track to be the starting quarterback for the defending Super Bowl champions.

“Absolutely, that’s the message I’ve received,” Sanchez said Monday following the team’s workout. “I’m thrilled with this opportunity.”

Sanchez was also one of the first Broncos players to reach out to Lynch, the former University of Memphis quarterback the Broncos selected 26th overall this past weekend, to congratulate him on being selected by the Broncos.

Paxton Lynch’s presence in the Broncos’ quarterback room won’t be a threat to Mark Sanchez, the veteran quarterback said Monday, adding he’s willing to mentor the rookie. AP Photo/David Zalubowski

And Sanchez, who answered a question about the possibility of the team bringing in another established veteran or a high draft pick at the position with “bring it on,” said he has been prepared all along for what has now happened.

Even as the Broncos talked to the San Francisco 49ers earlier in the offseason about acquiring Colin Kaepernick in a trade or having Brian Hoyer in for …

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