NFL team, NFLNFL team Jets Mark Sanchez reared back and lofted a pass downfield that landed in Jerricho Cotchery’s hands for a touchdown. It was the first play of NFL team drills Saturday in Cortland, N.Y., and the beginning of a brilliant practice for Sanchez, the Jets’ rookie quarterback.

“I put it in a place where only J-Co can get it, and he made a great adjustment for the ball,” Sanchez said.

Sanchez was working with the first-team offense for the first time this summer, Sanchez completed 10 of 19 passes with two touchdowns and an interception. He also further solidified his edge over Kellen Clemens in the NFL team’s quarterback competition.

“Every day needs to be a step forward when you get a chance to go with that first-team group,” Sanchez said. “I thought it really showed that I was ready for that, and I took advantage of that time.”

Clemens struggled running the second-team offense, going 4 of 12 with no scores, an interception and two other passes that could have been intercepted.