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Article: Jets GM expects QB back; Pennington, Clemens to compete for starting job.(Sports)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- January 8, 2008
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Byline: Combined wire services
HEMPSTEAD - New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum thinks Chad Pennington will remain with the team next season and compete for the starting quarterback job.
Pennington, benched in favor of Kellen Clemens midway through the season, has expressed his desire to be a starter - whether it's in New York or elsewhere.
"He's under contract," Tannenbaum said. "I expect him to be back. I expect him to compete with Kellen, and certainly, if opportunities come along, we'll look at them and try to get Chad's reaction."
The eight-year NFL veteran has three years, plus a team option year, remaining on his ...