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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Mark Sanchez understands the New York Jets starting quarterback job is still up for grabs. That doesnt mean he expects the final result to be anything different from what it has been the last four seasons: with him under centre leading the team every Sunday. "Naturally, as you progress in your career, you try and tighten up and hone in," Sanchez said Thursday after voluntary workouts. "But, like Ive said, this is something I dreamed about my whole life and now Im not planning on letting go." Sanchez is approaching this off-season as though he is the starting quarterback, despite his hold on the job being extremely tenuous. There is one less competitor in the mix, however, with David Garrard planning to retire because his balky left knee has continued to give him trouble. So with Garrard stepping away and New York cutting Tim Tebow two weeks ago, Sanchez, Geno Smith, Greg McElroy and Matt Simms are left on the roster. "Nothings changed," Sanchez said of his approach without Garrard on the team. "My mindset is the same: just stay focused, master this offence, improve on my fundamentals, be as accurate as possible, take care of the football and lead this team." It had been speculated by some that the competition to start would be between Garrard, Sanchez and Smith, despite GM John Idzik, coach Rex Ryan and offensive co-ordinator Marty Mornhinweg insisting it would be "open" to everyone. Now, Sanchez appears to have a clear advantage, although the organization is excited about the potential of Smith, the former record-breaking West Virginia quarterback who slid in the draft from a potential top-10 pick all the way to the second round. "He looks good," Sanchez said of Smith. "Hes sharp. He works hard, doesnt say too much. Just plays his butt off and competes. Thats great." Sanchez said Garrards retirement was "a little bit abrupt," but praised the 35-year-old veteran for "a career to celebrate." Now, Sanchez is the veteran of the bunch in the quarterback room. That could still change, of course, if the team pursues another experienced player to push Sanchez and mentor Smith, but there arent many options. The list includes the likes of Vince Young, JaMarcus Russell, Matt Leinart, Trent Edwards, Byron Leftwich, Charlie Batch -- oh, and, Tebow. Sanchez, however, insists that McElroy and Simms should very much be in the quarterback conversation. "Dont count those other two out," he said. "Trust me, its a fierce deal. Were all excited." Sanchez is particularly thrilled to put a miserable season behind him in which he turned the ball over 26 times, including when he ran into the backside of guard Brandon Moore -- the blooper-reel favourite "Butt-Fumble" -- last November against New England. He was benched for the first time in his career late last season, and appeared to lose confidence. And, the hits keep coming for Sanchez. Carolina wide receiver Steve Smith said during a radio interview Wednesday that, "I wouldnt let Mark Sanchez throw me a paper bag sandwich." Sanchez took the high road, refusing to fire back and instead wishing Smith and the Panthers well. And, frankly, hes got bigger things to worry about these days. Mornhinweg said during a conference call with season ticket holders Wednesday that the Jets would have a "bona fide quarterback competition. Period." He added that he has thought a lot about how the snaps would be distributed in practices, but theres now one less quarterback to consider with Garrard no longer in the mix. Mornhinweg also indicated hed like someone to rise to the top of the competition "quicker rather than later." "I have no idea," Sanchez said when asked if he could be that guy. "Im focused on playing the very best I can. As soon as they tell me, Youre the guy; youre not the guy, then well know. Theyve given me no indication on when that should be." Sanchez has been working with Mornhinweg and new quarterbacks coach David Lee on cutting down his turnovers, making him throw the ball away in practice rather than forcing a play and making a mistake. "Marty touched on it," Sanchez said. "He said its a mentality. Theres a point where you bite your nails growing up or something and then you just stop. Whatever it takes, you just stop. Its a habit. It becomes a way of thinking and a way of making decisions on the field." Sanchez is also looking forward to playing in Mornhinwegs West Coast-style offence, something he was somewhat familiar with from his days at Southern California. "Im from the West Coast," he said with a big grin. He also spent time with Jeff Garcia, who played for Mornhinweg in Philadelphia, during the off-season and thinks this is a system in which he can be consistently successful. "I love to feel that way, and thats the way I do (feel)," Sanchez said. "I feel good about everything going in, about the progression of things." ------ NOTES: RB Chris Ivory, acquired during the draft from New Orleans, said he hasnt been told by the Jets hell be the No. 1 back but is preparing as if he will. Hell have a better opportunity to play than in New Orleans, where he was behind Darren Sproles, Pierre Thomas and Mark Ingram. "It was just a tough situation over there," he said. "We all had our roles. Its just tough to fit four backs in a system." ... LB Quinton Coples was called out by Ryan last weekend for having a subpar day in the weight room, and the coach wanted to make sure last years first-round pick knew he was disappointed. "I agree with him," Coples said, adding that he "gave better effort" the next day, and "made sure that wont happen again." 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For the people of Chicago, Game 7 of the 2016 World Series was the kind of event that brought their city together the way that only a sports team can.It was a night that was glorious, exciting and filled with drama -- a night that will not be soon forgotten.It was the kind of night that brings fans back home, the kind of night that can only happen once.The Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians and broke a 108-year-old title drought -- the longest in American sports history -- and fans were on the street, pressed flesh to flesh, collectively displaying the heart and soul of Cubs Nation.All along Clark Street and at bars such as Sluggers and John Barleycorn, fans waited a long time, often in the rain, and paid significant cover charges to watch the game from screens within. Others tried to catch a glimpse from the street through windows and doors.These Cubs fans didnt get to watch the game in person, but their emotions were revealed in the gleaming eyes and shouts of each and every person standing around them. The highs and the lows of the evening were felt through the expressions of joy and anguish as the locals supported their Cubbies as close to their home at Wrigley Field as they could.After 108 years of heartache, the skid finally came to an end in 10 innings in Cleveland. Chicago Cubs fans had to wait a long time for their teams latest World Series championship -- and they also had to wait a long time outside the various bars and clubs that line Clark Start in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago to catch the action. Cubs fans were at overflow capacity at The Bar Celona, as some watched the game from the sidewalk. This man watched all of Game 7 through this small glass window in the doorway to John Barleycorn Memorial Pub. This was the somewhat obstructed view from the front door window at John Barleycorn Memorial Pub. A woman stood with her friends outside Roadhouse 66, a few blocks south of Wrigley Field. Clark Street establishments catered to the Lovable Losers, as Cubs fans had been known foor some time.ddddddddddddThey are losers no more. Chicago Police held back the crowd until the middle of Game 7, but eventually, the numbers grew so large that officers allowed the thousands of faithful fans to stream north onto Clark Street. As the Cubs saw their lead disappear after an Indians home run tied the game at six runs apiece in the bottom of the eighth inning, these concerned fans at John Barleycorn Memorial Pub thought it was happening again. Cubs fans sneak a kiss at the John Barleycorn Memorial Pub. As the Cubs significant lead diminished, you could read what was happening on fans faces in a packed bar. Game 7 was an emotional rollercoaster for these Cubs fans who were watching the game at John Barleycorn Memorial Pub. While some Chicagoans expected the fans to riot if the Cubs won the World Series, that was not the case. Pictured here is a rare incident of violence during Game 7: After requesting and being refused entry to a bar to use the restroom, a man became irate and bouncers took action. Cubs fans celebrate their World Series championship on Clark Street in Wrigleyville. After 108 years of waiting, the Cubbies title was sweet for Cubs fans reveling on Clark Street in Wrigleyville. The Cubs victory was marked in many unique and compelling ways. This man took off his shirt -- and someone reached out and got a bit friendly. At least four men climbed this tree to get a better view of the festivities and to celebrate the end of the longest championship drought in U.S. sports history. Finally, the Chicago Cubs are champions. After 108 long years, fans had reason to celebrate, and they did in all different ways. Chris Francois of Chicago said this was the greatest day of his life. He has been attending Cubs games at Wrigley Field since he was 4 years old. He broke down in the middle of Clark Street after the Cubs beat the Indians to claim the World Series title. ' ' '