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Mark Sanchez, proud of his Mexican heritage, pushes to learn the language

New Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez" target="_blank">Mark Sanchez has plenty to learn while trying to earn a starting spot with the Super Bowl champions. He's got to understand Denver's play calls, know his top receivers and grasp the team's offensive scheme.

Still, he's making time for another priority, forging a stronger connection to his heritage from Mexico. In a recent interview with Bleacher Report, Sanchez revealed that improving his Spanish was important to him, partly because he'd been embarrassed by his poor language skills in the past.

"I really felt embarrassed because I can’t communicate with these people who support me," Sanchez explained.