Mark Sanchez: Practicing against NY Jets’ defense was ‘horrible’

Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, Getty ImagesFormer New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is no stranger to expectations. His were sky-high from the moment the Jets traded up to No. 5 overall to draft him in 2009. That’s why he understands the stakes for No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams.

On The Colin Cowherd Show, Sanchez talked about his own experience as a top draft pick while going up against the Jets’ defense in practice.

“Practice was horrible. Going, like, 1-for-6 in team passes, I was like, ‘Yes, we completed one!’ It was so difficult,” he said. “I’d never seen blitzes like this. I’d never seen simulated pressure where everybody looks like they’re coming from one side, half of them drop…