e to not attend Sanchezs camp but said the quarterbacks are "cool" -- told the Charleston Gazette over the weekend that feels "like I have a great shot" at winning the job.

NEW YORK -- The New York Jets signed quarterback Geno Smith, their second-round draft pick, on Monday to a four-year contract that is worth about $5 million. Smith, drafted 39th overall after an unexpected slide out of the first round in April, is competing with incumbent Mark Sanchez for the starting quarterback job. The signing was announced by the team, which still has its two first-round picks -- cornerback Dee Milliner and defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson -- unsigned. The Jets veteran players report for training camp in Cortland, N.Y., on Thursday, but rookies were reporting Monday at the teams facility in Florham Park, N.J. Smith and Sanchez are competing in what has been called by team officials an "open competition," and neither noticeably outperformed the other in minicamp last month. But both appear to be confident about their chances. Sanchez, at his recent annual "Jets West" camp in Southern California, said he "absolutely" expects to remain the Jets starting quarterback. Meanwhile, Smith -- who raised some eyebrows when he chose to not attend Sanchezs camp but said the quarterbacks are "cool" -- told the Charleston Gazette over the weekend that feels "like I have a great shot" at winning the job. The competition could go deep into camp as both quarterbacks try to show they have picked up and mastered offensive co-ordinator Marty Mornhinwegs West Coast-style system. It has been a somewhat tumultuous off-season for Smith, who set a slew of records at West Virginia and established himself as one of college footballs most exciting players. He was projected as a possible top-10 pick in the draft, but questions by some about his overall abilities and commitment caused him to slide in the draft. Smith was at the draft site at Radio City Music Hall, but went unselected on the first day and appeared frustrated and embarrassed at being passed over. The Jets, wanting competition for Sanchez, jumped at the chance to bring in Smith on the drafts second day. Smith fired his original agents shortly after the draft, and signed with hip-hop artist Jay-Zs new Roc Nation Sports to represent him. The decision prompted the NFL Players Association to look into Jay-Zs role in getting Smith to sign with his agency, and if the leagues "runner rule" was violated. Agents not certified by the NFLPA cant recruit players to sign with certified agents; Smiths representative Kimberly Miale is certified. Smith later caused some confusion when he responded with a "no comment" when asked if he would attend Sanchezs camp. He later explained he hadnt heard of "Jets West" and didnt understand what he was being asked about. Sanchez said everyone is always invited, but Smith chose to work out on his own in Florida. While it appeared to be a possible snub to Sanchez, both insisted said there are "no hard feelings" between the two. Smith threw for 11,662 yards -- including back-to-back 4,000-yard seasons -- with 98 touchdowns and only 21 interceptions in four years at West Virginia. New Balance Soldes .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. New Balance Pas Cher Chine . The FA rejected Wilsheres appeal that the length of his punishment was "clearly excessive" and said Thursday his suspension begins with immediate effect. He will miss league matches against Chelsea on Monday and West Ham on Dec. http://www.pascherfrancenewbalance.fr/ . On Mar. 16, coming off a "fight of the year" performance at UFC 154 the previous November, St-Pierre faced Nick Diaz at UFC 158 in what would be his eighth defence of the welterweight title. 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LAS VEGAS -- Jalen Poyser hit four 3-pointers and scored 20 points and UNLV turned on the jets down the stretch to beat UC Riverside 74-62 on Wednesday night.Poyser shot 7 of 11 from the field and also added seven rebounds and three steals. Christian Jones finished with 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting for the Rebels (1-1).UNLV was in control much of the first half and held a comfortable 37-26 lead at the break. UC Riverside battled back for a 50-49 lead on a Dikymbe Martin 3-pointer with 7:558 to play.ddddddddddddNLV responded with a 3-point play on the ensuing possession and Jovan Mooring added four straight free throws for a 56-50 Rebels lead. Back-to-back 3-pointers by Mooring and Poyser made it 64-54 with 3:10 left and the Highlanders never seriously threatened again.Alex Larsson scored 14 points and grabbed nine boards for UC Riverside (1-2). ' ' '