Mayor Bloomberg is playing defense for Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez.
The mayor today rejected a plea from a caller to his radio show to help the Jets recruit free agent quarterback Peyton Manning to Gang Green.
“We have a Manning playing for the Giants,” the mayor said, referring to Peyton’s brother, Eli.
“I think it’d be a great story for the press — Manning vs. Manning, both playing in New York. But keep in mind the Jets have a young quarterback in Mark Sanchez and he nearly led his team to the Super Bowl twice. So let’s not dismiss. He’s sitting there.”
Peyton Manning became available when the Indianapolis Colts decided not to pick up his $28 million option bonus.
Bloomberg recalled meeting both Manning brothers many years ago when they were playing golf with their father on the same course as the mayor.
“I was very impressed that I shook their hands,” Bloomberg said.
