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Tebow dealt to Jets

NEW YORK — Tebowmania’s headed to New York, and the drama has already started for Jets fans.

It began the moment the Jets pulled off the deal for the Broncos quarterback. Or thought they did.

Eight hours and one huge snag later, the trade was on again. But not before the Jets added to the franchise’s already lengthy list of embarrassing moments.

Sure, Tebowmania is coming to New York. But it didn’t come without some controversy — something this Jets season could be filled with onc Mark Sanchez struggles and restless fans call for Tebow.

“Mark Sanchez is, has been and will be our starting quarterback,” general manager Mike Tannenbaum said Wednesday.

Rex Ryan’s Jets now have two of those guys, including one in Tebow who might automatically be the biggest star in New York right now. Not Sanchez. Not Derek Jeter. Not even Jeremy Lin.

“Timsanity” now will take over New York after the Jets acquired the polarizing quarterback and a seventh-round draft pick from the Denver Broncos for fourth- and sixth-round picks.

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath, who led the Jets to their only Super Bowl title in 1969, was among many who were unhappy about the deal.

“I’m just sorry that I can’t agree with this situation. I think it’s just a publicity stunt. I can’t go with it. I think it’s wrong,” Namath said.

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