Rookie QB Sanchez impressive in Jets practice

Mark Sanchez reared back and lofted a pretty pass downfield that landed in Jerricho Cotchery's hands for a touchdown.

It was the first play of team drills and the beginning of a brilliant practice Saturday for the New York Jets rookie quarterback.

"I put it in a place where only J-Co can get it," Sanchez said, "and he made a great adjustment for the ball."

Working exclusively with the first-team offense for the first time this summer, Sanchez completed 10 of 19 passes for 2 touchdowns and an interception in the morning session. He also further solidified his edge over Kellen Clemens in the team's quarterback competition.

"Every day needs to be a step forward when you get a chance to go with that first-team group," said Sanchez, trying to win the spot vacated when Brett Favre retired. "I thought it really showed that I was ready for that, and I took advantage of that time."

Meanwhile, Clemens struggled running the second-team offense, going 4 of 12 with no scores, an interception - and two other passes that could've been picked off.

Sanchez has looked extremely confident running the offense, and showed the poise of a veteran, particularly in two-minute drills near the end of practice.

"The rook doesn't make the same mistake twice," linebacker Bart Scott said. "He throws a solid ball and he gets the ball out of his hands quick."

WR White gets extension: After holding out for the first week of training camp, receiver Roddy White has agreed to a contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons.

White set a franchise record with 1,382 receiving yards last season, ranking fourth in the NFL, and earned his first Pro Bowl appearance.

Getting White in camp was a top priority for the Matt Ryan-led offense, especially after third receiver Harry Douglas was lost for the season after tearing up his knee during a routine drill.

Big Ben update: The woman suing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for alleged sexual assault has been accused of bragging about having consensual sex with him to a co-worker.

According to court documents filed late Friday, Angela Antonetti said the woman who made the rape claim "did not appear to be upset, stressed-out or nervous" about her time with the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback during a 2008 celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe.

Antonetti said her Harrah's hotel-casino co-worker "appeared happy and boastful," and later said she thought she might be pregnant from the encounter. Antonetti made the remarks in a sworn statement attached to a motion to move the case from Reno to Minden, Nev.

"Rather than indicating that she was afraid or apprehensive about this, (the woman) expressed to me that she was hoping for a 'little Roethlisberger,' " said Antonetti, who worked with her at Harrah's between 2006-09.

Vick meets with low-income youths: Michael Vick returned to the area that once celebrated his brilliant play on the football field, this time for the first of what he hopes will be dozens of appearances around the country to urge low-income youths to avoid the tragic trail left by dogfighting.

Few got to hear Saturday's message, however.

Vick's visit to a suburban Atlanta community center was largely off limits to the very neighborhood it was supposed to be helping. In an agreement between Vick's handlers and the Humane Society of the United States, only 55 people and one media crew were allowed inside. An Associated Press reporter, videographer and photographer were among the media banished from the property by police.

Most people who live in the largely black neighborhood southeast of Atlanta were unaware of Vick's appearance. Several showed up after the former Falcons quarterback had already left in a black limousine.

Extra points: Running back Willie Parker sat out the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice Saturday with back spasms, although the team doesn't believe the problem is serious. ... A person with knowledge of the contract says that the Seattle Seahawks have signed first-round draft choice, outside linebacker, Aaron Curry to a six-year contract that guarantees him $34 million. ... Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson hyperextended his right knee in practice. He was able to put weight on his leg after practice, but the knee was heavily wrapped. Also, Eagles rookie tight end Cornelius Ingram has a torn ligament in his left knee and is likely out for the season. ... New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese says the number of details in Eli Manning's new contract has prevented the quarterback from signing his $97 million, six-year extension. Reese hopes the deal will get done soon, and is not worried that the agreement will fall apart. ... Never afraid to speak his mind or offer an opinion, veteran defensive lineman Shaun Smith was released by Cleveland. Coach Eric Mangini offered few details about his decision to cut Smith, who started 19 games in two seasons with Cleveland and last year was involved in a weight-room fight with quarterback Brady Quinn.