Chad Pennington vs Buffalo Bills
Jets quarterback who signed a record contract in 2004 and led the team to the playoffs that season.
Chad Pennington was a quarterback for the New York Jets from 2000 to 2007. He led the Jets to the AFC East division title in 2002 and a wild card berth in 2004.
Lore & Background
Pennington signed a team-record contract for seven years and $64.2 million into the 2004 season, not 2005. He led the Jets to a 5–0 start that year before injuring his rotator cuff in a Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills.
Reader's Guide
Pennington's 2004 season included a 5–0 start, a rotator cuff injury in Week 9 against the Bills, missing three games, and returning to lead the Jets to a 10–6 wild card berth and a playoff win over the Chargers.
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