NEW Yorkers are abuzz over Jets QB Mark Sanchez‘s bathing suit spread in GQ — in no small part due to his modeling partner, Estée Lauder face Hilary Rhoda (above). On WFAN’s “Boomer and Carton” show yesterday, co-host Boomer Esiason expressed concern that Sanchez had already appeared half-naked in a pictorial before calling his first play for the team. But not to worry, Rhoda tells Page Six: “Mark’s a dedicated, focused athlete.” The DC native said, “I look forward to rooting for him and the Jets — except for when the Redskins are in town.”

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