Becton has played 1 game in two seasons. Anybody who is counting on him for anything is likely to be sorely disappointed. If I'm the Jets I draft a LT in the draft and if by some miracle Becton is healthy let him play RT and have Mitchell as depth.
What have you seen over the last two years that makes you believe he is susceptible to injury? Let's say he got hit by a bus two years ago and then struck by lightning last year. Would you say he was injury prone based on that?
Good post and that's probably the way to go, it is just so frustrating to have to do that again. All the efforts Douglas has put into the offensive line and it is still a weakness
Well, Becton might show up for OTA's or TC. The question is, will he survive it and actually contribute this year. I think this is his walk year? He might wanna get busy as its getting really late for him.
He's missed almost all of two seasons now. It just doesn't look like he's fit for the NFL. Too big and bad knees is a bad combination. Even if you have the right attitude like Kris Jenkins did the physics is just likely to ruin you.
Interesting to note it was not two separate injuries, it was the same injury that was never treated properly in the first place and never healed as it should. So the term “ is injury prone” is a bit of a stretch, and his new weight should eliminate once and for all weight as a contributor.,
Really curious what they do at Center. McGovern seems like a decent player, but Connor Hughes did express some skepticism they bring him back. It would be great to add a potential longtime center in the draft like Schmitz or Tippman, but can you bank on one being available in the 2nd? There should be a good backup plan. I like the idea of adding a vet (could even be McGovern if he was amenable) as a bridge and in case the draft doesn't fall well. I still think OT at 13 is the best bet, whether it's Johnson, Skoronski or Jones. I just hope one of them is there. Thinking ahead, let's say Becton actually does come back and play well at LT and Max Mitchell develops as an RT, maybe you can even move pick 13 inside to replace Tomlinson in 2024. Sounds like they are looking at Becton as LT, but obviously need some backup plans. A swing tackle would be huge - I like Cameron Fleming from Denver, who can play either side and sounds like he was decent last year. Has familiarity with Hackett too. IMO Duane Brown is too pricey for his level of play
I don’t have anyone penciled in yet…I would say JD should look in free agency or the draft with that top pick to find an OT …then I’d let Becton compete for either tackle spot (assuming either Mitchell or AVT at RT) I’m sure JD knows his options between free agency or draft much better than I do….my point is, just like I said last year, going into the season counting on Becton as one of our starting tackles is a stupid plan, because he hasn’t been able to play a full season in three years, so expecting him to be able to do so now after multiple knee surgeries is a stupid fucking plan that I hope we do t do
uhm…but he DIDN’T get hit by a bus or by lightening…I don’t understand that comment at all. He got hurt doing what we drafted him to do…play football. and if missing more games than he’s played doesn’t scream injury prone to you then I have no answer for that I guess. Remember … he missed a couple games his rookie year as well…it’s not like he was an iron man in his first year either. I like the player a lot…I think he was pretty freaking dominant when he was out there…the problem is he’s not,out there enough. I’m not saying cut him….but I also don’t want to see us have him set as a starter without legitimate options for when he gets hurt again. I’d like to draft one or more OL, would love to use that 13th pick on the best available OL, I think we need to consider free agency as well…and then have Becton in the competition…if he crushes it in camp and earns a starting spot great…
The injury that happened to him in year two would have happened to ANY player had they been in that position. It's not like his knee gave out due to his size. His own teammate rolled up on it, causing the injury. They then didn't repair it properly and it failed the following year because of that. I'm sorry but the last two missed season aren't a result of him being injury prone. I do remember the games he missed his rookie year. And if those types of injuries creep up this year I will be more than willing to give him the label "injury prone." I just can't off the past two years because that was just shit luck and bad medical advice that followed. Agree to disagree
Going into the season counting on anyone can be a problem when anyone can get injured. In the meantime, every guy gets penciled in somewhere, that's why pencils have erasers and it's far different than etching anything in stone. I cannot imagine a coach who would pencil anyone in above him to start training camp. If you don't have that much confidence in the guy you get rid of him at any cost.
With crappy elementary arithmetic skills. Not one to be figuring out tax impact for multi millionaires. "I'm really not sure what the narrative is. 11 teams have representation. 22 do not."
I think OT will be addressed in the first round. Assuming they bring McGovern back, Center could be addressed later on. If Becton is legitimately healthy, he's going to be one of the starters. He looks to be in good shape, and he is obviously a good player when healthy. Having said that, you can't go into the season counting on him whatsoever. Anything he gives you, is just a bonus.
