"Jets Feel Really Comfortable With Fant at LT" - Cimini

[jetstream23]

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Heading into 2020, many expected the Seahawks to try and re-sign Fant so that he could take over at the right tackle position, but the Jets were obviously prepared to sign him to a larger-than-expected contract, for what is widely considered "starter money."

So what could Fant's role be in 2020? According to Brian Costello from the New York Post, the Jets view Fant as a left tackle who can move to the right if needed. Currently, he would likely be penciled in on the left with last year's third-round pick Chuma Edoga -- who started games at both positions last year -- at right tackle.

With the team widely expected to draft a tackle in the first round, the Jets have unlimited options. They can play the rookie on the right, groom him on the bench, or plug him in as the left tackle of the future from the outset. Fant's versatility should enable the Jets to fit the other pieces around that as he could play left tackle, right tackle, or even revert back into that blocking utility tight end role to add value while he serves as emergency cover in the swing tackle role.

For someone who had literally never played the offensive tackle position before he signed for the Seahawks, Fant has definitely made solid progress since his rookie season. The Jets are obviously hoping that he's progressed to the point where he's ready to be a full-time starter and can hold up well in that role. Although it's only one game, the way he held his own at left tackle against Nick Bosa and the 49ers last year gives a tantalizing glimpse of his potential.

If Fant can play like that on a consistent basis against players of Bosa's caliber then he could yet prove to be well worth the financial outlay. As unlikely as it may seem, perhaps he could even progress to the point where his contract starts to look like a bargain after all.

https://sports.yahoo.com/deep-dive-george-fant-could-131535494.html

[jgb]

Yeah, right.

[ChuckkieB]

Cimini is such a douche.

[pdxgreen]

Rich.  I have been wanting to say this for a long time.

[Icer]

Cimini and Manish have zero sources, and I love it