munchmemory Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, Peace Frog said: So what you're saying while he may, in fact, be a big fat lazy slob, at least he was doing all the right things in terms of eating and nutrition. Well, that certainly puts the narrative on its head. No. The quote was intended to show that "working with a nutritionist" is nothing new. And most likely additional spin to a life-long issue. Sort of like folks who are perpetually in the cycle of dieting and gaining the weight back. Personally, I have no issue with Becton's weight. If he can play competitively in the NFL at 500 pounds? Vaya con dios. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmnj Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 some how Joe was able to draft a worse WR than StephenHill in Mims and a player worse than another Jets high draft pick lineman that busted out in Dave Cadigan Thanks Joe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Lol... Ray Ray showing up to defend Becton can mean only one thing for Becton's career... 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, kmnj said: some how Joe was able to draft a worse WR than StephenHill in Mims and a player worse than another Jets high draft pick lineman that busted out in Dave Cadigan Thanks Joe Becton was a top 10 tackle (per PFF) the 2nd half of his rookie year. There are legit concerns about his durability/desire, but it's way way too early to call him a bust. Mims on the other hand..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 he's a young big guy who probably never had to worry about these things before. good that he's doing this. it should help his game and also help him in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copernicus Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 14 hours ago, RedBeardedSavage said: I just dont see how this player is considered over weight/obese. Is it me? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 10 hours ago, HighPitch said: All this becton talk. But nobody talks about that post 2 years ago about his gf helping him out of addiction. whats the addiction? He failed a drug test before the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 37 minutes ago, rangerous said: he's a young big guy who probably never had to worry about these things before. good that he's doing this. it should help his game and also help him in the future. Becton had serious weight issues prior. This was a huge red flag and taking him so high was a mistake. And for the Jets to NOT be all over this during his rehab just shows why this organization continues to be a sh*t show... https://www.nj.com/jets/2020/04/how-jets-mekhi-becton-transformed-his-overweight-body-in-16-months-and-why-6000-calories-a-day-is-now-part-of-his-plan-to-dominate-the-nfl.html This was the start of a 16-month, life-changing makeover for Becton, a prodigious, 6-foot-7 offensive tackle who had let his weight balloon to 389 pounds by the time Sirignano started working with him in January of 2019, as Louisville’s new strength and conditioning coach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangGreened Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, Matt39 said: He failed a drug test before the draft. This should have been a huge red flag as far as the nutritionist, better late than never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 16 minutes ago, Matt39 said: He failed a drug test before the draft. He clearly had serious weight issues too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UntouchableCrew Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Excellent news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Becton is not going to weigh or look like a 6-7 basketball player. But if he can lean himself out a bit he would be more durable/healthier. He does have a funny look to him. Evan Neal looks healthier, and he is about the same size. If possible, I would take Neal at 4 and roll with the two of them at LT and RT and be willing to let one walk after their contracts are over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Why does it seem like half the Jets fans on this site actively root for Becton to fail/bust? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Just now, Barry McCockinner said: Why does it seem like half the Jets fans on this site actively root for Becton to fail/bust? It’s not limited to Becton. I guess it’s more fun to dump on our own players than to root for them to succeed. Folks LOVE being “right” on the internetz. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 1 hour ago, munchmemory said: No. The quote was intended to show that "working with a nutritionist" is nothing new. And most likely additional spin to a life-long issue. Sort of like folks who are perpetually in the cycle of dieting and gaining the weight back. Personally, I have no issue with Becton's weight. If he can play competitively in the NFL at 500 pounds? Vaya con dios. I was joking. Was directed at folks screaming “it’s about ********* time!!” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggs Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 42 minutes ago, Matt39 said: He failed a drug test before the draft. High levels of tryptophan in his blood system. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Rasmussen Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Fat lazy slob. Wait, whut. Betcha wouldn’t say that to his faceSent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, Randy Rasmussen said: Betcha wouldn’t say that to his face Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app It’s a joke. I’m pulling for the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 23 minutes ago, Peace Frog said: I was joking. Was directed at folks screaming “it’s about ********* time!!” Slow on the take today. Second one I missed. Apologies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Just now, munchmemory said: Slow on the take today. Second one I missed. Apologies. Just tell folks you’re still in the concussion protocol. That’s my standing excuse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 32 minutes ago, Peace Frog said: It’s not limited to Becton. I guess it’s more fun to dump on our own players than to root for them to succeed. Folks LOVE being “right” on the internetz. Having expectations for pro athletes isn’t dumping on them. Becton had enough flags predraft which is why none of this has been overly surprising. Frustration over Becton to date is more of an indictment of Douglas for not doing enough research pre draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, Matt39 said: Having expectations for pro athletes isn’t dumping on them. Becton had enough flags predraft which is why none of this has been overly surprising. Frustration over Becton to date is more of an indictment of Douglas for not doing enough research pre draft. Having “expectations” is one thing. Calling him a big fat lazy slob and a bust is not a fair characterization of “expectations”. I guess that’s just more fun for folks who like to dump on him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, Peace Frog said: Having “expectations” is one thing. Calling him a big fat lazy slob and a bust is not a fair characterization of “expectations”. I guess that’s just more fun for folks who like to dump on him. Well I’d agree there. Dumping on him isn’t going to help. But this is also a big boy league. He needs to figure it out regardless of mean things said on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, Matt39 said: Well I’d agree there. Dumping on him isn’t going to help. But this is also a big boy league. He needs to figure it out regardless of mean things said on the internet. I don’t think he cares about mean things or being defended on the internet. My commentary is directed at JN members. We don’t effect them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettyBoop Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Bottom line here is the next four months is critical to Becton's Jets career. We will know a lot more in April if he is ready to dedicate himself to become a great player. If he comes back with little to no improvement, we will know it will be time to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2k8 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Her instagram feed is made up entirely of platitudes and gym selfies. Sounds legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I'm really hoping we can see this guy in top shape for the start of next season. This is at the very top of my wishlist for next year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianaJet Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 If this was my nutritionist, I would do whatever she told me...although disobeying her and being "punished" for it, might be fun too. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, IndianaJet said: If this was my nutritionist, I would do whatever she told me...although disobeying her and being "punished" for it, might be fun too. "Yes, mistress. I was naughty. So, must now endure naughty things." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCorleone Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 18 hours ago, Rhg1084 said: I mean you would think being a professional athlete he would be working with one this whole time, especially a guy his size. However it’s good he’s taking his weight seriously The fact that he has been a pro for tow seasons and had not done this before is alarming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianaJet Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 17 hours ago, RedBeardedSavage said: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, DonCorleone said: The fact that he has been a pro for tow seasons and had not done this before is alarming. That's the biggest worry I had. The Jets knew his weight and shape were serious problem for him in the past. Not making sure this wasn't happening when he was rehabbing is very worrisome. As an organization and GM - when you take a chance like this on such a high draft pick - you must then take actions above and beyond normal procedures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepPep Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 CUT HIM!!!!!!!! ? I guess not much else to talk about? Dude will come back a BEAST unless another injury sets him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal N of Provo Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 So in summary: Cons -Struggles to control his weight -Sat out an entire season with an injury I’ve watched overweight girls play through in basketball without missing a game because they love to play -Failed a drug test he knew about a year in advance -Questioned if he loves to play football -Horrible all through camp against speed rushers Pros -Very large human -Big run blocker -Played well as a rookie -Graded as a top young prospect by many in pro football -Looked cool walking into joint practice at Green Bay Hopefully he is hungry for proving doubters wrong and not hungry for cheese burgers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCorleone Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 1 hour ago, FidelioJet said: That's the biggest worry I had. The Jets knew his weight and shape were serious problem for him in the past. Not making sure this wasn't happening when he was rehabbing is very worrisome. As an organization and GM - when you take a chance like this on such a high draft pick - you must then take actions above and beyond normal procedures. This organization has been sloppy at best in the past 3 regimes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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