Popular Post nj meadowlands Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 Jets coach Robert Saleh says it will be a competition at left tackle between George Fant and Mekhi Becton Good... 9 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Very well handled by Saleh. Good 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbt Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 is it really a competition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomebodytoAnybody47 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Terrible for Douglas and the team as a whole. But love that from Saleh. This isn’t being handed to you. Get off your ass 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SomebodytoAnybody47 Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post derp Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 Exactly as it should be handled. Hopefully Becton earns a job. 7 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Legit concern to weigh Becton's upside with Fant's proven pass protection in this system. I'd lean towards Fant at LT as default, because that's then fewer changing/moving parts from '21 to '22, but I can get their excitement over Becton & AVT next to each other. Plus Fant is further proven to be more versatile in terms of a sudden change in need. If the LT goes down, I'd probably have more confidence in Fant suddenly switching sides than Becton, purely because he just did that (and did it well). It'd also make Fant much more replaceable (if it works out, having Becton at LT again), as RTs are easier to find, cheaper to sign in FA, and lower to draft if it goes that way. Assuming Becton doesn't repeat his 2021 season, though, it'd be a great problem to have where both tackles can play both sides without disaster ensuing. Best news = no burning pick #4 or #10 on another OT. Combined with Douglas happy to have his FA center look good after looking like a terrible pickup a year earlier, he gets to keep more of the same people on the OL. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 To be held at a local NJ Golden Corral. Per requests from NJ/Vegas gambling interests, Fant will be given a half hour head start. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sperm Edwards said: Legit concern to weigh Becton's upside with Fant's proven pass protection in this system. I'd lean towards Fant at LT as default, because that's then fewer changing/moving parts from '21 to '22, but I can get their excitement over Becton & AVT next to each other. Plus Fant is further proven to be more versatile in terms of a sudden change in need. If the LT goes down, I'd probably have more confidence in Fant suddenly switching sides than Becton, purely because he just did that (and did it well). It'd also make Fant much more replaceable (if it works out, having Becton at LT again), as RTs are easier to find, cheaper to sign in FA, and lower to draft if it goes that way. Assuming Becton doesn't repeat his 2021 season, though, it'd be a great problem to have where both tackles can play both sides without disaster ensuing. Best news = no burning pick #4 or #10 on another OT. Combined with Douglas happy to have his FA center look good after looking like a terrible pickup a year earlier, he gets to keep more of the same people on the OL. Saleh also said drafting a left tackle is on the table. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post More Cowbell Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 They must be extremely pissed off at Becton to say this publicly. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Assuming Fant wins the LT job, would Becton move to RT or RG? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Cowbell Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 minute ago, nj meadowlands said: Saleh also said drafting a left tackle is on the table. Don't believe that for minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sperm Edwards Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Zachtomims47 said: Terrible for Douglas and the team as a whole. But love that from Saleh. This isn’t being handed to you. Get off your ass I don't know. I think what'd be terrible for Douglas is if Saleh said he wants no part of Becton anymore. This? This is nothing. The goal in drafting Becton was to get the LT spot filled. If it's ultimately filled by Fant - because he's doing an above-average job protecting the QB's blind side - and Becton moves over to RT instead, it's still mission accomplished even if in a different way than planned. That is, provided Becton doesn't repeat his 2021 season. I'd still want JD to sign more than a McDermott/Edoga type as a backup plan, but having two legit LT starters means that backup plan can exclusively be a pure RT if needed. Just easier to shop for, I'd think. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 11 minutes ago, jbt said: is it really a competition? No. George Fant is the starting LT next year. That decision is made. Becton will be competing to play RT. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhg1084 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Wow! Good for Saleh to give him some tough love here. What a huge year this is for Becton coming up, he really needs to prove himself 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 minute ago, nj meadowlands said: Saleh also said drafting a left tackle is on the table. He said that? That's bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggs Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sperm Edwards said: Legit concern to weigh Becton's upside Becton's upside is Huge 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 Just now, Sperm Edwards said: He said that? That's bad. Yeah per Hughes. "Saleh said drafting left tackle, having Becton compete at right, on table." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Reading this can't help but think that they may entertain trade offers as well for Becton. Straight up for Cinci's pick? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ZachEY Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 Any chance it's a pie eating competition? Bodes well for Becton, if so. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomebodytoAnybody47 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, Sperm Edwards said: I don't know. I think what'd be terrible for Douglas is if Saleh said he wants no part of Becton anymore. This? This is nothing. The goal in drafting Becton was to get the LT spot filled. If it's ultimately filled by Fant - because he's doing an above-average job protecting the QB's blind side - and Becton moves over to RT instead, it's still mission accomplished even if in a different way than planned. That is, provided Becton doesn't repeat his 2021 season. I'd still want JD to sign more than a McDermott/Edoga type as a backup plan, but having two legit LT starters means that backup plan can exclusively be a pure RT if needed. Just easier to shop for, I'd think. It’s terrible that it’s come down to this for your supposed franchise LT. Hopefully it still all works out for Becton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Just now, johnnysd said: Reading this can't help but think that they may entertain trade offers as well for Becton. Straight up for Cinci's pick? In what round? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangGreened Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 minute ago, johnnysd said: Reading this can't help but think that they may entertain trade offers as well for Becton. Straight up for Cinci's pick? I was thinking the same thing. I think if the Jets get an offer they like, he’s gone 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, ZachEY said: In what round? First. So 31 or 32. They need OL help and Becton would still be considered a better prospect than any tackle they are likely to pick there, and teams tend to be very open to "fixing" first rounders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sonny Werblin Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, nj meadowlands said: Saleh also said drafting a left tackle is on the table. because the Jets are now a well run organization and Saleh knows from his meeting with JD that the #4 and #10 picks have increased value if teams looking for a LT think we might take a LT in the first round. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doitny Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, Sperm Edwards said: He said that? That's bad. but he didnt say where. he can draft one in round 6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuuFaaolaExperience Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 18 minutes ago, Zachtomims47 said: Terrible for Douglas and the team as a whole. But love that from Saleh. This isn’t being handed to you. Get off your ass Not at all. He hired a guy who doesn't hand anything to his players. Becton is going to win the job, handily, and this will be nothing more than a good optics move by Saleh. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ZachEY Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 Just now, johnnysd said: First. So 31 or 32. They need OL help and Becton would still be considered a better prospect than any tackle they are likely to pick there, and teams tend to be very open to "fixing" first rounders. Giving up a first round pick for Becton right now would be pure insanity. He missed the whole season with a 4-8 week injury and his own coach isn't giving him even a lukewarm endorsement right now. I'd be shocked if the Bengals offered their 2nd round pick for this guy. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomebodytoAnybody47 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Just now, Rhg1084 said: Lol. Yeah you know what they don’t like? That he doesn’t even try and is lazy and thinks it’ll be handed to him. Poor guy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hex Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 22 minutes ago, jbt said: is it really a competition? A mental one. The point is to motivate Becton to do better. A smart way to do it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuuFaaolaExperience Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 12 minutes ago, More Cowbell said: They must be extremely pissed off at Becton to say this publicly. Yes and no. This is a loud and clear message to Becton that how he handles the offseason will determine if he plays and earns a second contract. The team is high on what Becton can do, and they are trying to light a fire under his anus. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ZachEY Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rhg1084 said: Who cares? Honestly. If Becton is upset with the Jets, will they get less from him this season than last season? 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doitny Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, johnnysd said: First. So 31 or 32. They need OL help and Becton would still be considered a better prospect than any tackle they are likely to pick there, and teams tend to be very open to "fixing" first rounders. i wouldnt give a 1st rd to a guy who just missed the whole year and some of his first. out of 33 potential games Becton has play in less than half, (15). besides you can find good OL in the later rds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigRy56 Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 Becton aside, things like this make you believe the Jets do have their head coach. Everything is earned and nothing is given - the ball is in Becton’s court now 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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