SickJetFan Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 No. He will win starting job. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 last known photo of Becton from December. looks like he would break you like a pretzel tbh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, SickJetFan said: No. He will win starting job. That would be the third best thing for this team going forward behind Breece and AVT returning healthy! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 hours ago, T0mShane said: He was absolutely out of shape coming into camp. 14 minutes ago, bgivs21 said: @TomShane JN's premier purveyor of fake news. He was overweight in camp. 2021: 2022: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jppelzman/2022/06/16/mekhi-bectons-weight-is-still-an-issue-for-the-jets-and-they-soon-must-make-financial-decisions/ Becton was present for New York’s mandatory minicamp Tuesday and Wednesday. But the intrigue over his shape continued when neither Becton nor the team would directly answer questions about the tackle’s weight. Head coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday, “I’m not going to get into (weight) details, but he’s fine.” Becton said, “I'm satisfied where I'm at. ... I'm not saying numbers.” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Barry McCockinner said: last known photo of Becton from December. looks like he would break you like a pretzel tbh Skinny ankles j/k. Thanks for posting this I couldn’t find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Just now, Barry McCockinner said: last known photo of Becton from December. looks like he would break you like a pretzel tbh Damn, I searched for the tweet and you just beat me to it. But really that was a month ago, obviously is taking training a little more seriously. Hopefully it leads to not getting rolled up on or injured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickJetFan Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 minute ago, The Crusher said: That would be the third best thing for this team going forward behind Breece and AVT returning healthy! book it - its contract year. Can he make it through a season? who knows. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 The hate this guy gets from Jets fans for having his knee destroyed by Greg Van Roten is really something. The second knee injury was predicted by doctors who said it was a risk from this type of injury. So the guy loses 2 years of his career because of a crappy team mate and y'all just want to constantly spew hate. Cool fan base. I get not relying on him being there at this point but why so much hate? 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, TuscanyTile2 said: He was overweight in camp. Charles Robinson weighed Becton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickJetFan Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, TuscanyTile2 said: He was overweight in camp. He was right about that zone scheme...bad news bears bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggs Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 I predict he's either over weight or if he got serious comes in under 260 and can't play football any longer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, Biggs said: I predict he's either over weight or if he got serious comes in under 260 and can't play football any longer. I predict the former. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankyJohnson Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 We will never know. He'll blow his knee out trying to step up on the scale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 19 minutes ago, Jet Nut said: Charles Robinson weighed Becton? Yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 He’s a big man. There’s probably a mismatch between what his natural weight is and what the jets want. I’m guessing he’ll come in around 370. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestater Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 33 minutes ago, Barry McCockinner said: The hate this guy gets from Jets fans for having his knee destroyed by Greg Van Roten is really something. The second knee injury was predicted by doctors who said it was a risk from this type of injury. So the guy loses 2 years of his career because of a crappy team mate and y'all just want to constantly spew hate. Cool fan base. I get not relying on him being there at this point but why so much hate? I don't hate him. I dislike this team making plans that rely on him like he's....reliable. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgivs21 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 33 minutes ago, TuscanyTile2 said: He was overweight in camp. 2021: 2022: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jppelzman/2022/06/16/mekhi-bectons-weight-is-still-an-issue-for-the-jets-and-they-soon-must-make-financial-decisions/ Becton was present for New York’s mandatory minicamp Tuesday and Wednesday. But the intrigue over his shape continued when neither Becton nor the team would directly answer questions about the tackle’s weight. Head coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday, “I’m not going to get into (weight) details, but he’s fine.” Becton said, “I'm satisfied where I'm at. ... I'm not saying numbers.” You're quoting a reporters speculation. Which is how all this non sense started, speculation. Reporters saying "he looks overweight" without any hard proof. Then you posted an article where both coach and player contradict the report. Also, see the above picture of Becton at the beginning of TC, I'll speculate he's not out of shape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BARON Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 I will say this. If JD refuses to admit his two early colossal mistakes with Becton and Wilson and move on, he will be signing his own expulsion papers. Any time and money JD puts into those two players in order to prove he was right, is not only wasted effort, but it will be a disastrous impediment to forward progress. I have strong feeling that Mr. "I WILL BREAK YOU LIKE PRETZEL" will go down with the ship rather than come to terms with the fact that he flushed two first round draft picks down the pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntDice Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 His career is on the line. He should have all the motivation in the world to put forth maximum effort in training/being the best he can be. He has millions riding on next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggs Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 29 minutes ago, TuscanyTile2 said: I predict the former. It's going to be the feel good story of 2023. Becton losses 150 pounds and instead of continuing his football career wins dancing with the stars and opens a string of Fred Astaire dance studios. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-met57 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 all i am going to say is that Becton was never bad on the field (its almost like that matters), and i am not holding injuries against the man. its sad that most people here are forming opinions based on media nonsense from beat guys with an agenda to generate clicks. i think the jets need to have depth at all positions, but i expect Becton to come back and be good like he always has been when ON THE FIELD. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarletKnight89 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Of course he will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genot Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 hours ago, Bronx said: Becton will be a backup to a healthy Max. There's a good chance Orlando Brown hits the market. We sign him to play right Tackle. Draft a LT Then Mitchell and Brown could be our swing tackles or Brown can start the season as the LT until they feel the rook is ready That my dream scenario. Along with us signing Daulton Risner to play LG. Tomlinson has been a bust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sonny Werblin Posted January 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2023 3 hours ago, Gastineau Lives said: The NY Jets officially reported for training camp on Tuesday, and among the more notable names in attendance was Mekhi Becton. Becton has been the recipient of plenty of criticism over the last few months, but he's looking to silence his doubters. He's off to a good start too. Becton has seemingly showed up to training camp in phenomenal shape with Brian Costello of the New York Post saying that the Jets "are excited about the shape he's in." Connor Hughes, formerly of The Athletic, chimed in as well saying that Becton was "in incredible shape" and that he had received the message from the Jets coaching staff. Despite countless rumors and criticisms over the last few months, Becton has seemingly shown up to camp healthy and motivated. He's ready to pick up where he left off following an encouraging rookie season. https://thejetpress.com/posts/mekhi-becton-shows-up-to-ny-jets-training-camp-in-excellent-shape-01g8xgqrrkk9/amp the fallacy of Becton showing up for camp out of shape truly amazes me. It is an example of a falsehood becoming accepted by people just because they read some jamoke's post on the internet. I do hope that Mekhi opts for a knee brace on his twice injured knee. Frankly, I'd prefer if all of our O linemen wore knee braces on both knees. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Werblin Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 If the Jets draft a LT and C with their first two picks, the line will be set with AVT and Becton returning with Max as insurance. Just need to cut Tomlinson and sign Wes Schweitzer, Dalton Risner or Nate Davis to take his spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-met57 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Sonny Werblin said: If the Jets draft a LT and C with their first two picks, the line will be set with AVT and Becton returning with Max as insurance. Just need to cut Tomlinson and sign Wes Schweitzer, Dalton Risner or Nate Davis to take his spot. i prefer to keep Tomlinson, or go the FA route. 3 top 13 picks on the line is a bit rich for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asymmetrical Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 The scary part is the best conceivable version of the 2023 Jets offense probably includes Becton as a starter. Tackle is a big enough mess that something unexpected like Becton showing up ready to play and staying that way is going to have to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Werblin Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, k-met57 said: i prefer to keep Tomlinson, or go the FA route. 3 top 13 picks on the line is a bit rich for me. Unless Tomlinson played hurt all year, he has played himself out of a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 12 minutes ago, Sonny Werblin said: If the Jets draft a LT and C with their first two picks, the line will be set with AVT and Becton returning with Max as insurance. Just need to cut Tomlinson and sign Wes Schweitzer, Dalton Risner or Nate Davis to take his spot. Just make sure to clarify that you mean the center won't be drafted with pick #13 @Sperm Edwards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-met57 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Just now, TuscanyTile2 said: Just make sure to clarify that you mean the center won't be drafted with pick #13 @Sperm Edwards yeah no center in round 1, thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Barry McCockinner said: last known photo of Becton from December. looks like he would break you like a pretzel tbh I was encouraged by this photo but the concern for this guy is what he does on his own time from now until OTA's when no one else is holding him accountable. He wasn't in shape at OTA's this year. He was dying out there b/c he was heavy and his Cardio was terrible. I strongly believe his injury this year was due to this. Even if it's not his fault the man has started and finished 8 games in 3 years. He is a complete wildcard. There is no one I was more excited about after his rookie year. A healthy and motivated Becton completely changes the offense. He is the #1 guy I can't wait to see next year but I'm not expecting anything from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Werblin Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, TuscanyTile2 said: Just make sure to clarify that you mean the center won't be drafted with pick #13 @Sperm Edwards That's a given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianaJet Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Define "overweight" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Ghost Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 I thought Joe Douglas’ strength was supposed to be building an OL? 4 years in, a ton of investment, and here we are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 34 minutes ago, Sonny Werblin said: the fallacy of Becton showing up for camp out of shape truly amazes me. It is an example of a falsehood becoming accepted by people just because they read some jamoke's post on the internet. I do hope that Mekhi opts for a knee brace on his twice injured knee. Frankly, I'd prefer if all of our O linemen wore knee braces on both knees. From people who played college football in the trenches who live in my house; problem with the knee brace is it limits lateral mobility. There are NFL OL guys who use it, but for a LT that needs to deal with a fast as a cat edge guys, not ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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