THE BARON Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 No secret that Becton has been a poor performer at the LT spot. He does not have the feet or speed to deal with edge rushers. They go right around him in short order. It could be a result of his injury or perhaps he never had the feet to begin with. When he was drafted we know he could run block, but there were questions about his pass blocking. Simple question here. Can Becton perform well at the guard spot ??? Why or why not ??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwave81 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 He's a LT man.....even said so himself. He bitched at playing RT, you think he's gonna want to play OG? LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 You could've put the question mark after the "Can Becton Play" part of the subject line. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BARON Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 minute ago, greenwave81 said: He's a LT man.....even said so himself. He bitched at playing RT, you think he's gonna want to play OG? LOL Well... The Jets or his next team could say to him that they have no interest in signing him as an offensive tackle, but they would be interested to see if he could extend his career by playing on the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymangold Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 I don’t care if he can. Get him off this team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 He would be just as bad at guard as at tackle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BARON Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Beerfish said: He would be just as bad at guard as at tackle. Maybe... Dunno. I remember two highly celebrated players drafted as LT's that went belly up and subsequently found some life as an offensive guard. One of the most well known busts of all time was Tony Mandarich. He had no feet and was smoked at the Tackle spot. Later on, he had marginal success on the inside with a different team. Same deal with Robert Gallery. Tall guy with a big wingspan that was supposed to be an all word LT with the Raiders. He struggled badly at the Tackle spot. Moved to the inside and was reasonably productive. Why not Becton ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwave81 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, THE BARON said: Well... The Jets or his next team could say to him that they have no interest in signing him as an offensive tackle, but they would be interested to see if he could extend his career by playing on the inside. Listen to the 'man'.....he's a man-child by nature. Blaming the team for his knee problems by them playing him 'out of position', and then showing he's nothing special at any OT position regardless is all you need to know. His ego tells him he's an OT...he's not gonna want to play OG. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhg1084 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, THE BARON said: Maybe... Dunno. I remember two highly celebrated players drafted as LT's that went belly up and subsequently found some life as an offensive guard. One of the most well known busts of all time was Tony Mandarich. He had no feet and was smoked at the Tackle spot. Later on, he had marginal success on the inside with a different team. Same deal with Robert Gallery. Tall guy with a big wingspan that was supposed to be an all word LT with the Raiders. He struggled badly at the Tackle spot. Moved to the inside and was reasonably productive. Why not Becton ? Erik Flowers also had a career resurgence as a guard. I’d say it’d be worth the try with Becton. We need all the bodies we can get on that line. After Tippman and AVT who else is on this line? Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwave81 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, THE BARON said: Maybe... Dunno. I remember two highly celebrated players drafted as LT's that went belly up and subsequently found some life as an offensive guard. One of the most well known busts of all time was Tony Mandarich. He had no feet and was smoked at the Tackle spot. Later on, he had marginal success on the inside with a different team. Same deal with Robert Gallery. Tall guy with a big wingspan that was supposed to be an all word LT with the Raiders. He struggled badly at the Tackle spot. Moved to the inside and was reasonably productive. Why not Becton ? Why not Becton? Because he still thinks he's an OT, and he has a grudge against the Jets. He hasn't hit rock bottom yet to even consider a change of position, and certainly not with the NYJ. Maybe it happens, but it won't happen here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornJetsFan1983 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 16 minutes ago, THE BARON said: No secret that Becton has been a poor performer at the LT spot. He does not have the feet or speed to deal with edge rushers. They go right around him in short order. It could be a result of his injury or perhaps he never had the feet to begin with. When he was drafted we know he could run block, but there were questions about his pass blocking. Simple question here. Can Becton perform well at the guard spot ??? Why or why not ??? Seems like a reasonable thing to try. Bet they would love to slide him in but he is the best they got for tht position and if they move him then that spot will become even more vulnerable and worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, THE BARON said: Maybe... Dunno. I remember two highly celebrated players drafted as LT's that went belly up and subsequently found some life as an offensive guard. One of the most well known busts of all time was Tony Mandarich. He had no feet and was smoked at the Tackle spot. Later on, he had marginal success on the inside with a different team. Same deal with Robert Gallery. Tall guy with a big wingspan that was supposed to be an all word LT with the Raiders. He struggled badly at the Tackle spot. Moved to the inside and was reasonably productive. Why not Becton ? He is a fat lazy, entitled player with poor technique. (okay no longer fat, ill give him that) I cant see him being agile enough to play guard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Cowbell Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 I think Becton may have used up any possible future on the team. We will just release him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 21 minutes ago, THE BARON said: No secret that Becton has been a poor performer at the LT spot. He does not have the feet or speed to deal with edge rushers. They go right around him in short order. It could be a result of his injury or perhaps he never had the feet to begin with. When he was drafted we know he could run block, but there were questions about his pass blocking. Simple question here. Can Becton perform well at the guard spot ??? Why or why not ??? no ..out he goes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwave81 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Rhg1084 said: Erik Flowers also had a career resurgence as a guard. I’d say it’d be worth the try with Becton. We need all the bodies we can get on that line. After Tippman and AVT who else is on this line? Lol to keep Becton next season, you'd have to tag him...as on OT. Or do you think you can convince him that he needs to be an OG and give him a multi-year extension? Listen...from all reports he loves AR and we have no idea what is happening behind the scenes....maybe he'd listen to a NYJ proposal to be an OG on a reasonable extension...but I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwave81 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Oh...and for all the AVT love...the man's been hurt the last two seasons. We really counting on him too? He's part of the equation, but not sure he's part of the solution. Torn Pec/triceps in 22 and now an achilles tear. Let's pencil him in for 24...we should be good to go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 52 minutes ago, THE BARON said: No secret that Becton has been a poor performer at the LT spot. He does not have the feet or speed to deal with edge rushers. They go right around him in short order. It could be a result of his injury or perhaps he never had the feet to begin with. When he was drafted we know he could run block, but there were questions about his pass blocking. Simple question here. Can Becton perform well at the guard spot ??? Why or why not ??? Meat Loaf needs to hang it up. He has lost two steps since his rookie year. Video games and Cheetos will be his next career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 42 minutes ago, THE BARON said: Maybe... Dunno. I remember two highly celebrated players drafted as LT's that went belly up and subsequently found some life as an offensive guard. One of the most well known busts of all time was Tony Mandarich. He had no feet and was smoked at the Tackle spot. Later on, he had marginal success on the inside with a different team. Same deal with Robert Gallery. Tall guy with a big wingspan that was supposed to be an all word LT with the Raiders. He struggled badly at the Tackle spot. Moved to the inside and was reasonably productive. Why not Becton ? Cause he is lazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Schroy Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 hour ago, THE BARON said: No secret that Becton has been a poor performer at the LT spot. He does not have the feet or speed to deal with edge rushers. They go right around him in short order. It could be a result of his injury or perhaps he never had the feet to begin with. When he was drafted we know he could run block, but there were questions about his pass blocking. Simple question here. Can Becton perform well at the guard spot ??? Why or why not ??? Ask question this way; Can Becton play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 I don't think he's very interested aside from coasting to another paycheck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 hour ago, THE BARON said: Can Becton perform well at the guard spot ??? Why do we care? He's gone at the end of this season, we're not franchising him and we're not extending him. Let his next team figure out what he IS still good at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darnold Schwarzenegger Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Becton will always be remembered as the guy who should have been Wirfs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darnold Schwarzenegger Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, Ken Schroy said: Ask question this way; Can Becton play? ……. Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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