The Jets should employ a promising left side of the offensive line with rookie guard Alijah Vera-Tucker now in the mix and tackle Mekhi Becton expected to further improve in his second season.
Success needs to be located in practice in order to build confidence though, and as of late, Becton isn’t finding much of that. He’s undergone a few rough practices from a pass-protection standpoint this week, both against Jets defensive end Carl Lawson and the Packers (with whom Gang Green is currently partaking in joint practices).
The growing pains are real and the mistakes have been clear…but Becton’s latest issues haven’t wavered in offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur‘s trust.