For quite some time now the prevailing narrative surrounding the Jets O-line has been that GM Joe Douglas was a flop. Dubbed an “O-line guy”, the GM failed miserably in assembling a competent group of blockers up front.
In reality, what Douglas had done was add talented players to replace those he inherited. But a wave of injuries led to one setback after another.
The first player Douglas drafted in the GM chair was offensive tackle Mekhi Becton.