FLORHAM PARK — It may be too early to begin panicking about the New York Jets offensive line, but that doesn’t mean the latest practice instilled any confidence in the group.
Monday’s practice may have gotten off to a hot start for Gang Green’s offense, but pass protection continues to be a key weakness to New York’s first-team offensive line. It didn’t matter if it was Billy Turner at left tackle, Wes Schweitzer at center, or Max Mitchell at right, the first-team offensive line did not have a very good day. Toward the end of practice, they were borderline unwatchable.
It’s fair to remember that the team’s current starters are not guaranteed to look that way once the regular season begins. Duane Brown is still on the PUP list, Connor McGovern is expected to start at center, and Mekhi Becton is taking positive strides in his development.
Still, depth is very important to any group and it may be a problem that the Jets will need to face again in 2023.
We have more takeaways from Monday’s practice here:
Mekhi Becton impresses
I came away impressed with Becton’s work on Monday. It was the second-straight day he participated throughout the entire practice without any knee flare-ups and he even looked good on the field at times. It’s not much to say, but today was easily the best day of camp he has had in a very long time.
He continues to improve against speed rushers, although it’s still his biggest weakness, and he was stout in the run. If he can show he’s capable of playing a full football game on Thursday, don’t be surprised if he starts working with the first team eventually.
Tony Adams continues to excel
Adams has been a consistent winner throughout offseason workouts and camp has shown he can be a legitimate starter on this elite defense. On Monday, an errant Rodgers throw was skyed by Adams for the interception which had the entire defense fired up.
Adams has been excellent in coverage and has very good ball skills….
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