FLORHAM PARK — Training camp is now over for the New York Jets. The focus now shifts to the final preseason game and the start of the 2023 regular season.
While New York should feel confident about their hopes ahead of the start of their most high-profile season in over a decade, it doesn’t mean everything went perfectly for the group. While the team certainly had clear winners over the last month, the organization had its fair share of disappointment throughout the period as well.
Let’s go through the list of those whose stock has risen and fallen since the start of camp in July.
Stock Up: Jermaine Johnson
I don’t think there’s a single player who has shown more than Jermaine Johnson in camp this year. Johnson shrugged off the mediocre rookie numbers he put up last year and put forth one of the most dominant camps I have ever seen. Add in multiple dominant performances in preseason games, and there’s a reason the team isn’t overly concerned with Carl Lawson’s injury. Johnson could be playing at a Pro Bowl level this year.
Stock Down: Billy Turner
As good as JJ was throughout camp, Billy Turner was one of the biggest disappointments. Brought in during the offseason to improve the team’s depth, Turner has consistently been a weak link to the offensive line at any position he has played. He’s been overpowered by a bevy of pass rushers and hasn’t been good enough to even guarantee a spot on the 53-man roster right now.
Stock Up: Mekhi Becton
As bad as Turner has looked for the Jets, Mekhi Becton has been excellent since his recovery from knee surgery last year. Becton has earned the starting right tackle position due to his improved play and availability. He’s the only offensive lineman who has moved people in the run game and has been a surprising sight against the pass. His battles with Will McDonald have been very encouraging and could be a sign of things to come. If Becton is 100% this year, the Jets will have a Pro Bowl…
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