New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is sacked by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Not many quarterbacks in football can perform at a high level when they go through the punishment the New York Jets offensive line allowed Sunday evening in Dallas.
Zach Wilson, replacing Aaron Rodgers for the first time this season, was harassed in his first start of the 2023 season. He was hit six times, sacked a few, and pressured on 13 times that were credited to his linemen. In short, it doesn’t matter how he’s going to play if the line plays as poorly as they did on Sunday.
Luckily, with it just being the second week of the season, there are solutions on the table to not only save Wilson’s 2023 season but also the Jets’ year as well.
Let’s go through the three here.
Replace Laken Tomlinson with Joe Tippmann
To be blunt, the Jets signing of Laken Tomlinson has blown up in their face. The Pro Bowl player he was in San Francisco hasn’t existed since he arrived in Florham Park. He’s the weak link of a group getting worse. The Jets need to replace this veteran as soon as possible.
His replacement is already on the roster too. Joe Tippmann is a solid size for a guard, athletic, and strong enough to handle NFL rushers. We’ve seen recent history show drafted centers transition to guard very nicely.
The quickest way to help improve the Jets’ offensive line is by improving the left side. Improving the left side means starting the second-round rookie from the 2023 class.
Move Mekhi Becton to Left Tackle
It’s well-documented how much the Jets coaching staff loves Duane Brown as a player and person. At 38 years old though, the first two games of the season have shown his best days are behind him.
If the Jets are focused on winning in 2023 then replacing Brown with another tackle is extremely important. Mekhi Becton has…
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