Mekhi Becton (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
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Training camp is just a few days away for the New York Jets – the advantage of being one of the teams in the Hall-of-Fame game this season.
All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams’ recent contract extension means there are few distractions that New York will have to worry about outside of the hoopla that surrounds HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” But even the Emmy-Award-Winning show isn’t enough to deter Gang Green from being more confident in this camp than in years past. A Hall-of-Fame quarterback is now in tow, and it leaves plenty of fans thinking more than just ending a decade-long playoff drought. But while training camp always brings added pressure to both coaches and players, Rodgers and Williams aren’t under a whole lot of pressure over the next month. Their standing is secure within the Jets organization.
The same can not be said for the five players below, who when practices begin this week, will be under the microscope the minute they walk into the team facility at 1 Jets Drive.
Here are five names to keep an eye on during camp.
Michael Carter
Breece Hall is still recovering from his ACL injury. While he could inevitably hit the practice field during camp, the odds of him making a major impact is minimal before the season starts. That leaves the Jets with two choices: either upgrade the running back room with Dalvin Cook or let Michael Carter and the others make up for the major hole in the roster. For Carter, he’s received a lot of positive feedback on his play but he needs to show he can be an every-down back to push New York away from the available Pro Bowl runner. It’michs going to be a big month for the former fourth-rounder.
Mekhi Becton
It’s put-up or shut-up time for Mekhi Becton. The former Louisville product has shown levels of dominance when he’s healthy, but that hasn’t happened in two years. Becton has been given a vote of confidence from his coaching…
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