It’s always a good problem to have when there are several good players competing for a starting role on a team. For the New York Jets, they’ll have to go through that process for several key positions ahead of training camp.
Whether it’s young players who received play time over the years due to injuries, or solid vets that chose to come to Florham Park to play with Hall-of-Fame players, Jets head coach Robert Saleh will have his hands full in making the final decisions of the 53-man roster.
But as mandatory minicamp draws closer, there are five main positions that will see several players compete for a starting role over the next few months.
Let’s take a look at the top position battles here heading as we continue into minicamp:
Left Tackle: Duane Brown, Mekhi Becton, Max Mitchell
Robert Saleh was very clear that he wanted former first-round pick Mekhi Becton to compete for the left tackle spot. Of course, with Duane Brown in the fold, it would make more sense for Becton to be moved to the right, with the 37-year-old tackle entrenched on the left. This will be the position on offense that will be highly controversial because of the importance of protecting Aaron Rodgers for the entire year. Max Mitchell is a late-round pick last year that could be the swing tackle that helps the Jets make their decision as well.
Center: Joe Tippmann, Connor McGovern
A lot of people think second-round rookie Joe Tippmann will be the starter at center due to his traits and the fact he was considered a day-one starter by many analysts. That doesn’t take away from the fact that Connor McGovern played well last year and could very well start the season as the signal-caller of the offensive line. This is another position that a lot of people will be looking at throughout the next few months.
Left Defensive Tackle: Quinton Jefferson, Solomon Thomas, Al Woods
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