Mekhi Becton had a solid overall day in team drills, but Jordan Jenkins once again reached into his veteran bag to win some reps against the rookie left tackle. In one-on-one drills Jenkins was able to bend around the edge of Becton on the first rep. On the second rep Becton adjusted, had Jenkins stopped dead in his tracks until Jenkins went to a rip and pull counter that Becton’s hands simple weren’t expecting. Becton had Jenkins stuck, his hands had full control of Jenkins until Jenkins hit him with that counter.
These losses will create future wins as long as Becton can learn from and build on these rookie mistakes. When Becton wins a rep against Jenkins it’s because of his size and ability, when Jenkins wins reps it’s all veteran savviness. Becton is getting a crash-course in different pass-rush techniques, Jenkins is showing him a bit of everything so far. All of this will help prepare the rookie for what he will see all season long. Becton will see a wide variety of moves during the season, and from players more talented and skilled than Jenkins, so it’s vital that Becton can see as many of these looks as possible and be ready for them when they come.
www.jetsinsider.com
These losses will create future wins as long as Becton can learn from and build on these rookie mistakes. When Becton wins a rep against Jenkins it’s because of his size and ability, when Jenkins wins reps it’s all veteran savviness. Becton is getting a crash-course in different pass-rush techniques, Jenkins is showing him a bit of everything so far. All of this will help prepare the rookie for what he will see all season long. Becton will see a wide variety of moves during the season, and from players more talented and skilled than Jenkins, so it’s vital that Becton can see as many of these looks as possible and be ready for them when they come.
8/19: Three Observations - JetsInsider
JetsInsider provides you the latest news, scores and highlights on NFL. Click now to know more about - 8/19: Three Observations. ✔Today's Latest NFL Updates.
www.jetsinsider.com
