The Jets’ Head Coach, Robert Saleh, faced the press with a smirk, declaring that Left Tackle Mekhi Becton was going to be “working through” a sprained ankle from the Jets’ less-than-stellar encounter with the Bills. In typical coach fashion, Saleh hinted at a mysterious evaluation process this week, all in the hopes of seeing Becton back in action against the Dolphins.
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Jets LT Mekhi Becton Takes Ankle Sprain on a Rollercoaster Ride
ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler was on the case, proclaiming a Grade 1 ankle sprain for Becton and predicting a sideline stint of 1-to-2 weeks. Saleh, however, nonchalantly brushed off Fowler’s crystal ball, asserting, “He is going to try to go Friday.” Picture Becton, ankles taped up like a holiday present, bravely striding into practice, defying the injury odds.
“He is taped up and will be a part of practice today despite those reports. It is a walkthrough again today, so we are still trying to see if he will be available,” Saleh quipped, as if the practice was some intricate dance routine rather than a strategic evaluation.
Duane Brown’s Comeback Quest: A Game of Comfort
Adding to the Jets’ O-line drama, veteran T Duane Brown is under scrutiny. The team hopes this seasoned O-lineman, who started the season but took a detour to the injured reserve with hip and shoulder issues, can make a triumphant return. Saleh, with a touch of sarcasm, shared, “Practice is different than the game, obviously.”
“He is still not fully comfortable obviously. We have to find the best way to simulate a game for him. I know we have full-speed practices, but those aren’t even close to what it is like in a game. So, we are trying to do our best to make sure we put him through a game-like situation,” Saleh explained, as if orchestrating a high-stakes theatrical production.
The Rookie Rescuer: Carter Warren, the Surprise Prodigy
In the unlikely event that Brown or Becton can’t hit the field on Black Friday, enter the rookie sensation, T Carter Warren. The fourth-round gem from April’s NFL Draft, plucked from Pittsburgh, made his mark against the Bills in Week 12. Warren, who spent the start of the season on the injured reserve, has risen like a phoenix, taking 86% of the snaps in his last Sunday showdown.
Saleh, with a grin, praised the unexpected hero, saying, “When you go back and watch him, there was tremendous footwork and great patience.” Despite missing out on the summer fun of OTAs and training camp, Warren is now the Jets’ beacon of hope, proving that sometimes, the best surprises come when you least expect them.
“We were excited about drafting him, but he missed all of OTAs and training camp and was significantly behind the eight-ball,” Saleh admitted, a nod to the rookie’s unconventional journey from the sidelines to the spotlight.
