Being concerned about Mekhi Becton‘s ability to stay on the field is completely warranted. Once the 2021 season concludes, he will have played 100% of the New York Jets‘ offensive snaps in just eight out of 33 possible career games.
What isn’t warranted is using those durability woes as a reason to downplay the supreme level of talent he has shown on the field. It seems that many Jets fans have completely forgotten how good Becton looked as a 21-year-old rookie left tackle in 2020.
Becton’s loudest critics couple their complaints about his apparent fragility with criticism of his play.