When the New York Jets and Joe Douglas were on the clock with pick No. 11 in the 2020 NFL Draft, there was one goal in mind: Protect Sam Darnold. The selection of Mekhi Becton proved that the team’s mission was to build a competent offensive line for the third-year quarterback.
“If we ever want to see Sam [Darnold]’s full potential we have to protect him,” Douglas said on WFAN on Monday. “He can’t be taking shots from every angle, he’s got to be up on his feet.