As confirmed by head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday afternoon, Mekhi Becton will start for the New York Jets at right tackle in the team’s preseason finale against the New York Giants. While Becton has not yet been confirmed as the Jets’ starting right tackle for the season opener against Buffalo, he is on the verge of sealing the deal.
That doesn’t mean Becton is satisfied.
Speaking to the media about earning the starting right tackle position for Saturday’s game, Becton channeled one of Kobe Bryant’s most famous quotes.
"The job's not finished yet.