Morgan Moses says NY Jets tackle Mekhi Becton blocks out the sun
Mekhi Becton stands tall at 6-foot-7, 363 pounds as the New York Jets’ left tackle of the future. The Jets newest signing, veteran offensive lineman Morgan Moses, is readying for an eclipse playing alongside Becton.
“I thought I was a big dude,” Moses said jokingly, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini. “But I was like, ‘Dang, he’s blocking the sun from me.'”
The 6-foot-6, 330-pound Moses is used to being one of the biggest guy on teams, as he has been for the Washington Football Team since 2014. Evidently, that’s not the case anymore.
The offensive lineman was signed to a one-year deal by the Jets in late June, and he’s been helping Becton evolve as he enters his second season in the NFL. Moses believes in the former Louisville Cardinal, as well as Jets 2021 first round selection, Alijah Vera-Tucker.
“I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get the guys to the next level,” Moses said, according to Jets.com. “I’ve seen some things over my eight years in the NFL and had a great teacher in Trent Williams when I was young and in Washington, so it’s my job to spread that knowledge across the room.”
While Becton may be able to block out the sun, having a teacher like Moses will help him harness his strengths and become the best version of himself.
Becton’s potential in Year 2
With Moses in tow, Becton’s expected to lead a Jets offensive line that should be much better in 2021. The left side of the New York offensive line looks to be set for years to come, highlighted by Becton and Vera-Tucker.
In his final season at Louisville, Becton was named to the first-team All-ACC. Afterwards, the Jets drafted him in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, eleventh overall. Last season, he started 13 games for the franchise.
He dealt with a shoulder injury, but showed great promise in the games he played. Moses also dealt with an injury his rookie season, but didn’t miss a start from his second season to his final game with Washington.
Becton and Moses aren’t unfamiliar with each other, either. The two actually met at a Washington training camp in Richmond, while Becton was visiting a former teammate from Louisville. Since then, Moses has kept an eye on Becton’s development as a player.
“Just being able to see his development pattern over the years, going into his second year, has been great,” Moses said of Becton, via Jets.com. “He’s a young, talented player and the sky’s the limit for him. Anything I can do for him, just from a knowledge standpoint from football, I’m willing to help him.”
Moses sees the limitless potential in Becton, even when Becton blocks out the sun.
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