Kelvin Beachum and Brandon Shell are now 2-0 on their respective teams. Last year, as members of the Jets, they had an inverse record at this point in the season. They would again in 2020 if still playing for New York.
Beachum and Shell are both starting at right tackle for the Cardinals and Seahawks, respectively. After experiencing some miserable seasons in green and white, the former Jets linemen appear to be relieved that they’re now on winning clubs.
Shell commented on Beachum’s Instagram post on Monday, writing, “2-0 feels good huh.” Beachum responded by saying that he’s trying hard not to petty, but included multiple laughing emojis.
Brandon Shell and Kelvin Beachum, both 2-0 on their new teams since leaving NYJ, cracking jokes about the #Jets on instagram.
See a trend? pic.twitter.com/c4feco61lD
— James Cunningham (@JCunninghamNFL) September 21, 2020
It’s clear that the two’s tongue-in-cheek remarks come at the expense of the Jets. Who can blame them? The offensive line was made to be the scapegoat of New York’s miscues in 2019, but the past two games show that the Jets’ offensive woes go way beyond the play in the trenches.
Neither Beachum nor Shell were sought back by the Jets this past offseason. Shell endured a rocky 2019, so a change of scenery was certainly his best option going forward. As for Beachum, he was a solid presence on the left side of the offensive line and would’ve been a great mentor for Mekhi Becton while serving as a more than capable depth piece. However, he got an opportunity to start in Arizona, something that wouldn’t have been afforded to him in New York.
Beachum and Shell both get a chance to face off against Gang Green later this season. Time will tell, but it’s not looking too promising for the Jets’ chances of getting the last laugh.