Jets given horrible grade for David Bailey decision that many have questioned
· Yahoo Sports
Jets given horrible grade for David Bailey decision that many have questioned originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's interesting to hear people have different opinions on what the New York Jets did during the 2026 NFL Draft. With the No. 2 pick, the most criticized of the bunch, the Jets went with David Bailey over Arvell Reese.
Visit freshyourfeel.org for more information.
It's tough to say that it was the right or wrong decision just yet, but one analyst doesn't believe it was the right one, giving the Jets a C- grade for their decision with the second pick.
“2. Jets: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech Grade: C-
“Bailey is a solid pass-rusher who will give less athletic offensive tackles fits at the next level. He's a hot-and-cold run defender, though, who struggles to set the edge. The Jets, unfortunately, already have one of those in Will McDonald,” Mike Renner of CBS wrote.
This was more about Bailey not being able to do what the Jets needed rather than taking him over Reese. I think, no matter what, the Jets had to go with an edge rusher here, and were able to do just that. I don't see the problem with the pick, outside of the fact that I would have taken Reese.
More NFL news:
- Rams’ Puka Nacua gets $175 million contract prediction amid hectic offseason
- Saints predicted to gift Chris Olave $132 million deal after making Jordyn Tyson decision
- How much will Seahawks No. 32 pick make in the NFL? Breaking down rookie contract for Jadarian Price
- How much will Rams No. 13 pick make in the NFL? Breaking down rookie contract for Ty Simpson
- How much will Dolphins No. 12 pick make in the NFL? Breaking down rookie contract for Kadyn Proctor
- Browns new quarterback sends message to Shedeur Sanders after NFL Draft