New York Jets Mark Cannizzaro Why David Bailey’s slow Jets start isn’t short on optimism By Mark Cannizzaro Published Oct. 7, 2026, 9:13 p.m. ET Jets linebacker David Bailey (31) talks with defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) during practice in Florham Park. Bill Kostroun for NY Post The expectations are there, but numbers are not for David Bailey.
“We have a ton of games left,” Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said on Wednesday, “and he will make impact plays.”
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To be clear: Bailey, the Jets rookie edge rusher who was drafted No. 2 overall, has not played poorly in the first four games of his NFL career.
