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Why David Bailey’s slow Jets start isn’t short on optimism

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Cannizzaro, M. (2026, October 8). Why David Bailey’s slow Jets start isn’t short on optimism. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/sports/why-david-baileys-slow-jets-start-isnt-short-on-optimism/

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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn expressed optimism about rookie defensive end David Bailey despite his slow start to the season. Drafted second overall, Bailey hasn’t performed poorly but lacks significant impact plays so far through four games. Glenn emphasized that there is still plenty of time for Bailey to make a substantial contribution to the team.

Written by AI on 2026-10-08, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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David Bailey, a rookie edge rusher for the New York Jets, was selected as the second overall pick in this year's NFL draft but hasn't yet lived up to expectations in his first four games. Despite this, head coach Aaron Glenn maintains optimism, stating that "we have a ton of games left" and predicting that Bailey will make significant impact plays going forward. The Jets remain confident in Bailey’s abilities despite the current lack of standout performance statistics.

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🔮 So, that will be something to keep an eye on as the week progresses.

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“We have a ton of games left,” Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said on Wednesday, “and he will make impact plays. asserted

he → have → plays

Take flight with the Jets Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off. asserted

he → take → field

SIGN UP NOWTo 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. asserted

who → sign → career

Why David Bailey’s slow Jets start isn’t short on optimism

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