Bailey’s Path to Defensive ROY | New York Jets News

0:00On September 6th, David Bailey, the second overall pick for the New York Jets, is already making waves. This guy was a beast in college, leading the nation in past rushing last season. Now, he's showing out in practice in preseason, sparking talk about him being a lock for defensive rookie of the year. But it's not going to be a walk in the park. He's up against some serious talent like Arville Reese of the Giants and Ruben Bane Jr. from Tampa Bay. To even be in the running for that award, Bailey's going to need to put up numbers, plain and simple. The Jets defense was struggling last year, especially getting to the quarterback. Bailey speed off the edge is exactly what they need to change that. If he can also improve against the run, that's just a bonus for the team. Looking at the odds, Bailey is right there with the other top rookies. Betting sites have him with some of the best chances, but guys like Bane and Reese are also getting a lot of attention. Ultimately, it's all about what he does on the field when the games count. For Bailey to take on that trophy, he'll likely need double digit sacks.

1:02Unlike some other rookies who have pro bowl teammates to help draw attention, Bailey's going to have to do a lot of the heavy lifting himself. That means every sack and every pressure will be noticed. And in today's game, production is king. That's the story for today. New York Jets News Today, driven by AI.