Throughout the draft process, you often heard that DE David Bailey, one of the Jets’ three 2026 first-round picks, is a very good pass rusher, but needs work against the run.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn doesn’t agree with the criticism of Bailey’s run defense.
“I never had an issue with his run game, you know, coming out of college,” Glenn said during the Jets’ rookie minicamp. “I know that’s the one thing that everyone has a knock on, and I think everyone tries to pick holes in every player that comes out, but I thought he was well-versed when it came to [stopping the run].”
NFL Network analyst Lance Zierlein was one of those who had some concerns with Bailey’s run defense, writing before the draft:
- Finesse approach against the run due to lack of size/power.
- Can be caved in or torqued out by kick-outs.
- Missing escape strength once he’s stuck on contact.
Glenn is not buying it.
“I have no issue with his run defense,” Glenn said.
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