Stop the presses: the New York Jets lost again. The Jets flirted with a potential upset in the first half, but familiar problems plagued them: penalties, settling for field goals, and dumb mistakes.
Instead of talking about the fourth straight loss in what looks like another dumpster-fire season, let’s highlight a positive, shall we?
David Bailey is a freaking superstar. He finished the game with two sacks, three tackles for loss, three quarterback hits, and nine total tackles.
Bailey has the third
most sacks in the league (7.5), the second most tackles for loss (11), and he is first in the league in forced fumbles (five).
This is a foundational building block for the next decade plus. Sure, that Arvell Reese guy is having a hell of a season with the New York Giants, but why can’t both guys be good? Why do we have to constantly compare and contrast? Oh, this guy is great, and oh, this guy stinks. I saw all that noise on social media during and after the game.
Just imagine how much better Bailey will be when he has a secondary that can intercept passes, and he has a better running mate on the other side of him. This talented player is only scratching the surface of his true potential at the NFL level.
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Here are your links to the New York Jets.
David Bailey Makes NFL History Amid Jets Loss to Chiefs – Paul A. Esden Jr/Heavy
Geno Smith Explains Sideline Outburst During Jets Loss to Chiefs – Paul A. Esden Jr/Heavy
Same old Jets problems evident in blowout loss. Is the end near for Aaron Glenn? – Zack Rosenblatt/The Athletic
Jets begin to unravel on and off field as losing streak hits 4 games – Rich Cimini/ESPN
2027 NFL draft order projections for Round 1, chances for top pick, more – ESPN
Jets-Chiefs Game Recap | Green & White Fall, 35-12, on the Road at Kansas City – Amanda Vogt/New York Jets
Jets RB Breece Hall: ‘Happy to Be Back on the Field’ – Jack Bell/New York Jets
NY Jets tease an upset before ugly second-half in brutal loss to Chiefs – Connor Long/Jets X-Factor
Biggest Jets Studs & Duds in Week 9 Loss to Chiefs: David Bailey Shines, Coaching Struggles Again – Nick Faria/Jets on SI
Jets ignore run game after Chiefs ‘sped us up’ in second half of loss – Brian Costello/New York Post
The Jets have an identity crisis — and Aaron Glenn’s bedrock finally looks shaken – Brian Costello/New York Post
Here are your missed connections from yesterday.
