Jets news: Why Field Yates believes David Bailey will make instant impact

Field Yates says New York Jets defensive end David Bailey has a clear path to immediate NFL impact, after the team selected him with the No. 2 overall pick. Yates points to Bailey’s production and traits from college—he led the FBS with sacks last year—and expects his first-step quickness, physical style, and “heavy hands” to strengthen the Jets’ pass rush and improve a front seven that needs a boost. Bailey, 23, is being watched alongside recent Jets Defensive Rookie of the Year winners. Yates also names other rookies he expects to contribute right away: Jeremiyah Love, Francis Mauigoa, Spencer Fano and Caleb Downs.