With the NFL Draft just one day away, the top few picks are already pretty much set in stone around this time. As of now, everyone has the feeling that the Las Vegas Raiders are selecting Fernando Mendoza, and they’ve hinted at it throughout the past few months.
In all honesty, the draft starts at No. 2 with the New York Jets, and there is still some uncertainty surrounding who they’re going to pick. Not even ESPN insiders can get on the same page, as Peter Schrager says that he thinks they’re selecting David Bailey.
“I’ve had Bailey going to the Jets for the past month, and I have no further intel telling me any differently. Ohio State’s Arvell Reese is a great player, but I’m sticking with Bailey. New York needs his instant production (14.5 sacks last season) for its lackluster pass rush,” Schrager wrote.
On the other hand, Dan Graziano believes that Arvell Reese is going with the No. 2 pick.
“Reese versus Bailey has been a topic of debate in the Jets’ building. But ever since Bailey’s planned visit to the Jets got canceled last week, people I trust in the league have told me they think the Jets have settled on Reese. He can help them immediately as an off-ball linebacker even if he needs time to develop into a high-level edge rusher (and he might not even need that time),” Graziano wrote.
At this point, it seems like everyone will find out the truth when the Jets are actually on the clock, instead of a day before. The Jets can’t go wrong with either pick, because both players will improve their defense, which was one of the worst in the league last season. It all depends on what the Jest value from the defender and where they want the most help.
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