The Jets chose Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the second pick of the draft. He is coming off a big season and was viewed as more ready to contribute right away than Ohio State edge defender/linebacker Arvell Reese, who was considered to be the other top option for that pick.

The Jets ended up making three selections in the first round after trading up late Thursday with the San Francisco 49ers for the No. 30 pick. They selected Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., who was the top target for No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza as the Hoosiers won the national championship.

Following days of speculation, it is now obvious that the New York Jets have been in love with David Bailey for quite a while. When the organization cancelled its visit with the former Texas Tech and Stanford edge rusher,

Kansas City Chiefs coach Dave Merritt, who also coached the New York Jets and Giants, has been arrested for domestic battery of “a daughter.”

Jets coach Scott Arniel takes ownership of a disappointing season, vowing to dig deep and find answers during a critical offseason.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero revealed that one NFL coach thinks the Jets could take Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the second overall pick.

Every year, it seems like the NFL draft is the most anticipated and exciting time for Jets fans. The shame is that anticipation is not the same in September, October, November and December as it slowly and painfully wanes with the losses pushing the Jets from contention every year.

Hall of Fame head coach Jimmy Johnson cautioned the New York Jets against taking too many risks with their bounty of draft capital over the next few seasons.