New York Jets General Manager Darren Mougey addressed the media on Tuesday, stating that reporters should not read into the team’s decision to cancel a scheduled visit with Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey, according to @RichCimini.
The cancellation of the pre-draft visit had raised questions regarding the team's current evaluation of the prospect. However, Mougey moved to clarify the situation during his briefing, suggesting that the change in the schedule does not necessarily reflect a shift in the organization's interest or draft strategy. No specific reason for the cancellation was provided by the front office at this time.
David Bailey, a prominent edge rusher out of Texas Tech, has been a subject of interest for several NFL teams during the pre-draft process. While these visits are often used for medical checks and formal interviews, Mougey emphasized that the absence of this specific meeting should not lead to outside speculation regarding Bailey's standing on the Jets' board, per reports from Rich Cimini and Adam Schefter.
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