This was the pre-draft report on Bailey. Big shock that he sucks at rushing the passer.
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Very slow reaction on the snap – Should diversify away from the bull rush at times
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Weaknesses:
Trouble getting off blockers
Limited pass-rushing moves
Average snap reaction
Needs to improve technique
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Pass Rushing
Though he lined up primarily at defensive end last season, Bailey lacks the getup off the snap and flexibility to threaten the edge as a pass rusher. He’s more effective using his bullrush, with which he generates a strong initial jolt and manages to walk back offensive linemen to the quarterback
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He's just another example of the "physical specimen" type that the Patriot Way overdrafts. He got picked for the same reason we took slapdicks like Baldwin and Jackson. Pioli falls in love with big beasts who suck at playing.