Jets-Bucs joint practice erupts with multiple fights, Bailey dominates
Rookie edge rusher David Bailey leads physical first practice between New York and Tampa Bay, marked by scuffles and youthful exuberance.
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The New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers held their first of two joint practices on August 11, which featured multiple brawls involving younger players, including rookie edge rusher David Bailey, offensive tackle Armand Membou, and defensive tackle Darrell Jackson. Both coaching staffs—Aaron Glenn (Jets) and Todd Bowles (Buccaneers)—characterized the dustups as part of competitive, physical practice rather than a reason to shut down early.
- Multiple brawls broke out during the Jets-Buccaneers first joint practice, involving primarily younger players including rookies David Bailey, Darrell Jackson, and second-year tackle Armand Membou.
- Rookie edge rusher David Bailey dominated the practice on the field while initiating the first fight with Luke Goedeke.
- Both head coaches (Aaron Glenn and Todd Bowles) viewed the scuffles as normal aspects of competitive, physical practice rather than cause for early termination.
- Jets players and staff characterized the physicality as youthful exuberance that could become problematic only if it translates to penalties in regular-season games.
How it unfolded
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Linebacker Demario Davis and defensive tackle Harrison Phillips both framed the fights as typical of intense, physical practices. Both coaches decided not to end practice early despite the scuffles.
“There's going to be some dustups, that happens in every joint practice.”
Aaron Glenn · Mastodon ↗ -
Jets running back Breece Hall defended Membou's intensity as positive character trait, noting he finishes what others start. Hall also joked about his own avoidance of the fights.
“I got a rule, if you're over 240 (pounds) I ain't messing with you.”
Breece Hall · Mastodon ↗ -
Jets coach Aaron Glenn attributed the fights to youthful exuberance from younger players, saying the veterans know better. He noted it becomes a problem only if the energy turns into 15-yard penalties in real games.
“I think that has a lot to do with it. The vets are not going to do that. It's a lot of energy wasted doing that. Those guys have to learn.”
Aaron Glenn · Mastodon ↗ -
Jets rookie defensive tackle Darrell Jackson got into a fight at the end of a red-zone drill rep, taking on multiple Buccaneers offensive players.
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During red-zone drills, as Geno Smith completed an impressive touchdown pass, second-year offensive tackle Armand Membou got into a fight with Buccaneers defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson, drawing crowd attention away from the play. Membou was removed from the rest of practice.
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Rookie edge rusher David Bailey barked at Buccaneers offensive lineman Luke Goedeke and patted him on the helmet during 1-on-1 drills, leading to shoving and punches. According to Goedeke, Bailey had called him out wanting to compete, and 'lost.'
“And lost.”
Luke Goedeke · Press ↗ -
The New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers held their first of two scheduled joint practices. David Bailey's strong play continued, but the session was marked by multiple scuffles between players.
What people are saying verbatim
“I think that has a lot to do with it. The vets are not going to do that. It's a lot of energy wasted doing that. Those guys have to learn.”
Aaron Glenn, Jets head coach · New York Times/The Athletic ↗
“He's definitely a guy that doesn't go for any BS. After the play, if he feels like you're doing too much he's going to let you know about it.”
Breece Hall, Jets running back · New York Times/The Athletic ↗
“I got a rule, if you're over 240 (pounds) I ain't messing with you.”
Breece Hall, Jets running back · New York Times/The Athletic ↗
“There's going to be some dustups, that happens in every joint practice.”
Aaron Glenn, Jets head coach · New York Times/The Athletic ↗
“Any time you have intense practices, guys are going to the ground, trying to stay up, it's just playing a physical brand of football.”
Demario Davis, Jets linebacker · New York Times/The Athletic ↗
“And lost.”
Luke Goedeke, Buccaneers offensive lineman · Yahoo Sports ↗