David Bailey shines, Geno Smith struggles in feisty joint practice between Jets and Buccaneers
Gang Green Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- The Jets began their preseason preparations with joint practices against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of their exhibition opener at MetLife Stadium on Friday night.
- Second overall pick David Bailey returned from a minor ankle injury and showed promising performance, while quarterback Geno Smith struggled during the first joint practice.
- The practice featured intense physicality typical of training camp joint sessions, as players were eager to compete against outside opponents.
- A concerning incident occurred when Qwan’tez Stiggers collapsed during practice and was taken off by ambulance; he was reported conscious and able to communicate.
- The teams will hold a second joint practice before facing each other in the Week 1 preseason game on Friday night.
