"Bailey is extremely hard for linemen to stay in front of. He moves like a slashing two guard, blending explosiveness and fluidity to slip, bend, and flow around blocks from multiple angles. His leverage and lower-body flexion create game-over scenarios once he reaches pocket depth, even with a minor lead. He can be stalled when a blocker latches his hands in deep, but Bailey's elusiveness and suddenness make clean clamps a relative rarity."
"Thursday is about traits. Explosiveness. Length. Bend. Range. And for specialists, leg strength and consistency. For a Bears team looking to take the next defensive step, this group matters."
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on-field events commence Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, representing a significant opportunity for the Chicago Bears to evaluate defensive talent. The Bears prioritize defensive line and linebacker improvements through free agency, trade, or the draft. General Manager Ryan Poles indicates the edge rusher class is deeper than interior defensive line options. The combine showcases key athletic traits including explosiveness, length, bend, range, and for specialists, leg strength and consistency. Position groups rotate through drills featuring 40-yard dashes, position-specific movement exercises, and field work. Prospects like David Bailey from Texas Tech exemplify the elite athleticism scouts evaluate, demonstrating exceptional explosiveness, fluidity, and bend around blocks.
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