Monday, June 30, 2008

Rodney Bailey


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Rodney Bailey

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2001-2007
Pittsburgh Steelers / 6th / 181st pick / 2001

Rodney Dwayne Bailey (born October 7, 1979) is an American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. He is a graduate of Ohio State University and completed his degree in only 3.5 years.
Contents[hide]
1 High School Years
2 College career
3 Pro career
3.1 2001
3.2 2002
3.3 2003
3.4 2004
3.5 2005
3.6 2006
3.7 2007
4 References


High School Years
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Bailey attended St. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio) in nearby Lakewood, Ohio and was a letterman in football. In football, he was named the Cleveland Division I Player of the Year by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and was a first team Division I Associated All-State pick. In addition, he was named the Cleveland Touchdown Club player of the year and was named to numerous high school All-American teams.

College career
Entering Ohio State, Bailey was listed as one of the top 40 high school recruits in United States.[1] Bailey started as a true freshman and started 34 games in total. His senior year, Bailey was named a co-captain, named an all-Big Ten selection[2] and was honored as team defensive player of the year.

Pro career

2001
• Drafted in the 6th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers.• Played all 16 games with one start.• Recorded 12 tackles (11 solo) and 2 sacks.

2002
• Played all 16 games and 2 postseason games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.• Recorded 18 tackles (15 solo), 5.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery.

2003
• Played all 16 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.• Recorded 9 tackles (6 solo) and 2 sacks.

2004
• Signed to the New England Patriots.• Spent season on injured reserve.• Earned a championship ring as a member of the winning team for Super Bowl XXXVIII.

2005
• Signed September 14 to the Seattle Seahawks and played 8 games.• Recorded 13 tackles (8 solos) and 2 forced fumbles.

2006
• Played in 12 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.• Played in 50th game as a member of the Steelers.

2007
• Signed with the Arizona Cardinals.• Listed on depth chart as defensive tackle, a change from his usual position of defensive end.


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