The New York Jets are hiring former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Arron Glenn to be their head coach. Glenn will be the 21st head coach in franchise history. The Jets fired Robert Saleh midway through this season, which at the time was a surprising move. This was the Jets first full season with Aaron Rodgers. But in classic Jets fashion it ended in disappointment. The Jets even traded for Rodgers’ favourite target in Davante Adams mid season and he couldn’t even help. New York finished the season 5-12 with a ton of question marks around the personnel. It looks like Glenn is the first step to trying to help turn things around.
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OFFICIAL: We’ve agreed to terms with Aaron Glenn to become the Head Coach of the New York Jets.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) January 22, 2025
“This place is special for me,” Glenn said in a statement on Wednesday. “From the time I was drafted and practiced on Long Island, to the time I came back as a scout in New Jersey, this organization has always felt like home. I’m thankful to Mr. [Woody] Johnson for this opportunity. To our players, prepare to be coached with everything we have. That is our responsibility. I ask that we share the same vision and that’s working towards winning a championship. To our fans, simply put, expect a winning team that you will be proud of.”
Glenn was New York’s first interview after the Lions were eliminated in the playoffs. It’s clear that they’ve had their eyes on him for a while. The Jets have a solid defence but the offence remains a question mark. Do Rodgers and Adams come back? Or does Glenn want an overhaul of the roster. A lot of these questions will be answered when the Jets hire a general manager. As for now it’s a step in the right direction, but they are the Jets who knows what happens when the season kicks off.