The New York Jets are starting their story over with Aaron Glenn, the first-year HC of the Jets. Glenn is very serious-minded, with a focus and obsession on making the team the best it can be. He stresses both leadership and accountability from the top, often without fanfare or notice. His coaching philosophy is straightforward: do what is in the best interest of the team to ensure they can turn their season around.
Glenn’s method stands in stark contrast to the all-too-frequent song-and-dance show that has become the modern sports coach. For one, he would much rather “move in silence” — letting the results and tactics speak for themselves. This throwback mentality is meant to create a work-dog culture of focus and short-term goals in the Jets’ locker room. Glenn is clear that having the most talent doesn’t ensure victory. Robust leadership is needed to bring all key players together, and to hold them accountable for results.
“I think, mentally, [Hall] is in a good place, but I would say that we have three running backs on this team that we’re going to utilize as much as possible,” Glenn stated, hinting at a strategic rotation he plans to implement. This three-RB philosophy mirrors his time spent with the Detroit Lions. There, he learned firsthand the benefits of a well-managed player rotation.
Glenn has shown quite a bit of confidence in some of his players on the roster, especially rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner. He is convinced Gardner can grow into the NFL’s best cover corner. That reality doesn’t seem to have had the same impact on Garoppolo’s former coach, Dan Campbell.
This guy can be the best in the league,” Glenn said, emphasizing his confidence in Gardner’s talent. Fangio raised red flags over Gardner’s lack of missed tackle percentage. In order for the team to be at its best, he made it clear that there needs to be improvements.
Glenn leaves no stone unturned when it comes to studying everything about player performance. He’s even happier with Josh Myers, the center the Jets picked up in the offseason. Edwards views Myers as the biggest addition, indicating that despite missing out on other top free agents, the Jets got an unbelievable deal by signing Myers.
Especially noteworthy, Glenn’s coaching style focuses heavily on the drilling of tackling – an essential skill he feels can be better honed within the team. As players’ attention has become focused away from the most important aspect of their game – protecting their head – he wants to bring it back.
That’s the only thing I want the players worrying about. We have a lot of time for scheming,” Glenn emphasized, illustrating his commitment to instilling discipline and focus among his athletes.
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