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Aaron Glenn rethinks media stance after Jets' tough first season
sports6 days ago

Aaron Glenn rethinks media stance after Jets' tough first season

Jets coach Aaron Glenn says his initial hostile stance toward the media in his first year was a mistake and he plans to pivot in Year 2. He cites a staff overhaul and the decision to start Justin Fields (with $30 million guaranteed over two years) as factors that limited success, and acknowledges the Jets could have pursued other quarterbacks. Glenn says there are no excuses and that his job security now depends on improvement and engaging fans and media rather than inviting calls for another coach.

Jets GM Mougey: Year 2 Brings Closer Alignment With Aaron Glenn
sports26 days ago

Jets GM Mougey: Year 2 Brings Closer Alignment With Aaron Glenn

Jets general manager Darren Mougey says his second year in the building has him and coach Aaron Glenn “much more in sync,” with a stronger comfort level and daily dialogue. He stressed high expectations and a focus on winning, noted contract extensions for Breece Hall and Joe Tippmann, and indicated the team could add a veteran backup QB, with Cade Klubnik, Bailey Zappe and Brady Cook competing to back up Geno Smith. Mougey also downplayed recent off-field issues involving Smith, calling them behind the team as they move forward.

Jets lock Geno Smith in as QB for 2026
sports4 months ago

Jets lock Geno Smith in as QB for 2026

Jets coach Aaron Glenn named Geno Smith the starting quarterback for the 2026 season, confirming the veteran’s return to lead New York after earlier stints in Seattle and with the Raiders. Smith, 35, beat out Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe in a roster that includes those two QBs, and the move follows a Raiders trade that brought him back to the Jets. He previously made the Pro Bowl in Seattle (2022-23) but had a league-high 17 interceptions in 2025 with Las Vegas.

Aaron Glenn Elevates Jets by Making Play-Calling His Superpower
sports6 months ago

Aaron Glenn Elevates Jets by Making Play-Calling His Superpower

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn will personally call the defense this season, saying play-calling is his superpower. The move comes as the team overhauls its staff after finishing last in points allowed and going a season without an interception; with Frank Reich as offensive coordinator and Brian Duker as defensive coordinator, Glenn aims to lift the defense and change the Jets’ fortunes in 2026.

Jets Tap Brian Duker as Defensive Coordinator, Reuniting With Aaron Glenn and Emphasizing Pass Defense
sports6 months ago

Jets Tap Brian Duker as Defensive Coordinator, Reuniting With Aaron Glenn and Emphasizing Pass Defense

Jets name Brian Duker their new defensive coordinator, reuniting him with Aaron Glenn and leveraging his Lions and Dolphins background to boost the unit’s pass defense; his 2023 Lions defense helped multiple players reach 3+ interceptions, and Miami’s defense finished top-10 in pass defense, yards allowed and scoring. He emphasizes education, earning a Towson bachelor's and Bryant MBA, and says he’s excited to coach under Glenn.

Jets tap Brian Duker to revitalize defense
sports6 months ago

Jets tap Brian Duker to revitalize defense

One day after interviewing Brian Duker, the New York Jets hired the 36-year-old as their defensive coordinator. Duker, most recently the Dolphins’ passing game coordinator/secondary coach, previously worked with Jets coach Aaron Glenn on the Lions’ staff. He won’t call plays, as Glenn plans to handle defensive play-calling, and he replaces Steve Wilks, who was fired after a 3-11 season. The move comes amid a broader coaching-staff shake-up that also saw offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand let go, as New York seeks to turn around a leaky defense.

Fresh Start on the Sidelines: Jets Face Coaching-Staff Shakeup Under Glenn
sports6 months ago

Fresh Start on the Sidelines: Jets Face Coaching-Staff Shakeup Under Glenn

A year into Aaron Glenn’s tenure, the Jets are amid a coaching-staff upheaval: after firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks late last season, Glenn is weighing whether to call defensive plays himself, Engstrand has departed, a new DC is being sought (with candidates like Wink Martindale and Chris Harris discussed), and Rooney Rule interviews for minority candidates are forcing a broader restart—a stark contrast to the earlier plan as the team tries to recover from a brutal 0-7 start and 0-5 finish.