A well-recognized face stepped to the rostrum and joked “I wear glasses now”, alluding to the truth that it’s been fairly a while since he had an viewers of Jets beat reporters. New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn had simply been introduced, and it was time for him thank people who bought him to the place he’s right now, and to put out his imaginative and prescient to Jets followers.
He would begin by thanking his God, his spouse of 28 years, his outdated Excessive College soccer coach, Corridor of Fame coach Invoice Parcells, present Broncos coach Sean Payton and Al Groh, one other former Jets coach.
Glenn talked about his spouse telling him to “go coach” after watching her husband scream at a recreation he was watching on tv. It was that recommendation that “lifted a weight” off of his shoulders after spending a few years as a “business man” following his retirement.
The previous professional bowl cornerback’s first name was to Parcells, who informed him to “go be a scout first”. Glenn didn’t like the thought. He didn’t need to be a scout. “The best coaches” are good expertise evaluators mentioned Parcells, and Glenn bought on board. That’s how Glenn’s journey to turning into a head coach began earlier than touchdown at 1 Jets Drive right now.
Glenn introduced again reminiscences of Rex Ryan. Not of Rex’s daring predictions and brash demeanor, however his need to “come home” to teach the Jets. This was the job he wished. There have been different provides. There have been different interviews scheduled. However Glenn wished to return again to the place his NFL journey began. Like Ryan, being a Jet means one thing to Glenn.
The message to his gamers was to “buckle up” and anticipate to be coached exhausting. He talked about ensuring gamers are educated earlier than they are often accountable. Ensure that they know their jobs earlier than it’s a must to right them for doing it fallacious is actually what Glenn was saying. A stark distinction from the laid again Robert Saleh who frightened far an excessive amount of about being mates along with his gamers.
The elephant within the room, Aaron Rodgers, was addressed by Glenn earlier than the Q&A even bought below approach. Glenn mentioned he has been in touch with Rodgers by way of textual content, and that the choice on his future won’t be rushed, and the purpose might be to judge and get it proper.
Mougey spoke first on the podium and talked about his new job is an honor. He talked about the Jets “proud” custom earlier than thanking the Johnson’s and reminding followers that his new bosses care an ideal deal in regards to the crew and the followers.
He then sat quietly as Glenn was peppered with questions earlier than being requested one himself. Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic wished to know what his core tenets are in figuring out gamers as potential draft selections. His reply was that he would converse to his head coach about that within the coming days.
He would later add by way of SNY that he wish to attend the Senior Bowl in Cellular, Alabama this week however was unlikely to take action.
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Glenn was Born within the Bronx, New York and has adopted the Jets religiously regardless of being stationed in a number of completely different international locations and time zones all over the world. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed inexperienced with the remainder of us by means of the highs and lows.
