The Jets' new head coach Aaron Glenn has a long memory, which was on display early during the introductory new conference at 1 Jets Drive on Monday.
Recently, the New York Jets took the first step toward rebuilding their franchise by hiring Aaron Glenn to be their next head coach. Glenn had previously been the defense coordinator for the Detroit Lions and was one of the most sought after names on the head coaching markets this offseason.
It's with the Lions as the defensive play-caller that Glenn showed his aptitude to become a top coach who can lead a collection of men to greatness. Plenty of sources around the league have commended the Jets for the hire of Glenn, feeling his experience as a player and coach will be well suited for New York.
Aaron Glenn began his NFL career with the New York Jets, and now he's returning home, on Wednesday agreeing to become the team's newest head coach following a four-year run as the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator.
Glenn, 52, returns to New York as he has been hired by the team as their next head coach. His arrival was met with plenty of excitement because of his prior connections with the Jets as a player. Now his first day in New York is in the books with his introductory press conference that went down on Monday. Glenn had plenty to say.
Two Pro Football Hall of Famers who spent time with the New York Jets praised the hiring of Aaron Glenn as the team's new head coach.
If there was anything to take away from Monday’s press conference, it’s this: The Jets are Aaron Glenn’s show. Glenn and Mougey will work together, and the historically over-involved Johnson still lingers, but the Jets will be a team cultivated in Glenn’s vision.
The New York Jets entered the offseason facing serious questions about their future. New York answered one of those questions Wednesday, hiring Aaron Glenn as the team’s new head coach. While the Jets still need a general manager and a long term solution at quarterback,
Aaron Glenn told everyone to put their seatbelts on during his press conference. Now, we are beginning to find out who is driving the Jets bus with him.
“Put your seat belts on and get ready for the ride,” the Jets’ new head coach said Monday afternoon. Glenn and new Jets general manager Darren Mougey were formally introduced at a news conference that was filled with energy and optimism. “This is a very happy day for the New York Jets,” owner Woody Johnson said.
The Jets are hiring Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Wilks will call defensive plays as part of the role. The #Jets have agreed to terms with Steve Wilks as their defensive coordinator, per sources.