The New York Jets might be on the cusp of hiring Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to be the franchise’s subsequent head coach.
Glenn has had a number of interviews with the group.
Former New York Jets quarterback Boomer Esiason, who was teammates with Glenn on the Jets, not too long ago warned the Jets and their followers about hiring Glenn.
“We’re taking place the identical highway as soon as once more…We’re not advocates for a beginner to come back in right here and take this factor over,” Esiason stated through WFAN Sports activities Radio.
Boomer says the Jets hiring Aaron Glenn could be repeating a sample that they’ve had no success with:@WFANmornings pic.twitter.com/x3zFjNzUlq
— WFAN Sports activities Radio (@WFAN660) January 22, 2025
Esiason additionally talked about that he needs Glenn would go to a spot like Jacksonville as a result of the Jaguars have a a lot youthful, extra proficient quarterback in Trevor Lawrence.
This may be the Jets’ third consecutive rent of a outstanding defensive coordinator as a first-time head coach.
They did it with Todd Bowles and Robert Saleh and may do it once more with Glenn.
Bowles virtually led the group to the playoffs at one level, and Saleh’s groups confirmed promise, however he by no means totally received the prospect to teach with quarterback Aaron Rodgers underneath middle.
Relying on what he and administration determine, Glenn may maintain Rodgers.
At 41, he’s nonetheless in a position to play, judging by what followers noticed from him final season.
That’s, if the Jets transfer ahead with hiring Glenn in any respect.
Glenn was initially drafted by the Jets in 1994 within the first spherical and made a number of Professional Bowls in eight seasons with the group.
