We’ve reached a crossroads in the Jets’ search for their next head coach and general manager. With the Lions getting unexpectedly bounced from the playoffs on Saturday, two of the top candidates on the market – offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn – are suddenly available to interview starting today.
Boomer Esiason sees the Jets doing the same thing and expecting different results. With Gang Green trending toward hiring the tandem of Aaron Glenn and Lance Newmark for their head coach and general manager openings, respectively, the former Jets quarterback doesn’t like the idea of another first-year head coach getting a shot in the Big Apple.
When Woody Johnson fired general manager Joe Douglas, back on Nov. 17, he said it was in part so the Jets could begin their search for a successor immediately. And when they started interviewing candidates in mid December after hiring a sports media and analytics firm (led by former GM Mike Tannenbaum) to help with the search,
Aaron Glenn was hired to be their 19th full-time head coach on Wednesday. Glenn, who was the Jets’ first-round draft choice in 1994 and played eight seasons for the team, spent the past four years as the Lions defensive coordinator.
ESPN is adding a hint of drama to the Jets dance by writing, "Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Commanders assistant GM Lance Newark, both of whom interviewed in person today with the Jets,
Aaron Rodgers has revealed that he has spoke with the New York Jets, including team owner Woody Johnson, about his future. However, no decision is imminent. Rodgers, 41, had what sounds like an end-of-season interview with ownership but there is still plenty to unfold which will factor into whatever the future holds.
Aaron Rodgers is under contract with the New York Jets for the 2025 season but that's no guarantee he'll return. As Rodgers tells it, the ball seems to be
The New York Jets drafted Aaron Glenn in 1994, in the first round. He spent eight seasons playing in the Big Apple, going toe to toe with some of the best quarterbacks: Joe Montana, Steve Young, Jim Kelly,
1. Familiar position: Saturday marked Woody Johnson's 25th anniversary as the owner of the Jets. On Jan. 11, 2000, he purchased the team from the Leon Hess estate for $635 million, which was a record for an NFL franchise at the time. Forbes recently valued the Jets at $6.9 billion -- roughly 10 times Johnson's original investment.
New York is on Tuesday finalizing the hirings Lance Newmark and Aaron Glenn to their general manager and head coach openings. Newmark comes with over 28 years of front office experience but never in the top GM chair.
After an extensive search, the Jets finally have a new head coach. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is the pick to lead Gang Green, according to sources.
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