Aaron Glenn offers perfect response when asked about Jets’ 2025 goals

Change is in the air. In the New York area, summer will soon give way to autumn as the warm sun dissipates, and a crisp fall breeze will soon arrive to take its place.

While it hasn't always been the case, this September marks a time of change in New York Jets land now, as rookie head coach Aaron Glenn takes the reins, looking to drive the often-dysfunctional franchise forward from the ashes of the former regime.

Glenn, of course, isn't alone. Joining him in this quest is a new general manager, Darren Mougey, a new quarterback in Justin Fields, and a host of new faces up and down the roster. With that comes an important question: What are the realistic expectations and goals for Gang Green in the first year under this new leadership?

For Mougey's part, his job is mostly done. The executive has put the finishing touches on the roster, giving Glenn a clear picture of what he has to work with. Now it's up to the former Jets corner-turned-head-coach to forge a path and define what success looks like with this young roster.

Aaron Glenn gives the perfect response to what the Jets are looking to accomplish in 2025

When asked specifically what would define a successful season, Glenn didn't mince words and said what every Jets fan wants to hear.

"I want to be a team where the fans will look up and say, 'we're proud of that team,'" Glenn said. "If they say that, I'll be happy because within that, I know wins will come."

It’s been a long time since Jets fans could truly say they were proud of their team. From the moment Rex Ryan’s antics wore thin to the blankness of the Todd Bowles era to Adam Gase’s crazy-eyed introductory press conference and the steady diet of Frank Gore halfback dives that defined his offense, the lows felt endless.

That stretch culminated when Robert Saleh ceded control of the franchise to Aaron Rodgers, leaving fans little to take pride in on the field.

Through the various head coaches that have led the way throughout the last decade and a half, a consistent issue has plagued Gang Green — a lack of accountability and an inordinate amount of undisciplined football.

There have been other issues, too. Ineptitude at the quarterback position, lack of offensive creativity, and an incredible amount of unnecessary distractions are just a few examples of far too many to name.

Reading between the lines, what Glenn is saying is these maladies that have continuously plagued the franchise will finally be put to bed. The rookie head coach is focused on building a culture and allowing success to spring forth from an established way of doing things, as well as high standards and accountability.

Whether or not he's able to follow through and get the buy-in of this young roster remains to be seen, but in comparison to the zany, the milquetoast, the stubborn, and the complete abdication of accountability we've seen over the years, it sounds like a great plan, and the perfect way to usher in this new era of New York Jets football.

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