Aaron Glenn’s seat may not be as hot ahead of 2026 as anticipated

To the New York Jets’ credit, they have finally escaped being the consensus answer for the worst AFC East team. 

That’s not to say the Jets are anywhere close to toppling the Bills or catching the rebuilt Patriots.  

But the Jets’ continued gains, along with the Dolphins entering their own transitional period, are rapidly changing the AFC East narratives. 

Take Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton, who projected that the Dolphins will finish in the division cellar. 

On the one hand, you love to see it, especially with how ugly the 2020s have been. 

Can Aaron Glenn handle the Jets’ increased expectations?

Defining what a successful 2026 season looks like for Aaron Glenn and the Jets is a question we still haven’t determined. 

Staying out of last place sounds good on paper, unless the Jets finish 5-12 and the Dolphins go 3-14.  

By that point, you’re forcing yourself to be positive, and that’s never the approach worth taking. 

I’ve admittedly been critical of Glenn, whom I feel looked overwhelmed as a rookie head coach. 

Glenn often appeared combative and defensive, most notably when the relentless New York media pressed him. 

But Jets ownership clearly believes in Glenn, to the point that they don’t make him a one-and-done the way the Patriots did with Jerod Mayo. 

Moton also deserves kudos for not listing the Jets simply because, well, they’re the Jets. 

At least on paper, the Jets have a far superior roster to the Dolphins. 

Outside of De’Von Achane, the Dolphins lack proven playmakers, and there is no indication they intend to re-sign Tyreek Hill. 

Meanwhile, the Jets still have Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson, the latter of whom is arguably a top-10 receiver. 

The Jets also boast a competent offensive line, and their defense is positioned to take a significant step forward. 

I’m personally not sold on the idea of the Jets unexpectedly making a postseason run this year. There are too many playoff-caliber AFC teams who have at least an above-average quarterback. 

But when it comes to third place in the AFC East, I’ll absolutely take the Jets over the Dolphins. 

And, no, that isn’t a massive achievement that will end in Glenn winning Coach of the Year. 

Progress, especially from the developing young core, must be the priority.  

With how harsh the national media has been on the Jets all offseason, it’s always worth pointing out the unintentional compliments.

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