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Aaron Glenn has won over the NY Jets locker room before even starting the job

Jets players already love Aaron Glenn.
Justin Fried
Justin Fried

The Jet Press

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Excitement is building at One Jets Drive as the NY Jets are set to usher in a new era with Aaron Glenn as their head coach. Fans are optimistic, analysts are bullish on the hire, and even Jets players are upbeat about the organization's future.

The former Jets Pro Bowl cornerback returns to the organization, this time as head coach, with the same goal he pursued during his successful tenure in Detroit: revitalizing a long-suffering franchise.

Glenn's arrival has already been met with rave reviews. The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt reported Tuesday morning, prior to the hire, that "there are many Jets players who have privately expressed excitement" about the possibility of landing Glenn.

Rosenblatt insisted that a Glenn hire would be "received well in the locker room." This seems to align with public comments from a few notable Jets players.

NY Jets players are excited to have Aaron Glenn as their new head coach

All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams became the first Jets player to publicly endorse Glenn when he replied to an Instagram post about the former Lions DC's official interview earlier this month.

Williams isn't alone. Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson also made it clear that he wanted Glenn to be the Jets head coach on social media last week. Jets players haven't been secretive about their head coach preference.

Glenn is widely regarded as a "players coach" and is held in high regard around the NFL. He's known for his ability to connect with players, inspire confidence, and foster a culture of accountability and growth.

That's exactly what the Jets were looking for in their head coach search this offseason. Jets owner Woody Johnson wanted to hire a CEO-style leader of a coach who could help transform a rotten culture and bring a fresh sense of energy to the organization.

With Aaron Glenn, the Jets believe they’ve found a coach who embodies those qualities and can lay the foundation for a long-awaited turnaround. The players certainly seem to agree.

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Justin Fried

Justin Fried

Justin Fried is an editor for FanSided who has over seven years of experience covering the NFL and various other sports. A diehard Jets fan since birth, Justin has served as the editor for The Jet Press since 2019, interviewing athletes such as Sauce Gardner, Curtis Martin, LaDainian Tomlinson, Joe Klecko, and many others. Justin has also worked closely with brands like Red Bull to help highlight the niche sectors of the sporting world. His four-part series on the sport of breaking remains one of his proudest pieces of work. In his spare time, Justin is an avid pro wrestling fan who is fortunate enough to have traveled to nearly 30 different countries.