Jets star claps back at haters over ridiculous Aaron Glenn criticism

Aaron Glenn has only coached three games as the New York Jets’ head coach, but he’s already had to defend himself against some bizarre criticism.

After the Jets stormed back from 17 points down in Week 3, Glenn’s animated sideline celebration went viral. What should have been a snapshot of a first-year coach showing genuine emotion instead became the target of a wave of nitpicking.

Some critics accused him of “acting like a fan” or not being serious enough for the job. Others insisted he was "faking" the enthusiasm as part of some sort of orchestrated public act.

But Glenn didn’t flinch. He reminded everyone that he’s never going to be fake, that his players need to see his real personality, and that he’s always coached with passion.

But while Glenn himself was quick to shrug it off, others weren’t as willing to let the outside noise go. One of the team’s biggest stars stepped up this week with a pointed message in his coach’s defense.

That player was Garrett Wilson. Here's what he had to say about the situation.

"I thought it was hilarious, man. It was cool to see that. We just want to make sure that when he does do it, we're going to finish the game, so he doesn't have to deal with some of the BS that comes with this. But to see our coach being himself & having fun ... that's stuff you love to play for."

Garrett Wilson

Garrett Wilson defends Aaron Glenn from ridiculous Jets fan criticism

The moment in question came late in the Jets’ Week 3 loss to the Buccaneers. After the Jets mounted a furious comeback to tie the game in the fourth quarter, Glenn was caught on camera celebrating a Will McDonald blocked field goal that was returned for a touchdown on the sideline.

The clip made the rounds online almost immediately. Some questioned his professionalism. Others dissected his body language as if it revealed something deeper about his coaching style.

Inside the locker room, however, the reaction couldn’t have been more different. Wilson made it clear that Glenn's celebration is exactly why he's the type of coach players want to rally around.

Wilson stressed that when Glenn is being himself and enjoying the game, it fuels the roster. The only thing the team wants is to match that energy by finishing the job on the field so their coach doesn’t have to deal with the outside noise.

Social media analysts and armchair owners can slow down clips and pick apart mannerisms all they want, but they’re not the ones in the huddle. The players are, and their perspective carries a lot more weight than a 30-second Twitter clip.

Wilson’s words were a reminder that Glenn's passion on the sideline isn’t a weakness — it’s exactly what makes him the kind of leader his team wants to follow. Enough of the ridiculous, unfounded criticism.

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