'Difference Vibe' At Jets Rookie Camp With New Star
- This weekend, the Jets conducted their initial rookie minicamp sessions at their facilities, led by first-year head coach Aaron Glenn.
- Glenn became Jets head coach after serving as defensive coordinator in Detroit, where his leadership was shaped by Dan Campbell’s mentorship.
- The camp assembled draft picks, free agents, and veterans, with rookies like Mason Taylor and Arian Smith showing notable promise in drills.
- Glenn praised the players’ coachability and emphasized that “Once you get in the building, you have a shot,” highlighting culture-building goals.
- Though the Jets face a long playoff drought, Glenn’s past success with the Lions suggests his tenure could guide the team toward improvement.
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Jets’ Aaron Glenn credits Lions’ Dan Campbell in preparing him to be a head coach
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The Jets had their first two rookie minicamp practices this weekend under first-year coach Aaron Glenn. The sessions looked a lot different than those in previous years. Unlike former coach Robert Saleh, Glenn actively coached and interacted during 11-on-11 drills. Glenn also observed and spoke with rookies during positional drills. “For me to get a chance to go to every position and be able to give my opinions on how they s…
Jets’ Aaron Glenn has one very good reason to believe his new team is buying in
Jets coach Aaron Glenn roamed the field Saturday during his team’s second and final rookie minicamp practice, spending a few minutes observing each position group, sometimes pulling a player or position coach aside for a brief conversation, before quickly moving onto the next station.
Aaron Glenn talks Dan Campbell, daily Jameson Williams visits
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Aaron Glenn talked about how Dan Campbell and daily visits with Jameson Williams helped prepare him for being a head coach. This past weekend, Aaron Glenn ran his first-ever rookie minicamp. The former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator turned New York Jets coach is just beginning to lay the foundation for what he hopes will be a new era of successful Jets football. On Saturday, Glenn met with the New York media, and imme…
Aaron Glenn Reflects on Lions Role, Credits Dan Campbell’s Mentorship
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn isn’t shy about who helped prepare him for the opportunity of a lifetime — he gives Dan Campbell a massive share of the credit. During a recent interview reflecting on his early days in his new role, Glenn opened up about just how much influence his time with the Detroit Lions had on his coaching readiness. And according to Glenn, Campbell did far more than just let him run the defense — he gave him the tools…
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