The Jets Setter

Aaron Glenn walked into this week’s press conference looking like a coach who’s fully locked in — not rattled, not defensive, just steady. And honestly, that might be exactly what the Jets need right now. Instead of dodging the tough questions, Glenn leaned into them, making it clear this team is still building something real, even if the results aren’t always showing it on Sundays.

What stood out most was how direct he was about identity. Glenn isn’t interested in quick fixes or panic moves. He wants structure. He wants consistency. And he wants players who buy into that every single day. You could hear it in his voice — this isn’t just coach-speak. He believes the group is closer than people think.

He also pointed to small but meaningful progress. The communication is cleaner. The effort is steadier. The wins may not be stacking up the way fans hoped, but he sees signs that the foundation is finally settling. And coming from a coach who’s never been shy about holding players accountable, that says something.

When roster questions came up, Glenn shut down any idea of rash decisions. Moves will happen only if they push the team forward. Period. He wants growth, not noise.

By the end, Glenn’s message landed: the Jets aren’t chasing shortcuts. They’re chasing a standard. And while the process can feel slow from the outside, Glenn sure sounds like a coach who knows exactly where he wants this team to go — and isn’t budging from that path.