Aaron Glenn on Jets taking the ball in OT: I wanted to control the clock
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Key Points:
- Jets head coach Aaron Glenn faced criticism for not using his final timeouts late in regulation, which could have allowed the Jets to regain possession and potentially win without overtime.
- In overtime, Glenn chose for the Jets to receive the kickoff, aiming to control the clock by running down the time, but the plan faltered as quarterback Geno Smith was sacked twice and the Jets punted.
- Glenn explained his strategy was to limit the Packers' offensive time by maintaining possession and scoring, but acknowledged the execution did not go as planned.
- Despite holding the Packers to 199 total yards, the Jets' offensive struggles, particularly in the running game, led to a failed clock-control strategy and ultimately a 20-17 overtime loss.
