Aaron Glenn regrets his approach to the media in his first year
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Jets coach Aaron Glenn expressed regret over his adversarial approach toward the media during his first year, acknowledging it was a mistake to take out unrelated frustrations on reporters.
- Glenn admitted to other errors in his initial season, including staff decisions that led to a significant overhaul after Year 1, and emphasized the importance of being willing to pivot to avoid failure.
- A key challenge for Glenn was entrusting the starting quarterback role to Justin Fields, a decision that may have impacted his performance compared to peers with different quarterback situations.
- Despite the struggles, Glenn refrained from making excuses about the quarterback situation, noting the Jets had multiple options and that no evidence suggests he opposed signing Fields.
- With pressure mounting to succeed in his second year, Glenn appears more open to cooperating with the media, recognizing the need for positive support to secure his future as Jets coach.
