Year In Review: Should the Jets Keep Aaron Glenn?

 

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“Jesus Christ in a Cardigan sweater.”

-Alison Peters, Tales from the Crypt (episode, Seance)

The season is over; well, to me, the season was over since Week 5. As far as I’m concerned, the season couldn’t have ended fast enough. They finished the season 3-14, and after yet another forgettable season, the question has arised from spectators whether or not the New York Jets should keep head coach Aaron Glenn.

Well, I understand the frustrations of fans, especially seeing that the team seemingly gave absolutely no effort towards the end of the season, getting blown out in the last five games, and throughout most of the season. They made NFL history by becoming the first team to go an entire season without intercepting a pass. So yes, I definitely understand why some fans want him out of there. 

What baffles me is why he fired (defensive coordinator) Steve Wilks, but kept (offensive coordinator) Tanner Engstram, when the offense was just as bad as the defense, in some cases, worse. Most of the time, the offense was constantly putting the defense on the field--well, there were times when the offense got going and the defense was slacking, but it was usually the former. The only bright spot was the running game. Breece Hall went over 1,000 yards for the first time in his career.

So far, I don't see what he sees. The only thing I can think of is he (Glenn) brought Engstram with him from the Detroit Lions staff. Perhaps that’s why he seems to be getting a longer leach, so to speak. I’m not the conspiracy theory type, but there are some things that make you go hmmm… 

The Justin Fields experiment was a disaster. I tried to give him a chance; I saw flashes from his previous teams with Chicago and Pittsburgh, but he answered the question I asked before the season started, and the answer was an emphatic hell no! While he wasn't the only one with the abysmal quarterback play, he was designated as the starter heading into the season.

Now, as far as whether or not I think they should keep Aaron Glenn, I gave the other two jokers (Adam Gase and Robert Saleh) a chance, and I think it’s only fair that I give him a chance. Personally, I want to see him succeed. I was fan of his when he was a player, and till this day I think he’s one of the most underrated defensive backs to ever step on the field, but that was as a player. Being a player and a head coach are two totally different things.

You know, I get tired of writing these types of posts. I would love to write something speaking well of the team, speaking of them in the same light as the other (consistent) contenders of the league. In other words, those who are competing in the playoffs, particularly championships, nearly every season. Hopefully, that will start next season.