FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn passed his first test in his new role.
He got the team through his first offseason workout period. Thursday's minicamp practice marked the final time the Jets will be on the practice field until training camp on July 22nd.
For the last month and a half, the Jets have focused on getting new players up to speed on their new systems and began developing a culture led by Glenn.
Now that the team has over a month of rest ahead of them, their new head coach has given them a message to take with them wherever they end up during this vacation time.
"I can't be more pleased to finish this offseason up with those guys being able to do that," Glenn said on Thursday. "I'm looking forward to training camp. I hate that things are ending now and we got to take this month off, but I understand it, but guns are blazing once we get back here and go to training camp."
Glenn wants his team focused on this new "offseason" period. It appears his players have taken notice as well.
Quarterback Justin Fields confirmed on Wednesday that he will work with his receivers and tight ends for private sessions over the next month. Other players stay close to the facility to work out or rehab from prior injuries.
Whatever the players do can vary. But Glenn has clarified that he wants them mentally focused for the grueling season ahead.
A month off is one thing, but the Jets want to hit the ground running once they get on the practice field.