The Aaron Glenn era for the New York Jets has gotten off to a solid start, with the franchise adding some nice pieces on both sides of the ball to get things rolling.
But more so than player acquisition, it has been the standard and culture that Glenn has put in place that will serve the franchise well.
Granted, not many are expecting big things from Justin Fields and the offense, while the defense has something to prove after a poor 2024 season.
Still, things might not be pretty viewing.
USA Today's Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz ranked all 32 teams based on how entertaining they'll be in 2025, and to no one's surprise, New York comes in at No. 29.
"Owner Woody Johnson attempted to microwave a contender by adding Aaron Rodgers and instead set his franchise on fire," Middlehurst-Schwartz writes. "Now Aaron Glenn has been tasked with cleaning up the mess. But even with a more viable blueprint, this year's iteration of Gang Green will likely serve a reminder that the right way of building isn't always the fun way – at least at first."
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn.
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn.
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The offense is expected to lean on the run game under Tanner Engstrand, thanks to a trio of good backs in Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, and Isaiah Davis, and a solid offensive line.
Plus, Fields only has one key weapon in the passing game in Garrett Wilson, who, while capable of highlight plays, won't have anyone to follow him.
We saw last season how dire the situation can get, and yes, there have been positive changes both on and off the field, but can we expect to see substantial improvement so soon?
Possibly as the Washington Commanders are evidence of that, but for most, the Jets are going to be a tough watch in Glenn's first year in charge.